Prathap Chandra Reddy
(born 5 February 1933) is an Indian entrepreneur and cardiologist who founded the first corporate chain of hospitals in India, the Apollo Hospitals. India Today ranked him 48th in its 2017 list of India’s 50 most powerful people.
Prathap C. Reddy, receiving Padma Vibhushan award from president Pratibha Patil, in 2010
Background
Reddy was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1991 and received the Padma Vibhushan, which is India’s second-highest civilian award, in 2010.
Personal life
Reddy has four daughters including Preetha Reddy, Sangita Reddy, Sunita Reddy and Shobana Kamineni, all of whom are serving as directors in the Apollo Hospitals. Reddy’s grand-daughter Upasana is married to Ram Charan, one of the most popular actors in Telugu cinema.
Awards and recognition
- 1991: Conferred with the honor Padma Bhushan
- 2010: Conferred with the highest civilian honor Padma Vibhushan
- 2018: Conferred the Lions Humanitarian Award by Apollo Hospitals