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Pandit (also spelled as Pandita or Pandith) is an Indian and Nepalese Brahmin surname. When prefixed to a name, it denotes a scholar, for example, Pandita Ramabai or Pandit Nehru. A Hindu priest is also respectfully called Pandit ji.

It is also a Kashmiri Pandit clan or surname,^[1] native to the Kashmir Valley in Jammu and Kashmir, India.^[1]

Usage

When prefixed to a name, it denotes a scholar, for example, Pandita Ramabai or Pandit Nehru. A Hindu priest is also respectfully called Pandit ji.

Film

Anand Pandit, Indian film producer
Ashoke Pandit (born 1966), Indian filmmaker and social activist
Chetan Pandit, Bollywood actor
Gaurie Pandit Dwivedi (born 1982), Indian actress
Jatin Pandit, Bollywood film composer
Kalpana Pandit (born 1967), Indian film actress, model, and emergency physician
Radhika Pandit (born 1984), Indian actress
Ridhima Pandit (born 1990), Indian actress and model
Santhosh Pandit (born 1973), Malayalam film actor, singer
Shiv Panditt (born 1984), Indian actor
Shraddha Pandit (born 1982), Indian playback singer
Shweta Pandit (born 1986), Indian actress and singer
Sulakshana Pandit (born 1954), Indian actress and singer
Surbir Pandit, Nepalese actor
Tejaswini Pandit (born 1990), Indian actress
Vijayta Pandit (born 1967), Indian actress
Yash Pandit (born 1981), Bollywood actor

Sports

Arjun Pandit (athlete) (born 1959), Nepalese marathon runner
Chandrakant Pandit (born 1961), Indian cricketer
Krishna Pandit (born 1998), Indian footballer
Nitin Pandit (born 1975), Indian cricketer
Ravinder Pandit (born 1959), Indian cricketer
Rohan Pandit (born 1981), Indian cricketer
Ronak Pandit (born 1985), Indian shooter
Shobha Pandit (born 1956), Indian cricketer

Other

Balraj Pandit, Indian playwright in Hindi and Punjabi
Bansi Pandit (born 1942), Indian writer and speaker on Hinduism
Devaki Pandit (born 1965), Indian playback singer
Farah Pandith (born 1968), American academician
Korla Pandit (1921–1998), American musician, composer and TV personality
Lal Babu Pandit, Nepalese politician
M. P. Pandit (1918–1993), Indian spiritualist, teacher and Sanskrit scholar
Rahul Pandit (born 1956), Indian physicist
Rajani Pandit (born 1962), Indian private investigator
Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit (1900–1990), Indian diplomat and politician
Vikram Pandit (born 1957), Indian-American banker
Yadav Pandit, Nepalese research scholar

References

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1
Multiple sources:
- Brower & Johnston 2016, p. 130: "Sheikh: local converts, subdivided into numerous subgroups. Most largely retain their family names, or patronyms (kram), indicating their original profession, locality or community-such as Khar (carpenter), Pampori (a place), Butt and Pandit (Brahmin), Dar (kshatriya)-but with increasing Islamization, some have dropped these"
- Ahmad, Khalid Bashir (June 23, 2017). Kashmir: Exposing the Myth Behind the Narrative. SAGE Publishing. ISBN 9789386062819. Retrieved April 5, 2023. One would come across among Muslims of Kashmir any number of surnames that are equally common among the Pandits. Among these are Bhat, Raina, Nath, Langoo, Malla, Bazaz, Saraf, Munshi, Watal, Wali, Khar, Shangloo, Nehru, Gagar, Kharoo, Aga, Jalali, Peer, Pandit, Parimoo and Mattoo.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
- Lawrence, Sir Walter Roper (2005). The Valley of Kashmir. Asian Educational Services. p. 304. ISBN 978-81-206-1630-1. Among the leading Krams may be mentioned the following names:— Tikku, Razdan, Kak, Munshi, Mathu, Kachru, Pandit, Sapru, Bhan, Zitshu, Raina, Dar, Fotadar, Madan, Thusu, Wangnu, Muju, Hokhu, and Dulu.
- Pandit, Bansi. Explore Kashmiri Pandits. Dharma Publications. p. 101. ISBN 9780963479860. Retrieved 2010-12-02.
- Dhar, Nazir Ahmad (2002). "Social Distribution of Linguistic Variants in Kashmiri Speech". Bulletin of the Deccan College Research Institute. 62/63: 46. ISSN 0045-9801. JSTOR 42930603. The surnames like Bhat, Pandit, Munshi, Dhar, Dar, Handoo, Kakroo, etc. characterize aboriginal affinity
- Clements, William M.; Green, Thomas A. (2006). The Greenwood Encyclopedia of World Folklore and Folklife: Southeast Asia and India, Central and East Asia, Middle East. Greenwood Press. p. 60. ISBN 978-0-313-32849-7. A variety of Hindu surnames such as Dar, Bhatt, Handoo, Kachru, Kichlu, Matoo and Pandit persist in Muslim families.
- Raina, Mohini Qasba (November 13, 2014). Kashur The Kashmiri Speaking People: Analytical Perspective. Partridge Singapore. p. 55. ISBN 9781482899450. Retrieved April 5, 2023. Among the leading Krams may be mentioned the following names: Tikku, Razdan, Kak, Munshi, Mathu, Kachru, Pandit, Sipru, Bhan, Zitshu, Raina, Dhar, Fotadar, Madan, Thusu, Wangnu, Muju, Hokhu, and Dulu. Of these the members of the Dhar family have probably been the most influential.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
- Kaul, Upendra (September 4, 2020). "My name is Khan, and I'm Kaul". Greater Kashmir. Retrieved May 2, 2023. It is hard to believe that surnames – Peer, Wali or Khan, are common Hindu surnames. At the same time a Muslim carrying his last name as Rishi or Pandit…… sounds incredible, but it is a common feature in Kashmir.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
- Anwar, Tarique; Bhat, Rajesh (February 23, 2008). "Kashmiryat in Kashmiri surnames". Two Circles. Archived from the original on February 26, 2008. Retrieved May 2, 2023. Ever heard a Hindu by the surname Peer, Wali or Khan? Or imagine a Muslim carrying his last name as Rishi or Pandit…… Sounds incredible but it is a common feature in Kashmir, where unlike in other parts of the country, Muslims and Hindus have been sharing the same surnames since ages.
- Sharma, Dhruv Dev (2005). Panorama of Indian Anthroponomy: An Historical, Socio-Cultural and Linguistic Analysis of Indian Personal Names. Mittal Publication. ISBN 9788183240789. Retrieved May 5, 2023. In Kashmiri, the 'Pandit' surname is attested with Muslims as well, e.g. Mohd Shafi Pandit, Charman J & K Public Service Commission.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)

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[Pandit-1] 1.0 ^1.1 Multiple sources:
Brower & Johnston 2016, p. 130: "Sheikh: local converts, subdivided into numerous subgroups. Most largely retain their family names, or patronyms (kram), indicating their original profession, locality or community-such as Khar (carpenter), Pampori (a place), Butt and Pandit (Brahmin), Dar (kshatriya)-but with increasing Islamization, some have dropped these"

Ahmad, Khalid Bashir (June 23, 2017). Kashmir: Exposing the Myth Behind the Narrative. SAGE Publishing. ISBN 9789386062819. Retrieved April 5, 2023. One would come across among Muslims of Kashmir any number of surnames that are equally common among the Pandits. Among these are Bhat, Raina, Nath, Langoo, Malla, Bazaz, Saraf, Munshi, Watal, Wali, Khar, Shangloo, Nehru, Gagar, Kharoo, Aga, Jalali, Peer, Pandit, Parimoo and Mattoo.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)

Lawrence, Sir Walter Roper (2005). The Valley of Kashmir. Asian Educational Services. p. 304. ISBN 978-81-206-1630-1. Among the leading Krams may be mentioned the following names:— Tikku, Razdan, Kak, Munshi, Mathu, Kachru, Pandit, Sapru, Bhan, Zitshu, Raina, Dar, Fotadar, Madan, Thusu, Wangnu, Muju, Hokhu, and Dulu.

Pandit, Bansi. Explore Kashmiri Pandits. Dharma Publications. p. 101. ISBN 9780963479860. Retrieved 2010-12-02.

Dhar, Nazir Ahmad (2002). "Social Distribution of Linguistic Variants in Kashmiri Speech". Bulletin of the Deccan College Research Institute. 62/63: 46. ISSN 0045-9801. JSTOR 42930603. The surnames like Bhat, Pandit, Munshi, Dhar, Dar, Handoo, Kakroo, etc. characterize aboriginal affinity

Clements, William M.; Green, Thomas A. (2006). The Greenwood Encyclopedia of World Folklore and Folklife: Southeast Asia and India, Central and East Asia, Middle East. Greenwood Press. p. 60. ISBN 978-0-313-32849-7. A variety of Hindu surnames such as Dar, Bhatt, Handoo, Kachru, Kichlu, Matoo and Pandit persist in Muslim families.

Raina, Mohini Qasba (November 13, 2014). Kashur The Kashmiri Speaking People: Analytical Perspective. Partridge Singapore. p. 55. ISBN 9781482899450. Retrieved April 5, 2023. Among the leading Krams may be mentioned the following names: Tikku, Razdan, Kak, Munshi, Mathu, Kachru, Pandit, Sipru, Bhan, Zitshu, Raina, Dhar, Fotadar, Madan, Thusu, Wangnu, Muju, Hokhu, and Dulu. Of these the members of the Dhar family have probably been the most influential.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)

Kaul, Upendra (September 4, 2020). "My name is Khan, and I'm Kaul". Greater Kashmir. Retrieved May 2, 2023. It is hard to believe that surnames – Peer, Wali or Khan, are common Hindu surnames. At the same time a Muslim carrying his last name as Rishi or Pandit…… sounds incredible, but it is a common feature in Kashmir.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)

Anwar, Tarique; Bhat, Rajesh (February 23, 2008). "Kashmiryat in Kashmiri surnames". Two Circles. Archived from the original on February 26, 2008. Retrieved May 2, 2023. Ever heard a Hindu by the surname Peer, Wali or Khan? Or imagine a Muslim carrying his last name as Rishi or Pandit…… Sounds incredible but it is a common feature in Kashmir, where unlike in other parts of the country, Muslims and Hindus have been sharing the same surnames since ages.

Sharma, Dhruv Dev (2005). Panorama of Indian Anthroponomy: An Historical, Socio-Cultural and Linguistic Analysis of Indian Personal Names. Mittal Publication. ISBN 9788183240789. Retrieved May 5, 2023. In Kashmiri, the 'Pandit' surname is attested with Muslims as well, e.g. Mohd Shafi Pandit, Charman J & K Public Service Commission.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)

[2] Brower & Johnston 2016, p. 130: "Sheikh: local converts, subdivided into numerous subgroups. Most largely retain their family names, or patronyms (kram), indicating their original profession, locality or community-such as Khar (carpenter), Pampori (a place), Butt and Pandit (Brahmin), Dar (kshatriya)-but with increasing Islamization, some have dropped these"

[3] Ahmad, Khalid Bashir (June 23, 2017). Kashmir: Exposing the Myth Behind the Narrative. SAGE Publishing. ISBN 9789386062819. Retrieved April 5, 2023. One would come across among Muslims of Kashmir any number of surnames that are equally common among the Pandits. Among these are Bhat, Raina, Nath, Langoo, Malla, Bazaz, Saraf, Munshi, Watal, Wali, Khar, Shangloo, Nehru, Gagar, Kharoo, Aga, Jalali, Peer, Pandit, Parimoo and Mattoo.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)

[4] Lawrence, Sir Walter Roper (2005). The Valley of Kashmir. Asian Educational Services. p. 304. ISBN 978-81-206-1630-1. Among the leading Krams may be mentioned the following names:— Tikku, Razdan, Kak, Munshi, Mathu, Kachru, Pandit, Sapru, Bhan, Zitshu, Raina, Dar, Fotadar, Madan, Thusu, Wangnu, Muju, Hokhu, and Dulu.

[5] Pandit, Bansi. Explore Kashmiri Pandits. Dharma Publications. p. 101. ISBN 9780963479860. Retrieved 2010-12-02.

[6] Dhar, Nazir Ahmad (2002). "Social Distribution of Linguistic Variants in Kashmiri Speech". Bulletin of the Deccan College Research Institute. 62/63: 46. ISSN 0045-9801. JSTOR 42930603. The surnames like Bhat, Pandit, Munshi, Dhar, Dar, Handoo, Kakroo, etc. characterize aboriginal affinity

[7] Clements, William M.; Green, Thomas A. (2006). The Greenwood Encyclopedia of World Folklore and Folklife: Southeast Asia and India, Central and East Asia, Middle East. Greenwood Press. p. 60. ISBN 978-0-313-32849-7. A variety of Hindu surnames such as Dar, Bhatt, Handoo, Kachru, Kichlu, Matoo and Pandit persist in Muslim families.

[8] Raina, Mohini Qasba (November 13, 2014). Kashur The Kashmiri Speaking People: Analytical Perspective. Partridge Singapore. p. 55. ISBN 9781482899450. Retrieved April 5, 2023. Among the leading Krams may be mentioned the following names: Tikku, Razdan, Kak, Munshi, Mathu, Kachru, Pandit, Sipru, Bhan, Zitshu, Raina, Dhar, Fotadar, Madan, Thusu, Wangnu, Muju, Hokhu, and Dulu. Of these the members of the Dhar family have probably been the most influential.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)

[9] Kaul, Upendra (September 4, 2020). "My name is Khan, and I'm Kaul". Greater Kashmir. Retrieved May 2, 2023. It is hard to believe that surnames – Peer, Wali or Khan, are common Hindu surnames. At the same time a Muslim carrying his last name as Rishi or Pandit…… sounds incredible, but it is a common feature in Kashmir.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)

[10] Anwar, Tarique; Bhat, Rajesh (February 23, 2008). "Kashmiryat in Kashmiri surnames". Two Circles. Archived from the original on February 26, 2008. Retrieved May 2, 2023. Ever heard a Hindu by the surname Peer, Wali or Khan? Or imagine a Muslim carrying his last name as Rishi or Pandit…… Sounds incredible but it is a common feature in Kashmir, where unlike in other parts of the country, Muslims and Hindus have been sharing the same surnames since ages.

[11] Sharma, Dhruv Dev (2005). Panorama of Indian Anthroponomy: An Historical, Socio-Cultural and Linguistic Analysis of Indian Personal Names. Mittal Publication. ISBN 9788183240789. Retrieved May 5, 2023. In Kashmiri, the 'Pandit' surname is attested with Muslims as well, e.g. Mohd Shafi Pandit, Charman J & K Public Service Commission.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)

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-'''Pandit''' or '''Pandith''' is an Indian and Nepalese surname.
+'''Pandit''' (also spelled as '''Pandita''' or '''Pandith''') is an Indian and Nepalese [[Brahmin gotra|Brahmin]] surname. When prefixed to a name, it denotes a scholar, for example, Pandita Ramabai or Pandit Nehru. A Hindu priest is also respectfully called Pandit ji.
-==Film people==
+It is also a [[Kashmiri Pandits|Kashmiri Pandit]] clan or surname,<ref name="Pandit" /> native to the [[Kashmir Valley]] in Jammu and Kashmir, India.<ref name="Pandit">Multiple sources:
-*[[Santhosh Pandit]] (born 1973), Malayalam film actor, singer
+*{{harvnb|Brower|Johnston|2016|p=130}}: "Sheikh: local converts, subdivided into numerous subgroups. Most largely retain their family names, or patronyms (kram), indicating their original profession, locality or community-such as Khar (carpenter), Pampori (a place), Butt and '''Pandit''' (Brahmin), Dar (kshatriya)-but with increasing Islamization, some have dropped these"
+*{{cite book |date=June 23, 2017 |last=Ahmad |first=Khalid Bashir |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=txtBDwAAQBAJ&dq=jalali+kashmiri+surname&pg=PT262 |url-status=live |access-date=April 5, 2023 |title=Kashmir: Exposing the Myth Behind the Narrative |publisher=[[SAGE Publishing]] |quote=One would come across among Muslims of Kashmir any number of surnames that are equally common among the Pandits. Among these are Bhat, Raina, Nath, Langoo, Malla, Bazaz, Saraf, Munshi, Watal, Wali, Khar, Shangloo, Nehru, Gagar, Kharoo, Aga, Jalali, Peer, '''Pandit''', Parimoo and Mattoo. |isbn=9789386062819 |language=en-IN }}
+*{{Cite book|last=Lawrence|first=Sir Walter Roper|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=DqAHweWRUs0C&q=Dar&pg=PA304|title=The Valley of Kashmir|quote=Among the leading Krams may be mentioned the following names:— Tikku, Razdan, Kak, Munshi, Mathu, Kachru, '''Pandit''', Sapru, Bhan, Zitshu, Raina, Dar, Fotadar, Madan, Thusu, Wangnu, Muju, Hokhu, and Dulu.|date=2005|publisher=Asian Educational Services|isbn=978-81-206-1630-1|pages=304|language=en}}
+*{{cite book |author=[[Bansi Pandit|Pandit, Bansi]] |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=zsoC6GWr47QC&dq=bhat+butt+name+kashmir&pg=PA99 |title=Explore Kashmiri Pandits |page=101 |publisher=Dharma Publications |isbn=9780963479860 |accessdate=2010-12-02}}
+*{{Cite journal |last=Dhar |first=Nazir Ahmad |date=2002 |title=Social Distribution of Linguistic Variants in Kashmiri Speech |url=https://www.jstor.org/stable/42930603 |journal=Bulletin of the Deccan College Research Institute |volume=62/63 |page=46 |jstor=42930603 |issn=0045-9801 |quote=The surnames like Bhat, '''Pandit''', Munshi, Dhar, Dar, Handoo, Kakroo, etc. characterize aboriginal affinity}}
+*{{Cite book |last1=Clements |first1=William M.|title=The Greenwood Encyclopedia of World Folklore and Folklife: Southeast Asia and India, Central and East Asia, Middle East |last2=Green |first2=Thomas A. |date=2006 |publisher=[[Greenwood Press]]|isbn=978-0-313-32849-7 |page=60 |language=English |quote=A variety of Hindu surnames such as Dar, Bhatt, Handoo, Kachru, Kichlu, Matoo and '''Pandit''' persist in Muslim families.}}
+*{{cite book |date=November 13, 2014 |last=Raina |first=Mohini Qasba |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Bb-QBQAAQBAJ&dq=Madan+Kashmiri+surname&pg=PA55 |url-status=live |access-date=April 5, 2023 |title=Kashur The Kashmiri Speaking People: Analytical Perspective |page=55 |quote=Among the leading Krams may be mentioned the following names: Tikku, Razdan, Kak, Munshi, Mathu, Kachru, '''Pandit''', Sipru, Bhan, Zitshu, Raina, Dhar, Fotadar, Madan, Thusu, Wangnu, Muju, Hokhu, and Dulu. Of these the members of the Dhar family have probably been the most influential. |isbn=9781482899450 |publisher=Partridge Singapore |language=en-IN }}
+*{{cite web |date=September 4, 2020 |last=Kaul |first=Upendra |url=https://www.greaterkashmir.com/todays-paper/my-name-is-khan-and-im-kaul |url-status=live |access-date=May 2, 2023 |archive-url=https://archive.is/2Qp7X |archive-date=April 5, 2023 |title=My name is Khan, and I'm Kaul |quote=It is hard to believe that surnames – Peer, Wali or Khan, are common Hindu surnames. At the same time a Muslim carrying his last name as Rishi or '''Pandit'''…… sounds incredible, but it is a common feature in Kashmir. |publisher=[[Greater Kashmir]] |language=en-IN }}
+*{{cite web |date=February 23, 2008 |last1=Anwar |last2=Bhat |first1=Tarique |first2=Rajesh |url=https://twocircles.net/2008feb23/kashmiryat_kashmiri_surnames.html |url-status=live |access-date=May 2, 2023 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20080226225421/https://twocircles.net/2008feb23/kashmiryat_kashmiri_surnames.html |archive-date=February 26, 2008 |title=Kashmiryat in Kashmiri surnames |quote=Ever heard a Hindu by the surname Peer, Wali or Khan? Or imagine a Muslim carrying his last name as Rishi or '''Pandit'''…… Sounds incredible but it is a common feature in Kashmir, where unlike in other parts of the country, Muslims and Hindus have been sharing the same surnames since ages. |publisher=[[Two Circles]] |language=en-IN }}
+*{{cite book |last=Sharma |first=Dhruv Dev |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=a4rccspy46sC&dq=Haksar+caste+Kashmir&pg=PA184 |access-date=May 5, 2023 |url-status=live |title=Panorama of Indian Anthroponomy: An Historical, Socio-Cultural and Linguistic Analysis of Indian Personal Names |year=2005 |isbn=9788183240789 |quote=In Kashmiri, the ''''Pandit'''' surname is attested with Muslims as well, e.g. Mohd Shafi Pandit, Charman J & K Public Service Commission. |language=en-IN |publisher=Mittal Publication }}</ref>
+==Usage==
+When prefixed to a name, it denotes a scholar, for example, Pandita Ramabai or Pandit Nehru. A Hindu priest is also respectfully called Pandit ji.
+==Film==
+*[[Anand Pandit]], Indian film producer
+*[[Ashoke Pandit]] (born 1966), Indian filmmaker and social activist
+*[[Chetan Pandit]], Bollywood actor
+*[[Gowri Pandit|Gaurie Pandit Dwivedi]] (born 1982), Indian actress
 *[[Jatin Pandit]], Bollywood film composer
+*[[Kalpana Pandit]] (born 1967), Indian film actress, model, and emergency physician
 *[[Radhika Pandit]] (born 1984), Indian actress
-*[[Vijayta Pandit]], Indian actress
+*[[Ridhima Pandit]] (born 1990), Indian actress and model
+*[[Santhosh Pandit]] (born 1973), Malayalam film actor, singer
+*[[Shiv Panditt]] (born 1984), Indian actor
+*[[Shraddha Pandit]] (born 1982), Indian playback singer
+*[[Shweta Pandit]] (born 1986), Indian actress and singer
 *[[Sulakshana Pandit]] (born 1954), Indian actress and singer
-*[[Shweta Pandit]], Indian actress and singer
+*[[Surbir Pandit]], Nepalese actor
-*[[Shraddha Pandit]] (born 1982), Indian playback singer
-*[[Devaki Pandit]] (born 1965), Indian playback singer
-*[[Shiv Panditt]] (born 1984), Indian actor
-*[[Korla Pandit]] (1921-1998), American musician, composer and TV personality
 *[[Tejaswini Pandit]] (born 1990), Indian actress
+*[[Vijayta Pandit]] (born 1967), Indian actress
 *[[Yash Pandit]] (born 1981), Bollywood actor
-*[[Chetan Pandit]], Bollywood actor
-*[[Gowri Pandit]] (born 1982), Indian actress
-*[[Ridhima Pandit]] (born 1990), Indian actress and model
-*[[Kalpana Pandit]] (born 1967), Indian film actress, model, and emergency physician
-*[[Ashoke Pandit]] (born 1966), Indian filmmaker and social activist
-* [[Surbir Pandit]], Nepalese actor
-==Sports people==
+==Sports==
-* [[Shobha Pandit]] (born 1956), Indian cricketer
-* [[Ravinder Pandit]] (born 1959), Indian cricketer
 * [[Arjun Pandit (athlete)]] (born 1959), Nepalese marathon runner
 * [[Chandrakant Pandit]] (born 1961), Indian cricketer
+* [[Krishna Pandit]] (born 1998), Indian footballer
 * [[Nitin Pandit]] (born 1975), Indian cricketer
+* [[Ravinder Pandit]] (born 1959), Indian cricketer
 * [[Rohan Pandit]] (born 1981), Indian cricketer
 * [[Ronak Pandit]] (born 1985), Indian shooter
-* [[Krishna Pandit]] (born 1998), Indian footballer
+* [[Shobha Pandit]] (born 1956), Indian cricketer
 ==Other==
-* [[Anand Pandit]], Indian film producer
+* [[Balraj Pandit]], Indian playwright in Hindi and Punjabi
-* [[M. P. Pandit]]  (1918-1993}, Indian spiritualist, teacher and Sanskrit scholar
+* [[Bansi Pandit]] (born 1942), Indian writer and speaker on Hinduism
+* [[Devaki Pandit]] (born 1965), Indian playback singer
+* [[Farah Pandith]] (born 1968), American academician
+* [[Korla Pandit]] (1921–1998), American musician, composer and TV personality
+* [[Lal Babu Pandit]], Nepalese politician
+* [[M. P. Pandit]] (1918–1993), Indian spiritualist, teacher and Sanskrit scholar
 * [[Rahul Pandit]] (born 1956), Indian physicist
-* [[Rajani Pandit]] (born 1962), Indian female private investigator
+* [[Rajani Pandit]] (born 1962), Indian private investigator
-* [[Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit]] (1900-1990), Indian diplomat and politician
+* [[Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit]] (1900–1990), Indian diplomat and politician
 * [[Vikram Pandit]] (born 1957), Indian-American banker
-* [[Bansi Pandit]] (born 1942),  Indian writer and speaker on Hinduism
-* [[Balraj Pandit]] Indian playwright in Hindi and Punjabi
-* [[Ashoke Pandit]] (born 1966), Indian filmmaker and social activist
-* [[Lal Babu Pandit]], Nepalese politician
 * [[Yadav Pandit]], Nepalese research scholar
 ==See also==
 * [[Pandita (disambiguation)]]
-* [[Farah Pandith]] (born 1968), American academician
+* [[Bhat]]
+== References ==
+{{Reflist}}
 {{surname|Pandit}}
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 {{Chhetri communities}}
+[[Category:Indian surnames]]
+[[Category:Hindu surnames]]
+[[Category:Kashmiri-language surnames]]
+[[Category:Kashmiri tribes]]
 [[Category:Ethnic groups in Nepal]]
 [[Category:Bahun]]
 [[Category:Nepali-language surnames]]
 [[Category:Khas surnames]]