Quick Info
| Profession | Architect |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 16/06/1928 |
| Age | 94 years (died on 01, Jun, 2023) |
| Birthplace | India |
| Date of Death | 01/06/2023 |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full name | Narendra Nath Razdan |
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| Nickname | Nindi |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 175 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Gray (semi-bald) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Educational Qualification | Studied architecture in London, England |
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Personal Life
| Place of Death | Breach Candy Hospital, Mumbai |
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| Death Cause | Lung Infection |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste | Kashmiri Pandit |
| Hobbies | Sketching, Playing Violin, Billiards, and Cricket |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Wife | Gertrude Hoelzer | ||||||
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Career
| Architect who contributed to the construction of numerous buildings in Mumbai over a 10-year period of dedicated skill honing | |
| Skilled violinist who toured with renowned dancer Ram Gopal's troupe across Europe | |
| Received praise for violin talent from British violinist Yehudi Menuhin |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Narendra Razdan, an Indian architect, was the father of Soni Razdan and the maternal grandfather of Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt. | |
| 2. He dedicated 10 years to honing his architecture skills and contributed to the construction of numerous buildings in Mumbai. | |
| 3. Besides architecture, he was a skilled violinist and toured with renowned dancer Ram Gopal's troupe across Europe, receiving praise for his talent from British violinist Yehudi Menuhin. | |
| 4. In an interview, Soni Razdan recounted how her parents met when her mother attended one of her father's concerts in London and was later invited for coffee. | |
| 5. After moving to India, Narendra Razdan and his wife Gertrude Hoelzer settled in Mumbai, where Gertrude taught nursery classes at a school. | |
| 6. Alia Bhatt shared that Narendra Razdan had a passion for cooking omelettes. | |
| 7. Unfortunately, he struggled with insomnia. |