Indian Jeweller (IJ) Magazine August -September 2019

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On hearing the news of
his demise, there was an
outpour of condolence
messages:
Deepest condolences to Titu and family - Mukul
Rohtagi – Ex Attorney General of India
“Your dad was an amazing personality and a
visionary. He was an institute himself. So much
to learn from him and still always so humble. He
had seen it all in 60+ years in business. Shorya
was fortunate to be his closest. I understand
he is going to miss him. I would tell this to
Shorya that he can pay tribute to his grandpa
by following his footsteps and together with
you take Moti Jewels Palace to level his grandpa
would be proud of. I am sure he will and can do it
“– Salil Shah, Diamsure Ltd.
Industry mourns Moti
Jewels Palace’s shri.
Rajender Kumar’s
demise
Rajender Kumar was born on 27 November 1939.
He was 20 years old when he joined his ancestral
business of gems & jewellery with his father. His
company Moti Jewels Palace was established in 1957.
He began his business in his haveli known as Man Mahal
at Old Delhi. He was a man who was dynamic and was
known for his vision. He was the Vice President of Delhi
Jewellers Association for the last ten years and an
executive member for over fifty years. Though he had
the opportunity to become the Chairman of GJEPC for
the Northern region but he opted out as he chose to be
in the working committee. He felt that there are other
senior fellow members who should get a chance. Helping
people was his second nature and his advice mattered a
lot to people in the industry.
In his tenure, he made built rapport with many
important clients like Jacquline Kennedy, Hilary Clinton,
King Hussein from Jordan, King of Kuwait, Youngest
Princess of Thailand H.H. Chulabhorn, many of the Royal
Families of India to name few.
“My heartfelt condolences to you and your
family. I will surely miss the presence of a truly
lovable and kind person. I am sorry for your loss.
Your father will be missed and he will never be
forgotten, may his soul rest in peace” -Mehul
Durlabhji, R.Y.Durlabhji, Jaipur
“I am deeply shocked to hear of the sudden
demise of your beloved father Rajender Kumar. I
have known your family since your grandfather’s
time and I always admired your father for the
dedication he had shown to his profession. He
was widely respected in his professional field
and above all as a good human being. I offer
my heartfelt condolences to you and share in
your loss and sorrow. May you and your family
members have the strength to bear this loss
and may his soul”” rest in peace” - Nazma
Hepatulla, Governor of Manipur
“I am deeply saddened by the news of your
loss. I pray that God will grant you the strength.
My most sincere condolences. May care and
love of those around you provide comfort and
peace to get you through the days ahead. My
most sincere condolences on behalf of whole
association” - Ashok Phophalia – Hon.Gen.
Secretary - DJA
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