MDH Owner Dharampal Gulati Passes Away

By Odisha News Insight Last updated Dec 3, 2020 1,533

The owner of MDH spices Dharampal Gulati passed away on Thursday morning at a hospital in Delhi. He was 97.

Born in Sialkot (now Pakistan), Dharampal Gulati became the face of the Indian spice brand. He was popularly called as #MDHDadaji

Founded by his father Mahashay Chunni Lal Gulati, ‘Mahashian Di Hatti’ (MDH) has over 18 factories in India. His story is quite the rags to riches story.

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Tributes poured in for the spice giant.

पद्म भूषण से सम्मानित, 'महाशयां दी हट्टी' (एमडीएच) के अध्यक्ष श्री धर्मपाल गुलाटी जी के निधन से दुःख हुआ। वे भारतीय उद्योग जगत के एक प्रसिद्ध व्यक्तित्व थे। समाज सेवा के लिए किये गए उनके कार्य भी सराहनीय हैं। उनके परिवार व प्रशंसकों के प्रति मेरी शोक-संवेदनाएं। pic.twitter.com/9Z2e5Rgl82
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) December 3, 2020

Deeply saddened to know the passing away of Padma Shri #DharampalGulati ji, popularly known as #MDHDadaji. He was a shining beacon of India’s entrepreneurial journey who turned #MDHSpices into an iconic brand. He will always be remembered for his philanthropic work. Om Shanti pic.twitter.com/PGq8FhyN7o
— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) December 3, 2020

Dharampal Gulati MDH Dadaji