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Pran Nevile
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| Born | 1922 Lahore |
| Died | October 11, 2018 (aged 95–96) New Delhi |
| Occupation | Author-Scholar |
| Genre | Art, Culture & History |
Pran Nevile (born 1922 – died October 11, 2018) was an Indian author. He wrote many books about Indian Art, Indian Culture, and Indian History. He is most famous for his 1992 book, Lahore: A Sentimental Journey. Pran Nevile was an expert on the city of Lahore before 1947. He also knew a lot about Nautch, which refers to traditional Indian dance and music performances.
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Who Was Pran Nevile?
Pran Nevile was born in 1922 in Lahore. He earned his advanced degree from Government College Lahore. He had an important career working for the Indian government and the United Nations.
Pran Nevile's Career Journey
Mr. Nevile worked for the Indian Foreign Service. This means he represented India in other countries. He was posted in places like Japan, Poland, and the former USSR. He also worked in the USA.
He was a director at the State Trading Corporation. This job involved managing trade with seven countries in Eastern Europe. His last job abroad was as the Consul General of India in Chicago. A Consul General is a top diplomat who represents their country in a major city.
Pran Nevile also spent six years in Geneva, Switzerland. He worked for the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). This part of the United Nations helps countries with trade. He specialized in trade with a group of countries called Comecon. After he retired, he became a writer. He focused on studying Indian art and culture.
Pran Nevile: Author and Scholar
Pran Nevile loved traditional Indian dance and music. This passion led him to spend seven years researching. He visited libraries and museums in England and the United States. This research helped him write his famous book, Nautch Girls of India, published in 1996.
This book was highly praised. It was seen as a groundbreaking work about dance and music in India. It also covered the artists who performed them over many centuries. Mr. Nevile wrote many articles for Indian newspapers and journals.
He also wrote other well-known books, including:
- Lahore - A Sentimental Journey
- Love Stories from the Raj
- Rare Glimpses of the Raj
- Beyond the Veil - Indian Women in the Raj
- Stories from the Raj - Sahibs, Memsahibs and others
- K.L. Saigal - Immortal Singer and Superstar
- Marvels of Indian Painting - Rise and Demise of Company School
Many institutions in India invited Mr. Nevile to speak. Universities in England and the U.S.A. also asked him to share his knowledge. He often spoke about Indian art and culture.
Remembering K.L. Saigal
Pran Nevile founded the KL Saigal Memorial Circle. This group is dedicated to remembering famous singers from the past. K.L. Saigal was a legendary Indian singer and actor.
Pran Nevile's Passing
Pran Nevile passed away in New Delhi on October 11, 2018. He was 95 years old.
Books by Pran Nevile
- Sahibs' India: Vignettes from the Raj, Penguin Books (2010)
- Marvels of Indian Painting: Rise and Demise of Company School, Nevile Books (2007)
- KL Saigal - Immortal Singer and Superstar, Nevile Books (2006)
- Beyond the Veil - Indian Women in the Raj, Nevile Books (2005)
- Stories from the Raj - Sahibs, Memsahibs and Others, Nevile Books (2004)
- Rare Glimpses of the Raj, Somaiya (1998)
- Love Stories from the Raj, Penguin (1994)
- Lahore - A sentimental Journey, Allied Publishers (1992)
- The Raj Revisited, Niyogi Books.
