People from Bhowanipore

Mamata Banerjee is an Indian politician and lawyer who is currently serving as the chief minister of West Bengal since 20 May 2011; she is the first woman to hold the office. The founder and president of the All India Trinamool Congress, she previously served as a Union Cabinet Minister and is also the current leader of the house in West Bengal's Legislative Assembly.

Indian film director, producer, choreographer and actor (1925–1964)

Indian actor, director and producer (1926–1980)

Indian actress

Indian film director

Indian actor (1915-1997)

Bengali actress

Indian politician (1907-1983)

social activist (1875-1968)

Indian writer

Bengali writer

Indian politician

Indian singer

Indian journalist

Indian politician & actor

Bangladesh Army officer, recipient of Bir Uttom