Bio/Wiki
| Full name | Kushal Pal Singh Tewatia |
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Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Grey (semi-bald) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | He attended a school in Bulandshahr. |
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| College/University | Meerut College, Uttar Pradesh. Studied at a university in the United Kingdom |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor of Science from Meerut College. Pursued aeronautical engineering at a university in the United Kingdom |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign | Scorpio |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Widower |
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Family
| Wife | Indira Singh (deceased) | ||||
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Career
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Awards & Honours
| Received the Samman Patra Award for being one of the top taxpayers of Delhi by the Government of India in 2000 | |
| Presented with a Special Award at the Indian of the Year function on 17 January 2008 in New Delhi by NDTV in recognition of his contribution towards the growth of the Indian economy | |
| Ranked as the richest real estate baron and the eighth richest person in the world with a net worth of USD 30 billion by Forbes in its March 2008 edition | |
| Conferred by the Government of India with the Padma Bhushan, the third-highest civilian award in India, on 26 January 2010 | |
| Honoured with the decoration of Officer of the Order of St. Charles, conferred by HSH Prince Albert II, in recognition of his valuable contribution as an Honorary Consul General of Monaco in Delhi for 20 years on 4 October 2010 | |
| Received the 'Entrepreneur of the Year' award at The Asian Awards event in 2011 | |
| Recipient of the Delhi Ratna Award, conferred by the Government of India for his valuable contribution towards the city's development | |
| Awarded an honorary doctorate by the G. B. Plant University of Agriculture (GBPUAT), Uttrakhand | |
| Honoured by various institutions including the Indian Business School, the Indian Institute of Management, and the Indian Institute of Technology for his achievements |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| K. P. Singh is an Indian businessman and real estate tycoon famous as the chairman emeritus of DLF. | |
| He is a former Indian Army officer. | |
| During his youth, Singh developed an interest in horseriding while spending time at the Viceregal Lodge in the company of his uncle and the viceroy Lord Wavell. | |
| After obtaining his degree from Meerut College, Singh went to England to study aeronautical engineering. | |
| In England, Singh met and fell in love with Julie, a girl from an aristocratic family. | |
| He later served as Captain in The Deccan Horse regiment of the Indian Army. | |
| Singh then became the Managing Director and eventually the Chairman of DLF after joining the American Universal Electrical Company. | |
| His hobbies include playing golf, tennis, and collecting art. | |
| In 2018, Singh's wife, Indira, passed away from cancer. | |
| In 2023, Singh introduced his new partner, a friend named Sheena. | |
| In 2011, Singh published his autobiography titled 'Whatever the Odds: The Incredible Story Behind DLF'. |
