Mohan Singh Oberoi s life is a powerful testament to determination and resilience. Born in a small village in Pakistan’s Jhelum district, he faced hardships from an early age. Losing his father at just six months old, Oberoi s mother had to shoulder all responsibilities. Financial constraints made him leave school early, working in his uncle’s shoe factory in Lahore.
Mohan Singh Oberoi arrived in Shimla in 1922 with Rs 25 in his pocket and got a job at The Cecil Hotel in Shimla. He was hired as a front desk clerk at a salary of Rs 50 each month.
Grand Old man Of The Indian Hospitality Industry: To succeed, we need guts and determination. Of course, failures upset us at times. But just like the founder of Oberoi Hotels & Resorts, we must possess a strong spirit and a hunger for triumph. The example of Rai Bahadur Mohan Singh Oberoi, often referred to as Mr. Hospitality , shows that you can overcome any setbacks and difficult times as long as you keep pushing forward with the belief that good things are just a turn away.
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