C. P. Krishnan Nair | |
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| Born | 9 February 1922[1] |
| Died | 17 May 2014 (aged 92) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Founder The Leela Group |
| Spouse |
Leela Nair (m. 1950–2014) |
| Children | 2 |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance |  British India (1942–47)  India (1947–51) |
| Service/ |  Indian Army |
| Years of service | 1942–1951 |
| Rank |  Captain |
| Unit | Maratha Light Infantry |
Captain Chittarath Poovakkatt Krishnan Nair (9 February 1922 – 17 May 2014) was an Indian businessman who founded The Leela Group.[2][3][4] He was a 2010 recipient of the Padma Bhushan, given by Government of India.[5] He was sometimes popularly known as Captain Nair due to his service in the Indian Army.
- ^ "C.P. Krishnan Nair Horoscope". Archived from the original on 4 September 2012. Retrieved 13 February 2011.
- ^ "Chairman's message" Archived 23 September 2010 at the Wayback Machine Leela Group of Hotels website
- ^ "History". The Leela website. Archived from the original on 19 February 2011. Retrieved 13 February 2011.
- ^ "Executive Profile: C. P. Krishnan Nair". Business Week.[dead link]
- ^ "This Year’s Padma Awards Announced" Ministry of Home Affairs, January 25, 2010.