H. R. Shah
H. R. Shah | |
|---|---|
| Born | Bahadarpur, Gujarat, India |
| Nationality | Indian-American |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, media personality |
| Known for | Chairman and CEO of TV Asia |
| Awards | Padma Shri (2017) |
H. R. Shah, also known as Hasmukh Shah, is an Indian-American entrepreneur and media personality. He is the Chairman and CEO of TV Asia and the Chairman of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan (USA). He was awarded the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian honour, in 2017 in the field of literature and education.[1]
Shah was born in Bahadarpur village of Gujarat state of India and later immigrated to the United States in 1971 where he's been residing since.[2]
Shah received the Padma Shri in 2017, recognizing his efforts in media and education that have fostered closer ties between India and the United States and promoted Indian culture and heritage abroad.[3] He is also is a recipient of the 2005 Ellis Island Medal of Honor, an award for immigrants who have made significant contributions to the United States.[4][5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Padma Awards 2017 announced". www.pib.gov.in. Archived from the original on 6 May 2025. Retrieved 19 May 2025.
- ^ "Mr. HR Shah: The Doyen of Indian American Community". The Indian Panorama. 6 January 2017. Retrieved 17 May 2025.
- ^ PTI (26 January 2017). "Padma Shri awardee bats for stronger India-US relationship". The Times of India. Retrieved 17 May 2025.
- ^ "TV Asia Chairman HR Shah and 2 others from USA among recipients of Padma awards". The Indian Panorama. 27 January 2017. Retrieved 17 May 2025.
- ^ "H. R. SHAH CONFERRED PADMA SHRI". AVS TV Network - bollywood and Hollywood latest News, Movies, Songs, Videos & Photos - All Rights Reserved. 26 January 2017.
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