Prakash, a sensitive young man was inclined academically, but was not allowed to continue as he had to join the family business. He however, had liberal access to the best of the clubs in Amritsar to pursue his interest in tennis.  He married Prem Lata née Janak Arora, a brilliant student of her time. The couple had four daughters — Shashi, Kiran, Reeta and Anu. Both Prakash and Prem Lata had a vision ahead of their time and were in no way conventional in the upbringing of their daughters. They believed in giving them the best of the education which was not the trend of the times. Daughters then were considered liabilities, to be married off with hefty dowries. In fact, when Kiran's grandfather found out that the girls would be enrolled in a convent, he withdrew the family's allowances. But, inspite of these obstacles the girls got a motivating and enthusiastic environment in which they got to realise their potential, be it academic or sports, particularly tennis which they learnt from their father who had become an ace player himself. All  daughters moved on to excel in their chosen vocations.  Shashi in the field of philosophy and art, Kiran in uniformed services, Reeta in the field of psychology and Anu in law while having also played at the Wimbledon, Asian Games and the Universiad where she represented India.

The family suffered a major blow recently when Kiran's mother Prem Lata expired in May 1999. Kiran was extremely close to her mother, and the loss, in Kiran's own words,"is irrepairable". Her mother symbolized discipline, grit and determination. Kiran was once asked if she would like to be reborn to which she replied only if she had the same parents.

Father & Mother

The Peshawaria Sisters — 
Kiran, Anu, Shashi and Reeta