Indian Hindus

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was an Indian lawyer, anti-colonial nationalist and political ethicist who employed nonviolent resistance to lead the successful campaign for India's independence from British rule, and to later inspire movements for civil rights and freedom across the world. The honorific Mahātmā, first applied to him in 1914 in South Africa, is now used throughout the world.

Bengali poet, philosopher and polymath (1861–1941)

Kālidāsa (, "Servant of Kali"; 4th–5th century CE) was a Classical Sanskrit author who is often considered ancient India's greatest poet and playwright. His plays and poetry are primarily based on Hindu Puranas and philosophy. His surviving works consist of three plays, two epic poems and two shorter poems.

Prime Minister of India (1966-1977; 1980-1984)

Indian actress (1973–)

Indian mathematician (1887–1920)

Priyanka Chopra Jonas is an Indian actress and film producer. The winner of the Miss World 2000 pageant, she is India's highest-paid actress and her accolades include two National Film Awards and five Filmfare Awards. In 2016, the Government of India honoured her with the Padma Shri, and Time named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world. Forbes listed her among the World's 100 Most Powerful Women, and in 2022, she was named in the BBC 100 Women list.

Prime Minister of India (1984-1989)

Indian sitar player (1920–2012)

Indian actress

Prime Minister of India (1996, 1988-2004)

Deepika Prakash Padukone is an Indian actress who works predominantly in Hindi films. Her accolades include three Filmfare Awards. Time named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2018 and awarded her the Time100 Impact Award in 2022.

Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was an Indian academic, philosopher and statesman who served as the Vice President of India from 1952 to 1962 and President of India from 1962 to 1967. He was the ambassador of India to the Soviet Union from 1949 to 1952. He was also the vice-chancellor of Banaras Hindu University from 1939 to 1948 and the vice-chancellor of Andhra University from 1931 to 1936. Radhakrishnan is considered one of the most influential and distinguished 20th century scholars of comparative religion and philosophy, he held the King George V Chair of Mental and Moral Science at the University of Calcutta from 1921 to 1932 and Spalding Chair of Eastern Religion and Ethics at University of Oxford from 1936 to 1952.

Indian film actress

Indian politician

First President of the Republic of India

Indian cricketer

Indian barrister, leader of the Indian National Congress and founding father of the Republic of India (1875-1950)

Indian businessman

Indian classical sarangi player (1927–2024)

Kajol Devgan ( Mukherjee; born 5 August 1974), known mononymously as Kajol (), is an Indian actress, who appears in Hindi films. Described in the media as one of the most successful actresses of Hindi cinema, she is the recipient of numerous accolades, including seven Filmfare Awards. In 2011, Kajol received Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian award by the government of India.

Indian film actor, producer and director

Indian actor and film producer (Born 1976)

Indian nationalist leader (1897-1945)

Indian film actress and singer

Prime Minister of India (1964-1966)

Indian actress

Shivaji I (Shivaji Shahaji Bhonsale, ; 19 February 1630 – 3 April 1680) was an Indian ruler and a member of the Bhonsle dynasty. Shivaji inherited a jagir from his father who served as a retainer for the Sultanate of Bijapur, which later formed the genesis of the Maratha Kingdom. In 1674, he was formally crowned the Chhatrapati of his realm at Raigad Fort.

Hema Malini Dharmendra Deol is an Indian actress, director, producer, and politician who is currently serving as a member of the Lok Sabha from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), representing Mathura constituency since 2014. She was a member of the Rajya Sabha from Karnataka from 2011 to 2012, subsequent to her nomination to that chamber from 2003 to 2009 as a member of the BJP. Primarily known for her work in Hindi films, she has starred in both comic and dramatic roles, and is one of the most popular and successful leading actresses of mainstream Hindi cinema.

Prime Minister of India (1977-1979)

Indian-American business executive, CEO of Google LLC & Alphabet Inc.

Indian actress and film producer (born 1975)

Indian politician and 4th president of India (1894-1980)

Prime Minister of India (1991-1996)

Virat Kohli is an Indian international cricketer and the former all-format captain of the Indian national cricket team. He is a right-handed batter and occasional right-arm medium pace bowler. Considered one of the greatest all-format batsmen in the history of cricket, he has been acclaimed for his batting skills, records and ability to lead his team to victory. Kohli has the most centuries in ODIs and the second-most centuries in international cricket with 85 tons across all formats. He is also the leading run-scorer in the Indian Premier League. Kohli is the most successful Test captain of India with most wins and 3 consecutive Test mace retainments. He is the only batter to earn 900+ rating points across all 3 formats.

Indian film actor, director and producer

Indian politician (1970-present)

Indian-American business executive and CEO of Microsoft

Indian activist (born 1937)

Indian self-rule activist (1856–1920)

Dharmendra (8 December 1935 – 24 November 2025) was an Indian actor, producer and politician, primarily known for his work in Hindi films. He is regarded as one of the greatest and most commercially successful actors in the history of Indian cinema. In a career spanning 65 years, he worked in over 300 films, holding the record for starring in the highest number of hit films in Hindi cinema.

Indian film actress and singer

Prime Minister of India (1979-1980)

Indian politician

Indian politician (1898-1998)

Indian film actor (1951–2020)

Indian actress

N.Godse (1910-1949)

Nargis Dutt (born Fatima Rashid, also known as Nirmala Dutt; 1 June 1929 – 3 May 1981), known mononymously as Nargis, was an Indian actress and politician who worked in Hindi cinema. Regarded as one of the greatest actresses in the history of Hindi cinema, Nargis often portrayed sophisticated and independent women in a range of genres, from screwball comedy to literary drama. She was among the highest paid actresses of the 1950s and 1960s.

Sixth President of India (1913-1996)

Jagadish "Jaggi" Vasudev (born 3 September 1957), also known as Sadhguru, is an Indian guru and founder of the Isha Foundation, based in Coimbatore, India. The foundation, established in 1992, operates an ashram and yoga centre that carries out educational and spiritual activities. Sadhguru has been teaching yoga since 1982. He is the author of the New York Times bestsellers ''Inner Engineering: A Yogi's Guide to Joy and Karma: A Yogi's Guide to Crafting Your Destiny'', and a frequent speaker at international forums.

Indian actress (born 1989)

Prime Minister of India (1997-1998)

Indian business tycoon (1932–2002)

Indian writer and mental calculator (1929-2013)

Indian Actress, Former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu (1948–2016)

Indian diplomat and politician (1900-1990)

Prime Minister of India (1989-1990)

Indian actress

Indian professional wrestler, actor and powerlifter