Nawabzada Mohammed Asif Ali is the Heir-Apparent and Dewan to the current Prince of Arcot, Nawab Muhammed Abdul Ali.[1][2] He is a philanthropist and cultural figure based in Chennai, India. His family lineage traces back to Hazrat Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second Caliph of Islam.[3]
Early life and education[edit | edit source]
He completed his schooling at Don Bosco School and earned a Bachelor's degree in Commerce from Loyola College, Chennai.[3]
Leadership and philanthropy[edit | edit source]
He serves as the Chairman of Whiteleaf Ventures Private Limited, and is the President of the Carnatic Family Association.[4]
He is the Founder Trustee of the Arcot Foundation, which provides assistance to underprivileged individuals across communities.[3]
Public service[edit | edit source]
He serves as the Secretary of the Prince of Arcot Educational and Charitable Trust, which promotes education and social welfare.[5][6][7]
He was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Social Work by the International Global Peace University at the Tamil Nadu Achievers Conference in Chennai.
Views and advocacy[edit | edit source]
Asif Ali has promoted interfaith harmony and secularism. In 2018, he stated at a public event that no religion teaches hatred and urged youth to uphold unity and social peace.[8][9]
Personal interests[edit | edit source]
He is active as a quizmaster, musician, and patron of arts and literature. He plays the piano and occasionally composes his own music.[3]
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Bureau, The Hindu (2025-07-25). "International human rights summit: Dewan to Prince of Arcot attends as keynote speaker". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2025-10-09.
{{cite news}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ↑ archive, From our online (2012-05-16). "King of the city". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2025-10-09.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 "Nawabzada Mohammed Asif Ali(NAWABZADA) – Biography". Prince of Arcot Official Website. Archived from the original on 2025-10-09. Retrieved 2025-10-09.
- ↑ Bureau, N. T. (2020-03-09). "Mohammed Asif Ali elected as CFA prez". News Today | First with the news. Retrieved 2025-10-09.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ↑ archive, From our online (2018-02-06). "Prince of Arcot Edu, Charitable Trust launched". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2025-10-09.
- ↑ "Nawabzada Mohammed Asif Ali: Founder Trustee of "Arcot Foundation"". Women Economic Forum. Retrieved 2025-10-09.
- ↑ Bureau, Radiance News (2025-08-08). "Nawabzada Asif Ali Sheds Light on Education at UN Summit in New York". Radiance News. Retrieved 2025-10-09.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ↑ archive, From our online (2018-07-16). "We are living as one, will always be one: Prince of Arcot's Dewan". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2025-10-09.
- ↑ indiatomorrow, admin (2023-06-12). "Prince of Arcot Urges Centre to Promote Peace, Communal Harmony in the Country". IndiaTomorrow. Retrieved 2025-10-09.