Oberoi
| Regions with significant populations | |
|---|---|
| India | |
| Languages | |
| Punjabi, Hindi, and Telugu | |
| Religion | |
| Hinduism, Islam and Sikhism | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Khatri |
Oberoi (also spelled as Uberoi, Oberai and Obhrai) is a Khatri[1][2] clan.
History
Oberoi is a Khatri surname found in India's Punjab and Haryana state. They are an Indian community that originated in the Pothohar Plateau of Punjab. Most Oberois live in Jalandhar and Hoshiarpur districts of Punjab. This region is known as the Doaba. A handful of Oberois live in Chandigarh.
When Pakistan and India gained independence, most of the Oberois migrated to India from what became Pakistan. Today Oberois live in all regions of India, but are concentrated in Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh.
Etymology
"Oberoi" belongs to Khatri caste.
Religion
The Oberois are either Punjabi Hindus or Sikhs and few are Punjabi Muslims in Pakistan.
Notable Oberois
- Harjot Oberoi, Sikh Scholar
- Mohan Singh Oberoi, Founder of Oberoi Hotel Chain
- The actors Suresh Oberoi, his son Vivek Oberoi and nephew Akshay Oberoi
- The TV actor Karan Oberoi, no relation to the above
See also
References
- ↑ Glossary of the Tribes and Castes of the Punjab and North West Frontier Province, by H. A. Rose, IBBETSON, Maclagan. Published by Asian Educational Services, 1990. ISBN 81-206-0505-5.
- ↑ The Amazing Khatris of Punjab by Dost Mittar, Chowk, December 11, 2005.
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