Who is Bawa.?

Bawa is a common surname in India and Pakistan. It is also used as a title of respect for spiritual leaders or teachers in the Sufi tradition.

Bawa is a common surname in several countries, including India, Sri Lanka, and the United States. It can refer to several notable individuals:

India

- Fransoise Marie Bawa (1931-2017): Indian architect and interior designer, known for her work in Mumbai.
- Gehan Bawa (1939-1984): Indian architect and urban planner, son of Fransoise Bawa.
- Thakurdas Bangad Bawa (born 1935): Indian spiritual teacher and author.

Sri Lanka

- Geoffrey Manning Bawa (1919-2003): Sri Lankan architect, considered one of the pioneers of modern Asian architecture.
- Bevis Bawa (1909-1992): Sri Lankan writer and artist, brother of Geoffrey Bawa.
- Kusum Bawa (1914-1999): Sri Lankan cricketer.

United States

- Karan Bawa (born 1985): American actor and comedian.
- Raj Bawa (born 2007): American cricketer.

Other Notable Individuals

- Firoze Bawa (1919-2000): Pakistani journalist and politician.
- Hussein Bawa (born 1962): South African politician and former government minister.
- Mohamed Bawa Muhaiyaddeen (1917-1986): Sri Lankan Sufi saint and spiritual teacher.

It is important to note that there may be other notable individuals with the surname Bawa who are not listed here.