Chandok (surname) explained

Chandok (also spelled as Chandiok and Chandhok) is a surname found among the Khukhrain community.^[1] According to Hindu scriptures, Chandoks are of the Khatri caste, are Suryavanshis and also Descendants of Lord Rama. Chandoks are Kshatriya. Most of Chandoks are Dual-faith Hindus (who believe in both Hindu and Sikh religions).^[2]

Notable people

• Archana Chandhoke, Indian actress
• Kanika Kapoor Chandok, Indian singer
• Karun Chandhok, one of the first F1 race drivers of India
• Suhail Chandhok, Indian commentator and actor
• Vicky Chandhok, Indian race driver

Notes and References

1. Book: Levi, Scott Cameron . The Indian Diaspora in Central Asia and Its Trade, 1550-1900 . 2000 . University of Wisconsin--Madison . 45 . en.
2. Book: Puri, Baij Nath . The Khatris, a Socio-cultural Study . 1988 . M.N. Publishers and Distributors . en.