- Handas
Handa is a prominent
Khatri clan from thePunjab region of Northern India andPakistan . Handa is also a prominentKamboj clan name from the 52 clan category of the Kamboj, found both in India as well as in Pakistan. Most Handas are Hindus, with a significant number being Sikhs as well.The origin of Handa is from Malpur which is situated in the Doaba region of East Punjab.
All Handa's do not come under the category of Kamboj. Some of the Handa's come from Gujrawala of West Punjab.
Prominent Handa's
Literature
Rohit Handa - War correspondent and writer [http://www.vedamsbooks.com/no30729.htm]
Business
Kewal Handa - Managing Director Pfizer India.
War Hero
Sqn Ldr Sudarshan Handa - awarded Vir Chakra for bravery in 1965 Indo-Pak War. [http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/History/Sqn/001.html]
Media
Vipin Handa - Noted television personality and film critic [http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/541021.cms]
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