Narendra Razdan Age, Death, Wife, Children, Family, Biography & More
Narendra Razdan Age, Death, Wife, Children, Family, Biography & More
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Age: 95 Years
Religion: Hinduism
Wife: Gertrude Hoelzer
| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Narendra Nath Razdan check sources Hindustan Times |
| Nickname | Nindi check sources The Times of India |
| Profession | Architect |
| Famous For | Being the father of Indian actress Soni Razdan , and the maternal grandfather of the Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters**- 175 cm** in meters**- 1.75 m** in feet & inches**- 5’ 9”** |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Gray (semi-bald) |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 16 June 1928 (Saturday) |
| Birthplace | India |
| Date of Death | 1 June 2023 |
| Place of Death | Breach Candy Hospital, Mumbai |
| Age (at the time of death) | 95 Years |
| Death Cause | Lung Infection check sources The Indian Express |
| Zodiac sign | Gemini |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Educational Qualification | Studied architecture in London, England check sources Hindustan Times |
| Religion | Hinduism check sources Hindustan Times |
| Caste | Kashmiri Pandit check sources Hindustan Times |
| Hobbies | Sketching, Playing Violin, Billiards, and Cricket |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Family | |
| Wife/Spouse | Gertrude Hoelzer (school teacher; British-German)  |
| Children | Son- None Daughter(s)- Soni Razdan (actress and filmmaker)  Tina Razdan Hertzke (interior designer)  |
| Other Relatives | Son-in-law- Mahesh Bhatt (filmmaker, producer, and author; husband of Soni Razdan)  Granddaughter(s)- Alia Bhatt (actress), Shaheen Bhatt (writer)  Grandson-in-law- Ranbir Kapoor (actor; husband of Alia Bhatt)  |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Narendra Razdan
Narendra Razdan was an Indian architect, who was the father of Indian actress Soni Razdan and maternal grandfather of the Bollywood star Alia Bhatt .
He spent 10 years of his life becoming a skilled architect and constructed many buildings in Mumbai.
He was a proficient violinist. He was a member of the classical Indian dancer Ram Gopal’s troupe and performed with them all around Europe. A well-known British violinist Yehudi Menuhin also praised Narendra for his skills.
In an interview, Soni Razdan shared the story of how his father met his mother and said,
Dad had invited someone to one of his concerts in London, and since they could not make it, they had given the passes to my mum, saying she should go backstage and thank Mr Razdan after the show. That’s when they met and he invited her for a coffee…”
A young age image of Narendra Razdan with Gertrude Hoelzer
When Narendra Razdan and his wife, Gertrude Hoelzer, came to India, they began to live in Mumbai, where Gertrude became a nursery class teacher at a school.
Alia Bhatt once revealed that he loved cooking omelettes.
He had suffered from insomnia. check sources Filmfare
He was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai a while ago before his lung infection got worse and was shifted to the ICU ward in 2023. check sources Pinkvilla
In 2023, Alia Bhatt was supposed to travel abroad to attend IIFA Awards; however, after she got the news of her maternal grandfather’s critical condition, she cancelled her trip and went back home. According to sources, she was at the airport when she got the news and returned from there as she wanted to be with her grandfather.
In an interview, Shaheen Bhatt said that his grandfather was an occasional drinker and liked to drink whiskey. check sources Hindustan Times
After his demise, Alia Bhatt shared a video from his 92nd birthday on social media and wrote an emotional caption. She wrote,
My grandpa. My hero. Played golf till 93. Worked till 93. Made the best omelette. Told the best stories. Played the violin. Played with his great granddaughter. Loved his cricket. Loved his sketching. Loved his family & till the very last moment.. loved his life! My heart is full of sorrow but also full of joy .. because all my grandpa did is give us joy & for that feel blessed and grateful to have been brought up by all the light he had to give! Until we meet again.”
Alia Bhatt’s Instagram post about her maternal grandfather, Narendra Razdan
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