Doyen Of Indian Hospitality, PRS Oberoi Passes Away
Prithvi Raj Singh Oberoi, aka 'Biki,' the doyen of Indian hospitality and Chairman Emeritus of the Oberoi Group, died this morning, 14 November, Tuesday, according to an Oberoi Group spokeswoman. He was 94 years old.
The company announced that PRS Oberoi's cremation will take place at 4 p.m. today at the Bhagwanti Oberoi Charitable Trust, Oberoi Farm, Kapashera.
In an official statement, the company said, “It is with profound grief and sorrow that we wish to inform you of the peaceful passing of our beloved leader, Mr. P.R.S. Oberoi, Chairman Emeritus earlier today. His passing is a significant loss for The Oberoi Group and the hospitality industry in India and overseas."
PRS Oberoi was the Executive Chairman of EIH Limited, The Oberoi Group's Flagship Company, and the Chairman of Oberoi Hotels Private Limited, EIH Limited's major shareholder.
PRS Oberoi, popularly known as the man who changed the outlook of the hotel business in India, is credited with putting Oberoi hotels on the map of international luxury travelers by opening several luxury hotels in important cities.
PRS Oberoi was born on 3 February 1929, as the son of the late Rai Bahadur MS Oberoi, the founder of The Oberoi Group.
