| 1. Satya Paul was a renowned Indian entrepreneur and fashion designer famous for his digital print saris in the 90s. |
| 2. His family moved from Layyah, Pakistan to New Delhi after India's partition in 1947. |
| 3. Satya Paul followed Jiddu Krishnamurti and later became a devotee of Osho, taking Sannyasa and joining Rajneeshpuram commune. |
| 4. After Osho's passing, he followed Sadhguru, relocating to the Isha Yoga Center near Coimbatore in 2007. |
| 5. Satya Paul passed away on January 6, 2021, at 78 years old due to a stroke. |
| 6. He co-founded the designer label Satya Paul on April 1, 1985, with his son, Puneet Nanda, gaining fame for digital print saris. |
| 7. Satya Paul blended Indian weaving techniques with modern palettes, transforming the perception of saris. |
| 8. He introduced concept saris and choreographed collections in India, and Genesis Colors Private Limited acquired the label in 2001. |
| 9. Satya Paul entrusted the label to his son Puneet Nanda and incorporated Osho's signatures in his sarees. |
| 10. Beyond his Indian roots, he had a strong interest in poetry, music, and the arts. |
| 11. He began his career in 1965 with a textile retail franchise store in Delhi, launched the first handloom emporium store in 1967, started exporting handwoven textiles in 1975, and opened the first Indian sari boutique L’affaire Delhi in 1980. |
| 12. In 1986, he launched the first designer label in India with four lines per season, started annual solo designer shows across five cities in 1987, opened the first Satya Paul store in Bangalore in 1990, and launched Satya Paul ties in 1993. |
| 13. Puneet Nanda served as creative director of Satya Paul until 2010. |
| 14. His collections were inspired by stories, lyrical art, and rich artistic history, including themes from the Ramayana, Bohemian Rhapsody, and Tarot cards. |
| 15. In 2003, he designed a limited edition of silk scarves featuring painter Sayed Haider Raza's paintings. |
