Lakhumal Hiranand Hiranandani
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Lakhumal Hiranand Hiranandani (born Lakhumal Hiranand Khiara on September, 1917 in Thatta
, Sindh
) is an eminent and famous E.N.T. (otorhinolaryngologist) surgeon in Bombay. Dr. Hiranandani, overcame poverty by his sheer determination and single-minded purpose to become an E.N.T. surgeon.He is renowned for his pioneering spirit and indomitable courage.
Hiranandani courageously disregarded medical orthodoxy and the medical caste system to devise a treatment for throat cancer, thus "encroaching" into the domain of head-and-neck surgeons. In 1972, Hiranandani was awarded the Padma Bhushan
award by President of India V V Giri.
Despite his advanced age and several medical interventions, including the installation of a cardiac stent
and cardiac pacemaker
, and ailing from Parkinson's Disease
, he still remains active in medicine.
Hiranandani is also the father of the late Dr. Navin Hiranandani
, Niranjan Hiranandani and Surendra Hiranandani who set up and own the pioneer construction business Hiranandani Constructions, although Navin exited from the business to concentrate on his E.N.T. practice.
Hiranandani Constructions has built several layouts in Bombay and other cities in India, the most famous being the Hiranandani Gardens
project built in the hills of Powai
, Bombay, overlooking the Powai Lake
.
The Hiranandani Gardens complex also includes the newly opened Dr. L.H. Hiranandani Hospital built by Niranjan and Surendra in tribute to their father, and which is presided over by Hiranandani himself.
Dr.Hiranandani is also involved in charity work, besides personally prescribing medications and performing surgeries for low fees or free, for economically weak patients. He is also involved with social work, particularly but not exclusively among Sindhis in the diaspora, such as the Hyderabad (Sind) National Collegiate Board
managed by Sindhi Hindu refugees from Partition
and which operates several prestigious educational institutions and colleges in Bombay (e.g. National College
, Bandra; K.C. College, Back Bay Reclamation).
A self confessed workaholic, L. H. as he is popularly known, even to this day walks and works at a pace that men and women generations younger cannot keep up with. When questioned about retirement, pat comes the reply- "Retirement is for old people and I am a young man", as he rushes off to perform one more surgery. His immense spirit and energy has been a source of inspiration for younger physicians all over India.
and sailesh hiranandani
Thatta
Thatta is a historic town of 220,000 inhabitants in the Sindh province of Pakistan, near Lake Keenjhar, the largest freshwater lake in the country. Thatta's major monuments especially its necropolis at Makli are listed among the World Heritage Sites. The Shah Jahan Mosque is also listed...
, Sindh
Sindh
Sindh historically referred to as Ba'ab-ul-Islam , is one of the four provinces of Pakistan and historically is home to the Sindhi people. It is also locally known as the "Mehran". Though Muslims form the largest religious group in Sindh, a good number of Christians, Zoroastrians and Hindus can...
) is an eminent and famous E.N.T. (otorhinolaryngologist) surgeon in Bombay. Dr. Hiranandani, overcame poverty by his sheer determination and single-minded purpose to become an E.N.T. surgeon.He is renowned for his pioneering spirit and indomitable courage.
Hiranandani courageously disregarded medical orthodoxy and the medical caste system to devise a treatment for throat cancer, thus "encroaching" into the domain of head-and-neck surgeons. In 1972, Hiranandani was awarded the Padma Bhushan
Padma Bhushan
The Padma Bhushan is the third highest civilian award in the Republic of India, after the Bharat Ratna and the Padma Vibhushan, but comes before the Padma Shri. It is awarded by the Government of India.-History:...
award by President of India V V Giri.
Despite his advanced age and several medical interventions, including the installation of a cardiac stent
Stent
In the technical vocabulary of medicine, a stent is an artificial 'tube' inserted into a natural passage/conduit in the body to prevent, or counteract, a disease-induced, localized flow constriction. The term may also refer to a tube used to temporarily hold such a natural conduit open to allow...
and cardiac pacemaker
Cardiac pacemaker
right|thumb|350px|Image showing the cardiac pacemaker which is the SA nodeThe contraction of heart muscle in all animals with hearts is initiated by chemical impulses. The rate at which these impulses fire controls the heart rate...
, and ailing from Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's disease
Parkinson's disease is a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system...
, he still remains active in medicine.
Hiranandani is also the father of the late Dr. Navin Hiranandani
Navin Hiranandani
Navin Lakhumal Hiranandani was a prominent Mumbai ENT Surgeon, was the son of Lakhumal Hiranand Hiranandani, and a famous doctor in his own right. Dr...
, Niranjan Hiranandani and Surendra Hiranandani who set up and own the pioneer construction business Hiranandani Constructions, although Navin exited from the business to concentrate on his E.N.T. practice.
Hiranandani Constructions has built several layouts in Bombay and other cities in India, the most famous being the Hiranandani Gardens
Hiranandani Gardens
Hiranandani Gardens is a township located in Powai, a northern suburb of Mumbai, India. The township is approachable by Adi Shankaracharya Marg , a part of Jogeshwari Vikhroli Link Road . The nearest Mumbai Suburban Railway station is Kanjurmarg and Vikhroli. It is named after the Hiranandani Group...
project built in the hills of Powai
Powai
Powai is a suburb situated in the north-east of the city of Mumbai, India. The word Powai comes from Padmavati a Hindu Goddess , whose temple is situated on the banks of Lake Powai...
, Bombay, overlooking the Powai Lake
Powai Lake
Powai Lake is an artificial lake, situated in the northern suburb of Mumbai, in the Powai valley, where a Powai village with cluster of huts existed...
.
The Hiranandani Gardens complex also includes the newly opened Dr. L.H. Hiranandani Hospital built by Niranjan and Surendra in tribute to their father, and which is presided over by Hiranandani himself.
Dr.Hiranandani is also involved in charity work, besides personally prescribing medications and performing surgeries for low fees or free, for economically weak patients. He is also involved with social work, particularly but not exclusively among Sindhis in the diaspora, such as the Hyderabad (Sind) National Collegiate Board
Hyderabad (Sind) National Collegiate Board
The Hyderabad National Collegiate Board was founded by refugees from the British India province of Sind which became part of the Muslim state of Pakistan carved out as part of the Partition of British India in 1947....
managed by Sindhi Hindu refugees from Partition
Partition of India
The Partition of India was the partition of British India on the basis of religious demographics that led to the creation of the sovereign states of the Dominion of Pakistan and the Union of India on 14 and 15...
and which operates several prestigious educational institutions and colleges in Bombay (e.g. National College
National College
The National College is an institution for higher education at Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu, India. Established in 1919, the college provides education to economically and socially deprived students....
, Bandra; K.C. College, Back Bay Reclamation).
A self confessed workaholic, L. H. as he is popularly known, even to this day walks and works at a pace that men and women generations younger cannot keep up with. When questioned about retirement, pat comes the reply- "Retirement is for old people and I am a young man", as he rushes off to perform one more surgery. His immense spirit and energy has been a source of inspiration for younger physicians all over India.
Source
Dr. L.H. Hiranandani: Born To Heal by Dr. Subhadra Anand, Rupa & Co., New Delhi, 2004.and sailesh hiranandani