Bhasin (surname)

Bhasin is a surname that is found among the Khatri community of India.^[1] They are a part of Khukhrain sub-caste among the Khatris which also includes the clans of Anand, Chadha, Kohli, Ghai, Sahni (Sawhney), Sethi and Suri.^[2] Kamal Shankar Srivastava writes that all Khukrains including Sabharwals were originally found near the banks of Indus and Jhelum river especially in the towns of Pind Dadan Khan, Peshawar and Nowshera.^[3] Bhasin translates to "sun".^[1]

Before 1947, they were mostly concentrated in Rawalpindi district (1208 families) according to 1881 Census of India conducted by the British. A small number of Bhasin had also immigrated to Lahore city.^[4]

Notable people[]

Anuradha Bhasin, Indian journalist, editor of Kashmir Times, daughter of Ved Bhasin
Arjun Bhasin, Indian fashion designer, brother of Niharika Bhasin
Ashish Bhasin, Indian advertising executive
Harish Bhasin, appellant in the Canadian contract case law Bhasin v Hrynew
Jasmin Bhasin (born 1990), Indian actress and model
Kamla Bhasin (1946–2021), Indian women's rights activist, poet, author and social scientist
Krishna Bhasin, First female announcer for All India Radio Jammu station ^[5]
Manish Bhasin (born 1976), British sports journalist and television presenter
Neha Bhasin (born 1982), Indian singer-songwriter
Om Prakash Bhasin, founder of the Om Prakash Bhasin Award for Science and Technology
Niharika Bhasin (born 1969), Indian costume designer, sister of Arjun Bhasin
Nivedita Bhasin (born 1963), Indian airline pilot, the youngest woman to command a commercial jet aircraft
Pramod Bhasin, Indian business executive, former CEO of Genpact
Sanjeev Bhasin, Vice Admiral (the 2nd highest rank) in the Indian Navy
Tahir Raj Bhasin (born 1987), Indian actor
Ved Bhasin (1929–2015), Indian journalist, founder of Kashmir Times, father of Anuradha Bhasin
Yagya Bhasin (born 2009), Indian child actor

References[]

^ Jump up to: ^a ^b Hanks, Patrick (2003-05-08). Dictionary of American Family Names: 3-Volume Set. Oxford University Press, USA. ISBN 978-0-19-508137-4.
^ Gupta, Shilpy (2009). Human Rights Among Indian Populations: Knowledge, Awareness and Practice. Gyan Publishing House. ISBN 978-81-212-1015-7.
^ Srivastava, Kamal Shankar (1998). Origin and Development of Class and Caste in India. Sangeeta Prakashan.
^ Puri, Baij Nath (1988). The Khatris, a Socio-cultural Study. M.N. Publishers and Distributors. p. 24.
^ Excelsior, Daily (2017-12-02). "RKJ@70". Jammu Kashmir Latest News | Tourism | Breaking News J&K. Retrieved 2022-09-30.

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[:0-1] Jump up to: ^a ^b Hanks, Patrick (2003-05-08). Dictionary of American Family Names: 3-Volume Set. Oxford University Press, USA. ISBN 978-0-19-508137-4.

[2] Gupta, Shilpy (2009). Human Rights Among Indian Populations: Knowledge, Awareness and Practice. Gyan Publishing House. ISBN 978-81-212-1015-7.

[3] Srivastava, Kamal Shankar (1998). Origin and Development of Class and Caste in India. Sangeeta Prakashan.

[4] Puri, Baij Nath (1988). The Khatris, a Socio-cultural Study. M.N. Publishers and Distributors. p. 24.

[5] Excelsior, Daily (2017-12-02). "RKJ@70". Jammu Kashmir Latest News | Tourism | Breaking News J&K. Retrieved 2022-09-30.

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