Amar Singh Chhatwal

Background

Chhatwal, Amar Singh was born on October 1, 1912 in Bhalwal, Punjab, Pakistan. Arrived in England, 1962. Son of Sundar Singh and Sat Bharai (Bindra) Chhatwal.

Education

Student, Khalsa College, Gujranwala, Pakistan, 1930. Graduate, Forman Christian College, Lahore, Pakistan, 1932. 1st Examination in Law, Law College, Lahore, 1935.

Career

Salesman, Goodyear Tire Company, Lahore, 1935-1937; managing director executive, Chhatwal & Company Ltd., Lahore, 1935-1947; proprietor, Chhatwal & Company, Delhi, India, 1947-1953; partner, Chhatwal Manufacturing Corporation, Amritsar, India, 1953-1961; Executive officer, Department Trade and Industry, London, 1962-1977; managing editor, Sikh Courier International, London, since 1962.

Achievements

• Amar Singh Chhatwal has been listed as a noteworthy Editor by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

President Punjabee Society British Isles, London, 1966-1968, Edgware Gurdwara, Middlesex, London, 1970-1990. Trustee World Congress Faiths, London, 1975-1990. Executive member World Conference Religions for Peace, London, 1980-1990.

General secretary World Sikh Foundation, London.

Interests

• Avocations: reading, writing, traveling.

Connections

Married Satwant Sita Kaur Kapany, October 14, 1937 (deceased March 1991). Children: Hardaman Kaur Chopra, Mohin Preet Kaur Magon, Harjas Kaur Bharara.

Father:

Sundar Singh Chhatwal

Mother:

Sat Bharai (Bindra) Chhatwal

Spouse:

Satwant Sita Kaur Kapany

child:

Mohin Preet Kaur Magon Chhatwal

child:

Harjas Kaur Bharara Chhatwal

child:

Hardaman Kaur Chopra Chhatwal