Aman Nath

Aman Nath
Born 1951 (age 64–65)
New Delhi
Nationality Indian
Occupation co-founder and chairman Neemrana Hotels[1]

Aman Nath (born 1951) is an Indian writer, hotelier, and architectural restorer. He is the co-founder and co-chairman of the Neemrana Hotels chain, along with Francis Wacziarg. Both are today credited for pioneering the heritage hotels movement in India.[2][3] They started in 1991. Since then, they have acquired over 25 heritage properties and converted them into heritage hotels after restoration. Nath has published several illustrated books on Rajasthan and Indian arts.[2][3]

Early life and education

Born and brought up in New Delhi, Aman Nath's family migrated from Lahore, Pakistan during the partition of India to settle in Delhi. He completed his education with a post-graduate degree in medieval Indian history from Delhi University.[3][4] He also has an adopted daughter named Aadya Nath.

Career

Neemrana Fort Palace hotel, at Neemrana, Alwar district Rajasthan, the first property of Neemrana Hotels, opened 1991
Aman Nath with his book Jaipur: The last Destination

Nath started his career as a copywriter and graphic designer in advertising. He was one of the founding members of INTACH, a heritage and conservation organisation, established in 1984.[5] He became the arts editor for the magazine India Today, and later remained curator of "Art Today"—an art gallery of the India Today group, situated at Connaught Place, New Delhi—for seven years. Meanwhile, he started publishing books on history and heritage, including "Jaipur: the Last Destination", "Arts and Crafts of Rajasthan", and "Dome Over India: Rashtrapati Bhavan.".[6]

He first came across the ruined 15th-century Neemarana Fort, about 120 km from Delhi, in 1981 while researching for a book on Shekhawati painting and frescoes with Francis Wacziarg, former French diplomat and resident of India since 1969.[2] After restoring two havelis in Rajasthan, they had developed enough expertise to take on the fort. Thus in 1986, they acquired the fort and, after restoration, a 12-room heritage hotel was opened in 1991. Over the years, they have acquired many heritage forts and palaces and converted them into successful heritage hotels, including Neemrana Fort Palace, Hill Fort Kesroli, Pataudi Palace, and Baradari Palace in Patiala.[6][7][8]

In 2011, Neemrana Hotels had 25 properties in 17 locations.[9]

Nath lives in the Nizamuddin East area of New Delhi.

Works

References

  1. ↑ "Founders and Chairmen". Neemrana Hotels. Retrieved April 21, 2016.
  2. 1 2 3 Goyal, Malini (August 24, 2009). "Two Unlikely Maharajas". Forbes India. Retrieved April 21, 2016.
  3. 1 2 3 Bagchi, Subroto (January 1, 2011). "The Neemrana Art of Resurrection". Forbes India. Retrieved April 21, 2016.
  4. ↑ Pande, Alka (August 1, 1999). "A new lease of life". The Hindu.
  5. ↑ "Founder Members". INTACH. Retrieved April 21, 2016.
  6. 1 2 Gautam, Savitha (July 29, 2004). "Ruins revisited". The Hindu. Retrieved April 21, 2016.
  7. ↑ Talreja, Vishakha (October 31, 2010). "The heritage tourism specialists". The Financial Express. Retrieved April 21, 2016.
  8. ↑ Subramanyam, Chitra (November 27, 2008). "Holding fort". India Today. Retrieved April 21, 2016.
  9. ↑ "Neemrana hotels: Making History Hip". Outlook Business. February 18, 2012.
  10. ↑ Salam, Ziya Us (September 26, 2002). "Dome over Hardinge's Delhi...". The Hindu. Retrieved April 21, 2016.

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