People from Shillong

Indian novelist, essayist, and activist

British inventor (1925-2010)

Canadian actress, singer and songwriter

Indian actor

Patralekha Paul (; born 20 February 1990), known mononymously as Patralekha, is an Indian actress who works in Hindi films and series. Paul made her acting debut with drama film CityLights (2014), for which she won the Screen Award for Most Promising Newcomer – Female.

Indian author of children's books (1908–2007)

Indian writer

Indian social and environmental activist

British anthropologist (1902-1964)

Indian actress

British artist (1906–1988)

British actress

Indian filmmaker, critic, film historian (1921-2011)

Indian educationist

Indian politician

Indian educationist

catholic archbishop

Indian writer

Indian social worker

Pakistani general

American Archaeologist, worked on the Indus Valley Civilization sites and other places in South Asia

Indian musician

footballer

Indian translator, musician, producer and composer

Indian journalist

Bangladeshi war hero

author

Indian politician