Summary
Angad Paul (6 June 1970 – 8 November 2015) was a British businessman and film producer.
Angad Paul | |
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 Angad Paul, January 2013 | |
| Born | 6 June 1970 London, England |
| Died | 8 November 2015 (aged 45) London, England |
| Education | Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
| Occupation(s) | CEO, Caparo plc |
| Spouse | Michelle Bonn |
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Background and education edit
Paul was born on 6 June 1970,[1] the youngest son of the billionaire entrepreneur and politician Swraj Paul, Baron Paul.[2] He attended Harrow School and received a degree in economics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.[2][1]
Career edit
He was CEO of Caparo Industries, having taken over from his father in 1996. He also produced films, including [2] Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, Snatch,[3] and The Tournament.
Personal life edit
In March 2005, Paul was married to media lawyer Michelle Bonn in a ceremony held at Lancaster House.[4] They had two children.[2]
Death edit
Paul died on 8 November 2015 after falling from his penthouse home, an eight-storey building in Portland Place, central London.[5] The police stated that there were no suspicious circumstances.[2]
Nearly three years after Paul's death, the Angad Arts Hotel, named after him, opened in St. Louis, US.[6]
In 2016 the movie Eddie the Eagle was dedicated to Paul. "In Memory Of Our Friend Angad Paul" read at the top of the credits. The movie was directed by Dexter Fletcher and produced by Matthew Vaughn, who were part of the team that worked with Paul when he produced 'Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels' in 1998.[7]
References edit
- ^ a b Williamson, Marcus (10 November 2015). "Angad Paul: Head of the Caparo steel empire who also helped fund such films as 'Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels'". The Independent. Archived from the original on 7 May 2022. Retrieved 10 November 2015.
- ^ a b c d e "Caparo steel boss Angad Paul dies after falling from London flat". The Guardian. 9 November 2015. Retrieved 9 November 2015.
- ^ "Caparo boss Angad Paul dies after falling from penthouse flat". BBC News.
- ^ Roy, Amit (19 March 2005). "Lord Paul hosts wedding party to outdo Versailles spectacular". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 10 November 2015.
- ^ Ward, Victoria (9 November 2015). "Son of Lord Paul, the billionaire steel magnate, plunges to his death as the family business collapses". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 9 November 2015.
- ^ Rackl, Lori. "New hotel in St. Louis aims to match room color to guest's mood". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved 19 December 2018.
- ^ "Hollywood pays tribute to Angad Paul". Business Standard India. Press Trust of India. 5 March 2016.
External links edit
- Angad Paul at IMDb