Sir Chinubhai Madhowlal Ranchhodlal, 3rd Baronet

Sir Chinubhai Madhowlal Ranchhodlal, 3rd Baronet of Shahpur, commonly known as Sir Udayan Chinubhai Baronet (25 July 1929 – 3 September 2006), was the 3rd of Runchorelal baronets, a businessman, a noted sportsman and a Commandant General of the Gujarat Home Guards from Ahmadabad, Gujarat, India.

Life-sketch

Early life and marriage Udayan Chinubhai was born in an affluent and distinguished family of Runchorelal baronets and was the eldest son of Sir Girjaprasad Chinubhai Madhowlal Ranchhodlal, 2nd Baronet and Lady Tanumati. He married Muneera (Muneera Khodad Fozdar) in 1953 and had several issues including one son. After his retirement from the active sports, he was appointed a member of the Gujarat Sports Council and was also the founder President of the Gujarat State Rifle Association.

He was also a cricket player and played in Ranji trophy tournaments and also represented the combined universities of India against Pakistan in 1952. During President's Rule and Emergency, he was given additional charge of honorary Director of Civil Defence.

Baronet In 1990, after death of his father Sir Girjaprasad, he succeeded him as Sir Chinubhai Madhowlal Ranchhodlal, 3rd Baronet of Shahpur.

Philanthropy

In the latter part of his life, he devoted his time and money for philanthropic works as patron of Gujarat College and for expansion of Victoria Jubilee Hospital both started by his ancestors.

Death

He died on 1 September 2006 at Ahmadabad. The Governor of Gujarat, noted his works for the State in his condolence message.

His son Prashant Chinubhai, succeeded him as Sir Chinubhai Madhowlal Ranchhodlal, 4th Baronet. Prashant is married to Swati, daughter of Hrishikesh Janakray Mehta. They are the parents of three daughters.