“Curry King” Lord Gulam Kaderbhoy Noon, passed away on Tuesday 27th October 2015.He was a prominent figure, not only in the British economic and political structure, but within society as well. He was an entrepreneur par excellence, whose sweets are familiar to one and all.
Gulam Noon, was born to a Muslim family, in Mumbai, on 4th January 1936. In 1972, he came to Southall with only £50 in his pocket and set up a sweet shop. He also created “Bombay mix” and founded the company, Bombay Halva. He also founded Noon Products in 1988.
Keith Vaz MP has expressed his deepest condolences after the death of Lord Gulam Noon.
Vaz said, “Today we have lost a giant, not only of the British Asian community, but also of British entrepreneurship. A decent, honourable and generous man, who was dedicated to his family, but also to his country, the United Kingdom. Rightly known as Britain’s first ‘Curry King’, he brought curry to the high street. There are thousands of people in Britain, in India and throughout the world who have benefited from his enterprise, jobs he created, and his big heart. The world of cricket will also miss one of its most devoted followers. He was the epitome of everything a first generation immigrant can achieve, someone who literally came with nothing, but was also grateful to Britain for giving him the life chances to prove what an extraordinary man he was, whilst never forgetting his roots in India. Our community has lost one of its greatest stars.”
Asian Voice sends ours deepest condolences to Lord Noon's family.
