C. P. Krishnan Nair
C. P. Krishnan Nair | |
|---|---|
| Born | 9 February 1922 |
| Died | 17 May 2014 (aged 92) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Founder The Leela Group |
| Spouse |
Leela Nair (m. 1950–2014) |
| Children | 2 |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | British India (1942–47) India (1947–51) |
| Branch | Indian Army |
| Years of service | 1942–1951 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | Maratha Light Infantry |
Captain Chittarath Poovakkatt Krishnan Nair (9 February 1922 – 17 May 2014) was an Indian businessman who founded The Leela Group. He was a 2010 recipient of the Padma Bhushan, given by Government of India. He was sometimes popularly known as Captain Nair due to his service in the Indian Army.