SettingsRecipients of the Padma Bhushan
A. K. Hangal
Avtar Kishan Hangal, popularly known as A. K. Hangal, is an Indian character actor in Hindi language films.
Avtar Kishan Hangal, popularly known as A. K. Hangal, is an Indian character actor in Hindi language films.
A. Lakshmanaswami Mudaliar
Sir Arcot Lakshmanaswami Mudaliar, M.D., D.Sc., FRCOG, F.A.C.S. was an Indian educationist and physician with notable international and academic roles.A.L.Mudaliar pursued his education from the...
Sir Arcot Lakshmanaswami Mudaliar, M.D., D.Sc., FRCOG, F.A.C.S. was an Indian educationist and physician with notable international and academic roles.A.L.Mudaliar pursued his education from the...
A. M. Naik
Anil Manibhai Naik is the Chairman and Managing Director of Larsen & Toubro Limited, an Indian engineering conglomerate.
Anil Manibhai Naik is the Chairman and Managing Director of Larsen & Toubro Limited, an Indian engineering conglomerate.
A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam (; born 15 October 1931) usually referred to as A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, is an Indian politician and scientist who served as the 11th President of India.
Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam (; born 15 October 1931) usually referred to as A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, is an Indian politician and scientist who served as the 11th President of India.
A. P. Mitra
Ashes Prasad Mitra (21 February 1927 - 3 September 2007), FRS, was the former Director General of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) from 26.2.1986 to 16.4.1991.
Ashes Prasad Mitra (21 February 1927 - 3 September 2007), FRS, was the former Director General of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) from 26.2.1986 to 16.4.1991.
A. R. Rahman
Allah Rakha Rahman (born 6 January 1966 as A. S. Dileep Kumar) is an Indian composer, singer-songwriter, music producer, musician, multi-instrumentalist and philanthropist.
Allah Rakha Rahman (born 6 January 1966 as A. S. Dileep Kumar) is an Indian composer, singer-songwriter, music producer, musician, multi-instrumentalist and philanthropist.
A. Ramachandran
A. Ramachandran is a renowned and gifted Indian painter, born in 1935 in Attingal, Kerala.
A. Ramachandran is a renowned and gifted Indian painter, born in 1935 in Attingal, Kerala.
A. Sreedhara Menon
Professor Alappat Sreedhara Menon was a historian from Kerala.
Professor Alappat Sreedhara Menon was a historian from Kerala.
Aamir Khan
Aamir Hussain Khan is an Indian film actor, director and producer who has established himself as one of the leading actors of Hindi cinema.
Aamir Hussain Khan is an Indian film actor, director and producer who has established himself as one of the leading actors of Hindi cinema.
Abdul Halim Jaffer Khan
Abdul Halim Jaffer Khan is an Indian sitar player.
Abdul Halim Jaffer Khan is an Indian sitar player.
Abdul Karim Parekh
Abdul Karim Parekh was a renowned Indian Muslim scholar and translator of the Qur'an into Urdu.
Abdul Karim Parekh was a renowned Indian Muslim scholar and translator of the Qur'an into Urdu.
Abhijit Sen
Professor Abhijit Sen is a member of the Planning Commission of India, and Professor of Economics at Jawaharlal Nehru University.
Professor Abhijit Sen is a member of the Planning Commission of India, and Professor of Economics at Jawaharlal Nehru University.
Abhinav Bindra
Abhinav Singh Bindra is an Indian shooter from Zirakpur, Mohali, Punjab and is the current World and Olympic champion in the 10 m Air Rifle event.
Abhinav Singh Bindra is an Indian shooter from Zirakpur, Mohali, Punjab and is the current World and Olympic champion in the 10 m Air Rifle event.
Adi M. Sethna
Lt. Gen. Adi Meherji Sethna PVSM Padma Bhushan was an Indian Army officer who was the Vice-Chief of Army Staff.
Lt. Gen. Adi Meherji Sethna PVSM Padma Bhushan was an Indian Army officer who was the Vice-Chief of Army Staff.
Ahmed Jan Thirakwa
Ahmed Jan Thirakwa Khan was an Indian tabla player, commonly considered the preeminent soloist of the 20th century, and among the most influential percussionists in Indian history.
Ahmed Jan Thirakwa Khan was an Indian tabla player, commonly considered the preeminent soloist of the 20th century, and among the most influential percussionists in Indian history.
Akbar Padamsee
Akbar Padamsee is a contemporary Indian artist.
Akbar Padamsee is a contemporary Indian artist.
Akkineni Nageswara Rao
Akkineni Nageswara Rao, popularly known by his initials ANR, is a Telugu cinema actor from Gudivada, Andhra Pradesh.
Akkineni Nageswara Rao, popularly known by his initials ANR, is a Telugu cinema actor from Gudivada, Andhra Pradesh.
Alagappa Chettiar
Padmabushan Dr. K.V. AL. RM. Alagappa Chettiar, in Tamil: வள்ளல் டாக்டர் திரு க.வி.அழ.அழகப்பா செட்டியார் (April 6, 1909 - April 5, 1957), was an Indian businessman and philanthropist.
Padmabushan Dr. K.V. AL. RM. Alagappa Chettiar, in Tamil: வள்ளல் டாக்டர் திரு க.வி.அழ.அழகப்பா செட்டியார் (April 6, 1909 - April 5, 1957), was an Indian businessman and philanthropist.
Alarmel Valli
Alarmel Valli (Tamil: அலர்மேல் வள்ளி) (born 1956) is an Indian classical dancer and choreographer, and the foremost exponent of the Pandanallur style Indian classical dance form of Bharatnatyam ...
Alarmel Valli (Tamil: அலர்மேல் வள்ளி) (born 1956) is an Indian classical dancer and choreographer, and the foremost exponent of the Pandanallur style Indian classical dance form of Bharatnatyam ...
Ali Akbar Khan
Ali Akbar Khan, often referred to as Khansahib or by the title Ustad, was a Hindustani classical musician of the Maihar gharana, known for his virtuosity in playing the sarod.
Ali Akbar Khan, often referred to as Khansahib or by the title Ustad, was a Hindustani classical musician of the Maihar gharana, known for his virtuosity in playing the sarod.
Ali Yavar Jung
Nawab Ali Yavar Jung was an eminent Indian diplomat.
Nawab Ali Yavar Jung was an eminent Indian diplomat.
Allauddin Khan
Allauddin Khan (Urdu: علا الدین خان Bangla: ওস্তাদ আলাউদ্দীন খ়ান, also known as Baba Allauddin Khan) (ca.
Allauddin Khan (Urdu: علا الدین خان Bangla: ওস্তাদ আলাউদ্দীন খ়ান, also known as Baba Allauddin Khan) (ca.
Aminuddin Dagar
Ustad Nasir Aminuddin Dagar was an Indian dhrupad singer in the dagar-vani style.
Ustad Nasir Aminuddin Dagar was an Indian dhrupad singer in the dagar-vani style.
Amir Khan (singer)
Ustad Amir Khan (अमीर ख़ान, امیر اقبال خان, ; August 15, 1912 – February 13, 1974) was a well-known Indian classical vocalist.
Ustad Amir Khan (अमीर ख़ान, امیر اقبال خان, ; August 15, 1912 – February 13, 1974) was a well-known Indian classical vocalist.
Amiya Chakravarty
Amiya Chandra Chakravarty(অমিয় চক্রবর্তী) (1901-1986) was a literary critic, academic, and Bengali Poet.
Amiya Chandra Chakravarty(অমিয় চক্রবর্তী) (1901-1986) was a literary critic, academic, and Bengali Poet.
Ammannur Madhava Chakyar
Padma Bhushan Guru Ammannur Madhava Chakyar was a master of Kutiyattam, the classical Sanskrit theatrical form indigenous to Kerala.
Padma Bhushan Guru Ammannur Madhava Chakyar was a master of Kutiyattam, the classical Sanskrit theatrical form indigenous to Kerala.
Amrita Patel
Amrita Patel is chairperson of National Dairy Development Board (NDDB).
Amrita Patel is chairperson of National Dairy Development Board (NDDB).
Amritlal Nagar
Amritlal Nagar (अमृतलाल नागर) born 17 August 1916 in Agra Uttar Pradesh, has been one of the prominent Hindi writers of modern times.
Amritlal Nagar (अमृतलाल नागर) born 17 August 1916 in Agra Uttar Pradesh, has been one of the prominent Hindi writers of modern times.
Anand Krishna
Rai Anand Krishna is an art historian and museologist, who has not only helped in restoration and chronicling of Indian art but also created a breed of professional art researchers.
Rai Anand Krishna is an art historian and museologist, who has not only helped in restoration and chronicling of Indian art but also created a breed of professional art researchers.
Anil Kakodkar
Anil Kakodkar is an eminent Indian nuclear scientist and mechanical engineer.
Anil Kakodkar is an eminent Indian nuclear scientist and mechanical engineer.
Anish Kapoor
Anish Kapoor CBE RA Padma Bhushan (born 12 March 1954) is an Indian-born British sculptor.
Anish Kapoor CBE RA Padma Bhushan (born 12 March 1954) is an Indian-born British sculptor.
Anna Hazare
Kisan Baburao Hazare, popularly known as Anna Hazare is an Indian social activist who led movements to promote rural development, increase government transparency, and investigate and pun...
Kisan Baburao Hazare, popularly known as Anna Hazare is an Indian social activist who led movements to promote rural development, increase government transparency, and investigate and pun...
Annada Shankar Ray
Annada Shankar Ray (1904 – October 28, 2002) was a Bengali poet and essayist.
Annada Shankar Ray (1904 – October 28, 2002) was a Bengali poet and essayist.
Annapurna Devi
Annapurna Devi (Devanagari: अन्नपूर्णा देवी; born Roshanara Khan on 23 April 1927) is a reclusive surbahar (bass sitar) player of Hindustani Classical Music.
Annapurna Devi (Devanagari: अन्नपूर्णा देवी; born Roshanara Khan on 23 April 1927) is a reclusive surbahar (bass sitar) player of Hindustani Classical Music.
Ariyakudi Ramanuja Iyengar
Ariyakudi Ramanuja Iyengar(அரியகுடி ராமானுஜ ஐயங்கார்) (1890–1967) or more popularly simply called as Ariyakudi was born in Ariyakudi a town in the Karaikudi district of Tamil Nadu, South Ind...
Ariyakudi Ramanuja Iyengar(அரியகுடி ராமானுஜ ஐயங்கார்) (1890–1967) or more popularly simply called as Ariyakudi was born in Ariyakudi a town in the Karaikudi district of Tamil Nadu, South Ind...
Aroon Purie
Aroon Purie is an Indian businessman who is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of India Today and the Chief Executive of the India Today Group.
Aroon Purie is an Indian businessman who is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of India Today and the Chief Executive of the India Today Group.
Arpita Singh
Arpita Singh is an Indian artist.
Arpita Singh is an Indian artist.
Arun Netravali
Arun N. Netravali (born May 26, 1946 in Bombay) is an Indian-American engineer who is a pioneer of digital technology including HDTV. He conducted seminal research in digital compression, signal...
Arun N. Netravali (born May 26, 1946 in Bombay) is an Indian-American engineer who is a pioneer of digital technology including HDTV. He conducted seminal research in digital compression, signal...
Arvind Panagariya
Arvind Panagariya is an Indian economist and Bhagwati Professor of Economics at Columbia University and an ex-Chief Economist at the Asian Development Bank.
Arvind Panagariya is an Indian economist and Bhagwati Professor of Economics at Columbia University and an ex-Chief Economist at the Asian Development Bank.
Asad Ali Khan
Asad Ali Khan was an Indian musician who played the plucked string instrument rudra veena.
Asad Ali Khan was an Indian musician who played the plucked string instrument rudra veena.
Ashok Desai
Ashok H. Desai was the Attorney General for India from July 1996 to 1998.
Ashok H. Desai was the Attorney General for India from July 1996 to 1998.
Asima Chatterjee
Asima Chatterjee was an Indian chemist noted for her work in the fields of organic chemistry and phytomedicine.
Asima Chatterjee was an Indian chemist noted for her work in the fields of organic chemistry and phytomedicine.
Ayyagari Sambasiva Rao
Ayyagari Sambasiva Rao (అయ్యగారి సాంబశివరావు) (popularly known as A.S.Rao) (1914–2003) was the founder of the Electronics Corporation of India Limited (ECIL) (Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India).
Ayyagari Sambasiva Rao (అయ్యగారి సాంబశివరావు) (popularly known as A.S.Rao) (1914–2003) was the founder of the Electronics Corporation of India Limited (ECIL) (Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India).
Azim Premji
Azim Hashim Premji is an Indian business tycoon and philanthropist who is the chairman of Wipro Limited, guiding the company through four decades of diversification and growth to emerge as one o...
Azim Hashim Premji is an Indian business tycoon and philanthropist who is the chairman of Wipro Limited, guiding the company through four decades of diversification and growth to emerge as one o...
B. B. Lal
Braj Basi Lal (born in Jhansi, India in 1921), better known as B. B. Lal, is a renowned Indian archaeologist.
Braj Basi Lal (born in Jhansi, India in 1921), better known as B. B. Lal, is a renowned Indian archaeologist.
B. C. Sanyal
Bhabesh Chandra Sanyal commonly known as B. C. Sanyal, the doyen of modernism in Indian art, was an Indian painter and sculpture and an Art teacher to three generations of artists.
Bhabesh Chandra Sanyal commonly known as B. C. Sanyal, the doyen of modernism in Indian art, was an Indian painter and sculpture and an Art teacher to three generations of artists.
B. K. Chaturvedi
B. K. Chaturvedi is an Indian civil servant.
B. K. Chaturvedi is an Indian civil servant.
B. K. Goyal
Dr. B K Goyal is an internationally acclaimed cardiologist and medical educationist of India.
Dr. B K Goyal is an internationally acclaimed cardiologist and medical educationist of India.
B. Muthuraman
B Muthuraman (full name Balasubramanian Muthuraman) was the Managing Director of Tata Steel, India's largest steel manufacturer.
B Muthuraman (full name Balasubramanian Muthuraman) was the Managing Director of Tata Steel, India's largest steel manufacturer.
B. Saroja Devi
B. Saroja Devi is an Indian actress.
B. Saroja Devi is an Indian actress.
B. Shiva Rao
Benegal Shiva Rao was an Indian journalist and politician.He was a member of the Constituent Assembly of India and an elected representative of the South Kanara constituency in the first Lok Sabha.
Benegal Shiva Rao was an Indian journalist and politician.He was a member of the Constituent Assembly of India and an elected representative of the South Kanara constituency in the first Lok Sabha.
Baba Kalyani
Babasaheb Neelkanth Kalyani is an Indian businessman who serves as the chairman and managing director of Bharat Forge, the flagship company of the Kalyani Group and the world's second-largest fo...
Babasaheb Neelkanth Kalyani is an Indian businessman who serves as the chairman and managing director of Bharat Forge, the flagship company of the Kalyani Group and the world's second-largest fo...
Bade Ghulam Ali Khan
Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan was a Hindustani classical vocalist, from the Patiala Gharana.
Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan was a Hindustani classical vocalist, from the Patiala Gharana.
Bal Gandharva
Narayan Shripad Rajhans (नारायण श्रीपाद राजहंस), better known as Bal Gandharva (बालगंधर्व) (1888–1967) was one of the greatest Marathi singers and stage actors.
Narayan Shripad Rajhans (नारायण श्रीपाद राजहंस), better known as Bal Gandharva (बालगंधर्व) (1888–1967) was one of the greatest Marathi singers and stage actors.
Bal Ram Nanda
Bal Ram Nanda (1917–30 May 2010) was a writer from New Delhi, India.
Bal Ram Nanda (1917–30 May 2010) was a writer from New Delhi, India.
Balagangadharanatha Swamiji
Sri Balagangadharanatha Swamiji is the seer of Adichunchanagiri, Nagamangala Taluk, Mandya district.
Sri Balagangadharanatha Swamiji is the seer of Adichunchanagiri, Nagamangala Taluk, Mandya district.
Balamani Amma
Nalappat Balamani Amma was an Indian poetess who wrote in Malayalam.
Nalappat Balamani Amma was an Indian poetess who wrote in Malayalam.
Balasaheb Vikhe Patil
Eknathrao alias Balasaheb Vikhe Patil (एकनाथराव उर्फ़ बाळासाहेब विखे पाटिल) (born Apr 10, 1932), popularly known as Balasaheb Vikhe Patil was a member of the 14th Lok Sabha of India.
Eknathrao alias Balasaheb Vikhe Patil (एकनाथराव उर्फ़ बाळासाहेब विखे पाटिल) (born Apr 10, 1932), popularly known as Balasaheb Vikhe Patil was a member of the 14th Lok Sabha of India.
Balasaraswati
Balasaraswati (13 May 1918 – 9 February 1984) was a celebrated Indian dancer, and her rendering of Bharatanatyam, a classical dance style originated in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, made...
Balasaraswati (13 May 1918 – 9 February 1984) was a celebrated Indian dancer, and her rendering of Bharatanatyam, a classical dance style originated in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, made...
Balasubramaniam Ramamurthi
Ramamurthi Balasubramaniam (31 January 1922 - 13 December 2003) was a globally renowned neurosurgeon, author, editor, a pioneer in neurosurgery in India and often recognized as the Father of Neu...
Ramamurthi Balasubramaniam (31 January 1922 - 13 December 2003) was a globally renowned neurosurgeon, author, editor, a pioneer in neurosurgery in India and often recognized as the Father of Neu...
Baldev Raj Chopra
Baldev Raj Chopra was an Indian director and producer of Bollywood movies and television serials.
Baldev Raj Chopra was an Indian director and producer of Bollywood movies and television serials.
Baldev Upadhyaya
Pandit Baldev Upadhyaya (पण्डित बलदेव उपाध्याय, 1899–1999) was a renowned Hindi, Sanskrit scholar, literary historian, essayist and critic.
Pandit Baldev Upadhyaya (पण्डित बलदेव उपाध्याय, 1899–1999) was a renowned Hindi, Sanskrit scholar, literary historian, essayist and critic.
Balraj Puri
Balraj Puri is the leading Indian Political commentator and human rights activist.
Balraj Puri is the leading Indian Political commentator and human rights activist.
Banoo Jehangir Coyaji
Banoo Jehangir Coyaji (August 22, 1918 - July 15, 2004) was an Indian physician and activist in family planning and population control.
Banoo Jehangir Coyaji (August 22, 1918 - July 15, 2004) was an Indian physician and activist in family planning and population control.
Basavaraj Rajguru
Basavraj Rajguru was born at Yaliwal, a village in the north Karnataka district of Dharwad, a great centre of Hindustani classical music.
Basavraj Rajguru was born at Yaliwal, a village in the north Karnataka district of Dharwad, a great centre of Hindustani classical music.
Begum Aizaz Rasul
Begum Qudsia Aizaz Rasul was an Indian politician and the only Muslim woman to be a member of the Constituent Assembly of India.
Begum Qudsia Aizaz Rasul was an Indian politician and the only Muslim woman to be a member of the Constituent Assembly of India.
Begum Akhtar
Akhtari Bai Faizabadi or Begum Akhtar was a well known Indian singer of Ghazal, Dadra and Thumri.
Akhtari Bai Faizabadi or Begum Akhtar was a well known Indian singer of Ghazal, Dadra and Thumri.
Belle Monappa Hegde
Belle Monappa Hegde, better known as B. M. Hegde, is a physician, educational administrator and the recipient of the Padma Bhushan award.
Belle Monappa Hegde, better known as B. M. Hegde, is a physician, educational administrator and the recipient of the Padma Bhushan award.
Bhagwan Sahay
Bhagwan Sahay (born February 15, 1905) was the Governor of Kerala, India, from February 6, 1966 to May 15, 1967.
Bhagwan Sahay (born February 15, 1905) was the Governor of Kerala, India, from February 6, 1966 to May 15, 1967.
Bhagwati Charan Verma
Bhagwati Charan Verma (भगवती चरण वर्मा) (August 30, 1903 -October 5, 1981), was one of the leading writers in Hindi.
Bhagwati Charan Verma (भगवती चरण वर्मा) (August 30, 1903 -October 5, 1981), was one of the leading writers in Hindi.
Bhai Vir Singh
Vir Singh was a poet, scholar and theologian and a figure in the movement for the revival and renewal of Punjabi literary tradition.
Vir Singh was a poet, scholar and theologian and a figure in the movement for the revival and renewal of Punjabi literary tradition.
Bhanumathi Ramakrishna
Dr. Paluvayi Bhanumathi Ramakrishna ( 7 September 1925 - 24 December 2005 ) was a noted Indian film actress, director, music director, singer, producer, book writer and songs writer.
Dr. Paluvayi Bhanumathi Ramakrishna ( 7 September 1925 - 24 December 2005 ) was a noted Indian film actress, director, music director, singer, producer, book writer and songs writer.
Bharat Ram
Bharat Ram (October 15, 1914 - July 11, 2007) was an Indian industrialist who built DCM.
Bharat Ram (October 15, 1914 - July 11, 2007) was an Indian industrialist who built DCM.
Bhikhu Parekh
Professor Bhikhu Chotalal Parekh, Baron Parekh is a political theorist.
Professor Bhikhu Chotalal Parekh, Baron Parekh is a political theorist.
Bhimsen Joshi
Pandit Bhimsen Gururaj Joshi; February 4, 1922 – January 24, 2011) was an Indian vocalist in the Hindustani classical tradition.
Pandit Bhimsen Gururaj Joshi; February 4, 1922 – January 24, 2011) was an Indian vocalist in the Hindustani classical tradition.
Bhisham Sahni
Bhisham Sahni भीष्म साहनी was a Hindi writer, playwright, and actor, most famous for his novel and television screenplay Tamas, a powerful and passionate account of the Partition of India.
Bhisham Sahni भीष्म साहनी was a Hindi writer, playwright, and actor, most famous for his novel and television screenplay Tamas, a powerful and passionate account of the Partition of India.
Bhogilal Pandya
Shri Bhogilal Pandya was a notable freedom fighter and social worker from Dungarpur in Indian state of Rajasthan.The Government of India conferred on him Padma Bhushan award for his services.
Shri Bhogilal Pandya was a notable freedom fighter and social worker from Dungarpur in Indian state of Rajasthan.The Government of India conferred on him Padma Bhushan award for his services.
Bhupen Hazarika
Dr. Bhupen Hazarika was an Indian lyricist, musician, singer, poet and film-maker from Assam.
Dr. Bhupen Hazarika was an Indian lyricist, musician, singer, poet and film-maker from Assam.
Bikash Sinha
Bikash Sinha is an eminent Indian physicist, active in the fields of nuclear physics and high energy physics.
Bikash Sinha is an eminent Indian physicist, active in the fields of nuclear physics and high energy physics.
Bipan Chandra
Bipan Chandra is an Indian historian, specialising in economic and political history of modern India.
Bipan Chandra is an Indian historian, specialising in economic and political history of modern India.
Bismillah Khan
Ustad Bismillah Khan (; March 21, 1916 – August 21, 2006) was an Indian shehnai maestro.
Ustad Bismillah Khan (; March 21, 1916 – August 21, 2006) was an Indian shehnai maestro.
Bomireddi Narasimha Reddy
Bommireddi Narasimha Reddy (బొమ్మిరెడ్డి నరసింహారెడ్డి) (16 November 1908, Y.Kothapalli, Kadapa district, Madras Province - November 1977) was an Indian film director and an early figure in the ...
Bommireddi Narasimha Reddy (బొమ్మిరెడ్డి నరసింహారెడ్డి) (16 November 1908, Y.Kothapalli, Kadapa district, Madras Province - November 1977) was an Indian film director and an early figure in the ...
Bommireddy Narasimha Reddy
Bommireddi Narasimha Reddy (బొమ్మిరెడ్డి నరసింహారెడ్డి) (16 November 1908, Y.Kothapalli, Kadapa district, Madras Province - November 1977) was an Indian film director and an early figure in the ...
Bommireddi Narasimha Reddy (బొమ్మిరెడ్డి నరసింహారెడ్డి) (16 November 1908, Y.Kothapalli, Kadapa district, Madras Province - November 1977) was an Indian film director and an early figure in the ...
Boyi Bhimanna
Dr. Boyi Bhimanna, also transliterated as Bheemanna, Bheemana and in other ways, was a famous Telugu poet.
Dr. Boyi Bhimanna, also transliterated as Bheemanna, Bheemana and in other ways, was a famous Telugu poet.
Brihaspati Dev Triguna
Brihaspati Dev Triguna ({वैद्य ब्रह्स्पति देव त्रिगुणा} (Born in India, 1920) is a Vaidya or ayurvedic doctor and an expert in nadivigyan, the ayurvedic technique of pulse diagnosis.
Brihaspati Dev Triguna ({वैद्य ब्रह्स्पति देव त्रिगुणा} (Born in India, 1920) is a Vaidya or ayurvedic doctor and an expert in nadivigyan, the ayurvedic technique of pulse diagnosis.
Brijmohan Lall Munjal
Brijmohan Lall Munjal (Punjabi:ਬ੍ਰਿਜਮੋਹਨ ਲਾਲ ਮੁੰਜਾਲ) is an Indian businessman and the founder of The Hero MotoCorp which owns Hero Honda Motors in India and is one of the richest people in India.
Brijmohan Lall Munjal (Punjabi:ਬ੍ਰਿਜਮੋਹਨ ਲਾਲ ਮੁੰਜਾਲ) is an Indian businessman and the founder of The Hero MotoCorp which owns Hero Honda Motors in India and is one of the richest people in India.
Buddhadeb Bosu
Buddhadeva Bose (also spelt Buddhadeb Bosu) (বুদ্ধদেব বসু) (1908–1974) was a major Bengali writer of the 20th century.
Buddhadeva Bose (also spelt Buddhadeb Bosu) (বুদ্ধদেব বসু) (1908–1974) was a major Bengali writer of the 20th century.
Buddhadev Das Gupta
Buddhadev Das Gupta (Bengali: বুদ্ধদেব দাশগুপ্ত Buddhodeb Dashgupto, born 1933) is an Indian classical musician who plays the sarod.
Buddhadev Das Gupta (Bengali: বুদ্ধদেব দাশগুপ্ত Buddhodeb Dashgupto, born 1933) is an Indian classical musician who plays the sarod.
C. K. Nayudu
Cottari Kanakaiya Nayudu ( (31 October 1895 – 14 November 1967), also known as 'CK', was an Indian cricketer who served as India's first Test captain.
Cottari Kanakaiya Nayudu ( (31 October 1895 – 14 November 1967), also known as 'CK', was an Indian cricketer who served as India's first Test captain.
C. K. Prahalad
Coimbatore Krishnarao Prahalad was the Paul and Ruth McCracken Distinguished University Professor of Corporate Strategy at the Stephen M. Ross School of Business in the University of Michigan.
Coimbatore Krishnarao Prahalad was the Paul and Ruth McCracken Distinguished University Professor of Corporate Strategy at the Stephen M. Ross School of Business in the University of Michigan.
C. P. Krishnan Nair
Capt. Chittarath Poovakkatt Krishnan Nair (born February 9,1922) is an Indian businessman, who founded Leela Lace Ltd., a textile company in 1957 and later became the Founder-Chairman of the Lee...
Capt. Chittarath Poovakkatt Krishnan Nair (born February 9,1922) is an Indian businessman, who founded Leela Lace Ltd., a textile company in 1957 and later became the Founder-Chairman of the Lee...
C. R. Vyas
Chintaman Raghunath Vyas (चिंतामण रघुनाथ व्यास) (9 November 1924 – 10 January 2002), popularly known as C. R. Vyas was an Indian classical singer.
Chintaman Raghunath Vyas (चिंतामण रघुनाथ व्यास) (9 November 1924 – 10 January 2002), popularly known as C. R. Vyas was an Indian classical singer.
C. S. Seshadri
C.S.Seshadri FRS is an eminent Indian mathematician.
C.S.Seshadri FRS is an eminent Indian mathematician.
C. Sivarama Murti
C. Sivaramamurti or Calambur Sivaramamurti, was an eminent art historian and Sanskrit scholar.
C. Sivaramamurti or Calambur Sivaramamurti, was an eminent art historian and Sanskrit scholar.
C. V. Chandrasekhar
C. V. Chandrasekhar, (born May 22, 1935) is one of India's senior most Bharatanatyam dancers, academician, dance scholar, composer, and choreographer.
C. V. Chandrasekhar, (born May 22, 1935) is one of India's senior most Bharatanatyam dancers, academician, dance scholar, composer, and choreographer.
Calyampudi Radhakrishna Rao
Calyampudi Radhakrishna Rao, FRS known as C R Rao is an Indian statistician.
Calyampudi Radhakrishna Rao, FRS known as C R Rao is an Indian statistician.
Camille Bulcke
Camille Bulcke (1 September 1909, Ramskapelle, Belgium -17 August 1982, New Delhi, India), was a Belgian Jesuit missionary in India, who attained pre-eminence in the Hindi language and came to b...
Camille Bulcke (1 September 1909, Ramskapelle, Belgium -17 August 1982, New Delhi, India), was a Belgian Jesuit missionary in India, who attained pre-eminence in the Hindi language and came to b...
Chanda Kochhar
Chanda Kochhar is currently the Managing Director of ICICI Bank and Chief Executive Officer.
Chanda Kochhar is currently the Managing Director of ICICI Bank and Chief Executive Officer.
Chandi Prasad Bhatt
Chandi Prasad Bhatt is an Indian Gandhian environmentalist and social activist, who founded Dasholi Gram Swarajya Sangh in Gopeshwar in 1964, which later became a mother-organization to the ...
Chandi Prasad Bhatt is an Indian Gandhian environmentalist and social activist, who founded Dasholi Gram Swarajya Sangh in Gopeshwar in 1964, which later became a mother-organization to the ...
Chandrashekhar Shankar Dharmadhikari
Chandrashekhar Shankar Dharmadhikari ( C.S.Dharmadhikari) is an Indian independence movement activist, a lawyer, a judge and an author.
Chandrashekhar Shankar Dharmadhikari ( C.S.Dharmadhikari) is an Indian independence movement activist, a lawyer, a judge and an author.
Chandrika Prasad Srivastava
Chandrika Prasad Srivastava (born 8 July 1920) is a retired Indian civil servant and international administrator and diplomat.
Chandrika Prasad Srivastava (born 8 July 1920) is a retired Indian civil servant and international administrator and diplomat.
Chandu Borde
Chandrakant Gulabrao "Chandu" Borde born 21 July 1934 in Poona In Marathi Christian Family, is a cricketer who was a member of the Indian team between 1958 and 1970.
Chandrakant Gulabrao "Chandu" Borde born 21 July 1934 in Poona In Marathi Christian Family, is a cricketer who was a member of the Indian team between 1958 and 1970.
Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavatar
Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavatar (Malayalam: ചെമ്പൈ വൈദ്യനാഥ ഭാഗവതര്, Tamil: செம்பை வைத்யநாத பாகவதர்) was a Carnatic music singer from Palakkad (state of Kerala, India).
Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavatar (Malayalam: ചെമ്പൈ വൈദ്യനാഥ ഭാഗവതര്, Tamil: செம்பை வைத்யநாத பாகவதர்) was a Carnatic music singer from Palakkad (state of Kerala, India).
Chhannulal Mishra
Pandit Chhannulal Mishra is a Hindustani classical singer from Banaras, a noted expotent of the Kirana gharana of the Hindustani classical music and especially the Khayal and the 'Purab Ang' - T...
Pandit Chhannulal Mishra is a Hindustani classical singer from Banaras, a noted expotent of the Kirana gharana of the Hindustani classical music and especially the Khayal and the 'Purab Ang' - T...
Chitranjan Singh Ranawat
Chitranjan Singh Ranawat is a hip surgeon.
Chitranjan Singh Ranawat is a hip surgeon.
D. B. Deodhar
Dinkar Balwant Deodhar (14 January 1892 – 24 August 1993) was an Indian cricketer, who played in first class cricket matches during 1911 – 1948.
Dinkar Balwant Deodhar (14 January 1892 – 24 August 1993) was an Indian cricketer, who played in first class cricket matches during 1911 – 1948.
D. C. Kizhakemuri
Dominic Chacko Kizhakemuri, better known as D. C. Kizhakemuri, was a well-known writer, activist and book publisher from Kerala, India.
Dominic Chacko Kizhakemuri, better known as D. C. Kizhakemuri, was a well-known writer, activist and book publisher from Kerala, India.
D. C. Pavate
Dadasaheb Chintmani Pavate, M.A (Cantab) (1899–1978) was awarded Padma Bhushan from the Government of India in 1967.
Dadasaheb Chintmani Pavate, M.A (Cantab) (1899–1978) was awarded Padma Bhushan from the Government of India in 1967.
D. K. Pattammal
Damal Krishnaswamy Pattammal was a prominent Carnatic musician and a playback singer for film songs in many Indian languages.
Damal Krishnaswamy Pattammal was a prominent Carnatic musician and a playback singer for film songs in many Indian languages.
D. V. Gundappa
Devanahalli Venkataramanaiah Gundappa, popularly known as DVG, was a prominent Kannada writer and a philosopher.
Devanahalli Venkataramanaiah Gundappa, popularly known as DVG, was a prominent Kannada writer and a philosopher.
Darashaw Nosherwan Wadia
Darashaw Nosherwan Wadia FRS (October 25, 1883 – June 15, 1969) was a geologist for the Geological Survey of India.
Darashaw Nosherwan Wadia FRS (October 25, 1883 – June 15, 1969) was a geologist for the Geological Survey of India.
Datto Vaman Potdar
Dattatray Vaman Potdar (August 5, 1890 – October 6, 1979), better known as Datto Vaman Potdar, was an eminent Indian historian, writer, and orator.
Dattatray Vaman Potdar (August 5, 1890 – October 6, 1979), better known as Datto Vaman Potdar, was an eminent Indian historian, writer, and orator.
Deepak Parekh
Deepak Parekh is the Chairman of Housing Development Finance Corporation, India's leading housing finance company.
Deepak Parekh is the Chairman of Housing Development Finance Corporation, India's leading housing finance company.
Dev Anand
Dharam Dev Pishorimal Anand (26 September 1923 – 3 December 2011), better known as Dev Anand, was an Indian film actor, writer, director and producer known for his work in Hindi cinema.
Dharam Dev Pishorimal Anand (26 September 1923 – 3 December 2011), better known as Dev Anand, was an Indian film actor, writer, director and producer known for his work in Hindi cinema.
Devaki Jain
Devaki Jain is a feminist writer who has worked mainly in the field of feminist economics.
Devaki Jain is a feminist writer who has worked mainly in the field of feminist economics.
Devi Prasad Shetty
Dr Devi Prasad Shetty is an Indian philanthropist and a cardiac surgeon.
Dr Devi Prasad Shetty is an Indian philanthropist and a cardiac surgeon.
Devulapalli Krishnasastri
Devulapalli Venkata Krishnasastri was a Telugu poet, playwright and translator.
Devulapalli Venkata Krishnasastri was a Telugu poet, playwright and translator.
Dhananjayans
Vannadil Pudiyaveettil Dhananjayan and Shanta Dhananjayan, popularly known as the Dhananjayans are regarded as the legendary dancing couple of India.
Vannadil Pudiyaveettil Dhananjayan and Shanta Dhananjayan, popularly known as the Dhananjayans are regarded as the legendary dancing couple of India.
Dhanvanthi Rama Rau
Dhanvanthi Handoo Rama Rau (1893–1987) was founder and president of the Family Planning Association of India.
Dhanvanthi Handoo Rama Rau (1893–1987) was founder and president of the Family Planning Association of India.
Dharmendra
Dharmendra Singh Deol, better known as Dharmendra, is an award-winning Hindi film actor who has appeared in more than 247 Hindi-language films as of 2011.
Dharmendra Singh Deol, better known as Dharmendra, is an award-winning Hindi film actor who has appeared in more than 247 Hindi-language films as of 2011.
Dhirendra Nath Ganguly
Dhirendra Nath Ganguly (ধীরেন্দ্রনাথ গাঙ্গুলী) (26 March 1893 - 18 November 1978), better known as Dhiren Ganguly or D.G, was a Dadasaheb Phalke Award winning and Padma Bhushan recip...
Dhirendra Nath Ganguly (ধীরেন্দ্রনাথ গাঙ্গুলী) (26 March 1893 - 18 November 1978), better known as Dhiren Ganguly or D.G, was a Dadasaheb Phalke Award winning and Padma Bhushan recip...
Dhyan Chand
Dhyan Chand was an Indian field hockey player who was considered to be one of the greatest players of all time.
Dhyan Chand was an Indian field hockey player who was considered to be one of the greatest players of all time.
Durgabai Deshmukh
Durgābāi, Lady Deshmukh was an Indian freedom fighter, lawyer, social worker and politician.
Durgābāi, Lady Deshmukh was an Indian freedom fighter, lawyer, social worker and politician.
Dwijen Mukhopadhyay
Dwijen Mukhopadhyay is a legendary singer and music director of India, who has been working in the field of music for the last six decades.
Dwijen Mukhopadhyay is a legendary singer and music director of India, who has been working in the field of music for the last six decades.
E. T. Narayanan Mooss
E. T. Narayanan Mooss is an Indian physician.
E. T. Narayanan Mooss is an Indian physician.
Ebrahim Alkazi
Ebrahim Alkazi (born 1925) is one of the most influential Indian theatre directors and Drama teachers in 20th century Indian theatre.
Ebrahim Alkazi (born 1925) is one of the most influential Indian theatre directors and Drama teachers in 20th century Indian theatre.
Ela Bhatt
Ela Ramesh Bhatt is the founder of the Self-Employed Women's Association of India.
Ela Ramesh Bhatt is the founder of the Self-Employed Women's Association of India.
Ela Gandhi
Ela Gandhi, granddaughter of Mohandas Gandhi is a peace activist and was a Member of Parliament in South Africa from 1994-2004, where she aligned with the African National Congress party repre...
Ela Gandhi, granddaughter of Mohandas Gandhi is a peace activist and was a Member of Parliament in South Africa from 1994-2004, where she aligned with the African National Congress party repre...
Fali Sam Nariman
Fali Sam Nariman is a distinguished Indian Constitutional jurist, and senior advocate to the Supreme Court of India since 1971 and has remained the President of the Bar Association of India sinc...
Fali Sam Nariman is a distinguished Indian Constitutional jurist, and senior advocate to the Supreme Court of India since 1971 and has remained the President of the Bar Association of India sinc...
Faquir Chand Kohli
Faquir Chand Kohli is a former chairman of Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.
Faquir Chand Kohli is a former chairman of Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.
Frank Pallone
Frank Pallone, Jr. is an openly gay member of the U.S. Representative for, serving since 1993.
Frank Pallone, Jr. is an openly gay member of the U.S. Representative for, serving since 1993.
G. Madhavan Nair
G. Madhavan Nair (ജി. മാധവന് നായര്) (born October 31, 1943) is the former Chairman of Indian Space Research Organisation and Secretary to the Department of Space, Government of India since Sep...
G. Madhavan Nair (ജി. മാധവന് നായര്) (born October 31, 1943) is the former Chairman of Indian Space Research Organisation and Secretary to the Department of Space, Government of India since Sep...
Gaganvihari Lallubhai Mehta
Gaganvihari Lallubhai Mehta was the ambassador of India to the United States from 1952 to 1958.
Gaganvihari Lallubhai Mehta was the ambassador of India to the United States from 1952 to 1958.
Gangubai Hangal
Gangubai Hangal (ಗಂಗೂಬಾಯಿ ಹಾನಗಲ್) (5 March 1913 – 21 July 2009) was an Indian singer of the khyal genre of Hindustani classical music, who was known for her deep and powerful voice.
Gangubai Hangal (ಗಂಗೂಬಾಯಿ ಹಾನಗಲ್) (5 March 1913 – 21 July 2009) was an Indian singer of the khyal genre of Hindustani classical music, who was known for her deep and powerful voice.
Gary Ackerman
Gary Leonard Ackerman is the U.S. Representative for, serving since a special election in 1983.
Gary Leonard Ackerman is the U.S. Representative for, serving since a special election in 1983.
George Joseph (scientist)
Dr. George Joseph has made significant contribution to the development of remote sensing technology in India, especially in the field of earth observation sensors.
Dr. George Joseph has made significant contribution to the development of remote sensing technology in India, especially in the field of earth observation sensors.
George Sudarshan
Ennackal Chandy George Sudarshan (born 16 September 1931), also E.C.G. Sudarshan, is a prominent Indian American physicist, author, and professor at The University of Texas at Austin.
Ennackal Chandy George Sudarshan (born 16 September 1931), also E.C.G. Sudarshan, is a prominent Indian American physicist, author, and professor at The University of Texas at Austin.
Ghulam Mustafa Khan (singer)
Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan (born March 3, 1931) is an Indian classical musician in the Hindustani classical music tradition.
Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan (born March 3, 1931) is an Indian classical musician in the Hindustani classical music tradition.
Girish Karnad
Girish Raghunath Karnad (born 19 May 1938) is a contemporary writer, playwright, screenwriter, actor and movie director in Kannada language.
Girish Raghunath Karnad (born 19 May 1938) is a contemporary writer, playwright, screenwriter, actor and movie director in Kannada language.
Gokulbhai Bhatt
Gokulbhai Daulatram Bhatt (born 1899, date of death unknown) was a freedom fighter and a social worker from Rajasthan state in India.
Gokulbhai Daulatram Bhatt (born 1899, date of death unknown) was a freedom fighter and a social worker from Rajasthan state in India.
Gopaldas Neeraj
Gopaldas Saxena 'Neeraj' (popularly known as Niraj or Neeraj) is among the best-known poets and authors in Hindi literature.
Gopaldas Saxena 'Neeraj' (popularly known as Niraj or Neeraj) is among the best-known poets and authors in Hindi literature.
Gopi Chand Narang
Gopi Chand Narang is an Indian scholar of Urdu language and literature, an eminent Urdu writer, scholar, critic and linguist.
Gopi Chand Narang is an Indian scholar of Urdu language and literature, an eminent Urdu writer, scholar, critic and linguist.
Gopinath Kaviraj
Gopinath Kaviraj (7 September 1887 – 12 June 1976) was a Sanskrit scholar and philosopher.
Gopinath Kaviraj (7 September 1887 – 12 June 1976) was a Sanskrit scholar and philosopher.
Gottipati Brahmaiah
Gottipati Brahmaiah or Gottipati Brahmayya (Telugu: గొట్టిపాటి బ్రహ్మయ్య) (December 3, 1889–1984) was a freedom fighter, popularly known as Ryotu Pedda (Leader of Farmers).
Gottipati Brahmaiah or Gottipati Brahmayya (Telugu: గొట్టిపాటి బ్రహ్మయ్య) (December 3, 1889–1984) was a freedom fighter, popularly known as Ryotu Pedda (Leader of Farmers).
Govind Sakharam Sardesai
Govind Sakharam Sardesai (Devanagari: गोविंद सखाराम सरदेसाई) (May 17, 1865 - November 29, 1959), popularly known as Riyasatkar Sardesai (रियासतकार सरदेसाई), was an eminent historian from Mah...
Govind Sakharam Sardesai (Devanagari: गोविंद सखाराम सरदेसाई) (May 17, 1865 - November 29, 1959), popularly known as Riyasatkar Sardesai (रियासतकार सरदेसाई), was an eminent historian from Mah...
Govindarajan Padmanabhan
Govindarajan Padmanaban is a renowned biochemist and a pioneer in Indian biotechnology.
Govindarajan Padmanaban is a renowned biochemist and a pioneer in Indian biotechnology.
Grace Morley
Dr. Grace Louise McCann Morley (1900–1985) was a museologist of global influence.
Dr. Grace Louise McCann Morley (1900–1985) was a museologist of global influence.
Gujarmal Modi
Rai Bahadur Gujrmal Modi was a noted Indian industrialist and philanthropist, who co-established the Modi Group of companies and the industrial city of Modinagar, Uttar Pradesh in 1933, with hi...
Rai Bahadur Gujrmal Modi was a noted Indian industrialist and philanthropist, who co-established the Modi Group of companies and the industrial city of Modinagar, Uttar Pradesh in 1933, with hi...
Gulzar
Sampooran Singh Kalra, known popularly by his pen name Gulzar, is an Indian poet, lyricist and director.
Sampooran Singh Kalra, known popularly by his pen name Gulzar, is an Indian poet, lyricist and director.
Gurbaksh Singh Dhillon
Gurbaksh Singh Dhillon (March 18, 1914 – February 6, 2006) was an officer in the Indian National Army who was charged with "waging war against His Majesty the King Emperor".
Gurbaksh Singh Dhillon (March 18, 1914 – February 6, 2006) was an officer in the Indian National Army who was charged with "waging war against His Majesty the King Emperor".
Gurram Jashuva
Gurram Jashuva or G Joshua (గుర్రం జాషువ) (28 September 1895 – 24 July 1971) was a popular Telugu poet.
Gurram Jashuva or G Joshua (గుర్రం జాషువ) (28 September 1895 – 24 July 1971) was a popular Telugu poet.
H. Narasimhaiah
Hosur Narasimhaiah was a physicist, educator, freedom fighter and rationalist from Karnataka, India.
Hosur Narasimhaiah was a physicist, educator, freedom fighter and rationalist from Karnataka, India.
H. P. S. Ahluwalia
Major H.P.S. Ahluwalia is an Indian mountaineer.
Major H.P.S. Ahluwalia is an Indian mountaineer.
Habib Tanvir
Habib Tanvir (1 September 1923 – 8 June 2009) was one of the most popular Indian Urdu, Hindi playwrights, a theatre director, poet and actor.
Habib Tanvir (1 September 1923 – 8 June 2009) was one of the most popular Indian Urdu, Hindi playwrights, a theatre director, poet and actor.
Hafiz Ali Khan
Hafiz Ali Khan (1888-1972) was an Indian Sarod player.
Hafiz Ali Khan (1888-1972) was an Indian Sarod player.
Hanut Singh
Brigadier Padma Bhushan Rao Bahadur Rao Raja Shri Hanut Singh (20 March 1900 – 12 October 1982) was a British Indian Army soldier and polo player.
Brigadier Padma Bhushan Rao Bahadur Rao Raja Shri Hanut Singh (20 March 1900 – 12 October 1982) was a British Indian Army soldier and polo player.
Harbaksh Singh
Lt General Harbaksh Singh (1913 – 1999) was a senior Indian Army officer who played a key role during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965.
Lt General Harbaksh Singh (1913 – 1999) was a senior Indian Army officer who played a key role during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965.
Haribhau Upadhyaya
Haribhau Upadhyaya (हरिभाऊ उपाध्याय) was an Indian politician and an Indian independence activist.
Haribhau Upadhyaya (हरिभाऊ उपाध्याय) was an Indian politician and an Indian independence activist.
Harindranath Chattopadhyay
Harindranath Chattopadhyay was an Indian English poet, an actor, and a member of the 1st Lok Sabha from Vijayawada constituency.
Harindranath Chattopadhyay was an Indian English poet, an actor, and a member of the 1st Lok Sabha from Vijayawada constituency.
Haroon Khan Sherwani
Haroon Khan Sherwani (1891–1980) was a renowned Indian historian, scholar, and author.
Haroon Khan Sherwani (1891–1980) was a renowned Indian historian, scholar, and author.
Hasmukhbhai Parekh
Hasmukhbhai Parekh (born March 10, 1911) (died 1994) was an Indian financial entrepreneur, writer, and philanthropist.
Hasmukhbhai Parekh (born March 10, 1911) (died 1994) was an Indian financial entrepreneur, writer, and philanthropist.
Hazari Prasad Dwivedi
'Acharya' Hazari Prasad Dwivedi (हजारी प्रसाद द्विवेदी) (August 19, 1907May 19, 1979) was a Hindi novelist, literary historian, essayist, critic and scholar.
'Acharya' Hazari Prasad Dwivedi (हजारी प्रसाद द्विवेदी) (August 19, 1907May 19, 1979) was a Hindi novelist, literary historian, essayist, critic and scholar.
Henning Holck-Larsen
Henning Holck-Larsen (July 4, 1907 Denmark — July 27, 2003 Mumbai) was a Dane who co-founded the Indian engineering firm Larsen & Toubro (L&T).
Henning Holck-Larsen (July 4, 1907 Denmark — July 27, 2003 Mumbai) was a Dane who co-founded the Indian engineering firm Larsen & Toubro (L&T).
Hirabai Barodekar
Hirābai Barodekar was a renowned Indian Hindustāni classical music singer, of Kirana gharana.
Hirābai Barodekar was a renowned Indian Hindustāni classical music singer, of Kirana gharana.
Homi J. Bhabha
Homi Jehangir Bhabha, was an Indian nuclear physicist, founding director, and professor of physics at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research.
Homi Jehangir Bhabha, was an Indian nuclear physicist, founding director, and professor of physics at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research.
Homi K. Bhabha
Homi K. Bhabha is the Anne F. Rothenberg Professor of English and American Literature and Language, and the Director of the Humanities Center at Harvard University.
Homi K. Bhabha is the Anne F. Rothenberg Professor of English and American Literature and Language, and the Director of the Humanities Center at Harvard University.
Homi Sethna
Homi Nusserwanji Sethna, PhD, was an Indian nuclear scientist and a chemical engineer, gaining international fame as the Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission during the time when the first n...
Homi Nusserwanji Sethna, PhD, was an Indian nuclear scientist and a chemical engineer, gaining international fame as the Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission during the time when the first n...
Horace Alexander
Horace Gundry Alexander (July 30, 1889 – September 30, 1989) was an English Quaker teacher and writer, pacifist and ornithologist.
Horace Gundry Alexander (July 30, 1889 – September 30, 1989) was an English Quaker teacher and writer, pacifist and ornithologist.
Husain Ahmed Madani
Syed Husain Ahmad Madani (6 October 1879 - 1957) was an Islamic scholar from the Indian subcontinent.
Syed Husain Ahmad Madani (6 October 1879 - 1957) was an Islamic scholar from the Indian subcontinent.
Ilaiyaraaja
Ilaiyaraaja (born Gnanadesikan on 3 June 1943) is an Indian film composer, singer, and lyricist mainly in the Tamil film Industry.
Ilaiyaraaja (born Gnanadesikan on 3 June 1943) is an Indian film composer, singer, and lyricist mainly in the Tamil film Industry.
Irfan Habib
Irfan Habib is an Indian Marxist historian, a former Chairman of the Indian Council of Historical Research and a Padma Bhushan awardee.
Irfan Habib is an Indian Marxist historian, a former Chairman of the Indian Council of Historical Research and a Padma Bhushan awardee.
Isher Judge Ahluwalia
Isher Judge Ahluwalia is currently Member, National Manufacturing Competitiveness Council, Government of India.
Isher Judge Ahluwalia is currently Member, National Manufacturing Competitiveness Council, Government of India.
Ismail Merchant
Ismail Merchant (ઈસ્માઈલ મર્ચન્ટ) (25 December 1936 – 25 May 2005) was an Indian-born film producer, best known for the results of his famously long collaboration with Merchant Ivory Produc...
Ismail Merchant (ઈસ્માઈલ મર્ચન્ટ) (25 December 1936 – 25 May 2005) was an Indian-born film producer, best known for the results of his famously long collaboration with Merchant Ivory Produc...
Jagat Singh Mehta
Jagat Singh Mehta is a former foreign secretary of India.
Jagat Singh Mehta is a former foreign secretary of India.
Jagjit Singh
Jagjit Singh, born Jagmohan Singh; was a prominent Indian Ghazal singer, songwriter and musician.
Jagjit Singh, born Jagmohan Singh; was a prominent Indian Ghazal singer, songwriter and musician.
Jagmohan
Jag Mohan Malhotra is an Indian politician.
Jag Mohan Malhotra is an Indian politician.
Jai Krishna
Jai Krishna was an eminent civil engineer from India with specialisation in earthquake engineering.
Jai Krishna was an eminent civil engineer from India with specialisation in earthquake engineering.
Jainendra Kumar
Jainendra Kumar जैनेंद्र कुमार born Anandi Lal (आनंदी लाल) (January 2, 1905-December 24, 1988), was an influential Hindi writer of 20th century.
Jainendra Kumar जैनेंद्र कुमार born Anandi Lal (आनंदी लाल) (January 2, 1905-December 24, 1988), was an influential Hindi writer of 20th century.
Jaiveer Agarwal
Jaiveer Agarwal was a renowned Indian ophthalmologist and founder of Dr. Agarwal’s Group of Eye Hospitals.
Jaiveer Agarwal was a renowned Indian ophthalmologist and founder of Dr. Agarwal’s Group of Eye Hospitals.
Jasdev Singh
Jasdev Singh is a noted sports commentator from India.
Jasdev Singh is a noted sports commentator from India.
Jayakanthan
Jayakanthan is a Tamil writer, essayist, journalist, pamphleteer, film-maker and critic.
Jayakanthan is a Tamil writer, essayist, journalist, pamphleteer, film-maker and critic.
Jayant Narlikar
Dr. Jayant Vishnu Narlikar (born July 19, 1938) (Marathi: जयंत विष्णू नारळीकर) is an Indian cosmologist.
Dr. Jayant Vishnu Narlikar (born July 19, 1938) (Marathi: जयंत विष्णू नारळीकर) is an Indian cosmologist.
Jayant Pandurang Naik
Jayant Pandurang Naik, often called J. P. Naik (September 5, 1907 – August 30, 1981) was an Indian educator.
Jayant Pandurang Naik, often called J. P. Naik (September 5, 1907 – August 30, 1981) was an Indian educator.
Jeffrey Sachs
Jeffrey David Sachs is an American economist and Director of The Earth Institute at Columbia University.
Jeffrey David Sachs is an American economist and Director of The Earth Institute at Columbia University.
Jhabarmal Sharma
Jhabarmal Sharma was a noted journalist and historian of Rajasthan state in India.
Jhabarmal Sharma was a noted journalist and historian of Rajasthan state in India.
Ji Xianlin
Ji Xianlin (季羡林; August 6, 1911 – July 11, 2009) was a Chinese Indologist, linguist, paleographer, historian, and writer who had been honored by the governments of both India and China.
Ji Xianlin (季羡林; August 6, 1911 – July 11, 2009) was a Chinese Indologist, linguist, paleographer, historian, and writer who had been honored by the governments of both India and China.
Jnan Prakash Ghosh
Pandit Jnan Prakash Ghosh (1912 – February 18, 1997) was an Indian tabla player and musicologist.
Pandit Jnan Prakash Ghosh (1912 – February 18, 1997) was an Indian tabla player and musicologist.
Joginder Singh Dhillon
Lieutenant General Joginder Singh Dhillon (1914–2003) was a decorated and celebrated Indian and Sikh military war hero.
Lieutenant General Joginder Singh Dhillon (1914–2003) was a decorated and celebrated Indian and Sikh military war hero.
Jose Pereira
José Costa Pereira (born Torres Vedras, 15 September 1931) was a Portuguese goalkeeper.
José Costa Pereira (born Torres Vedras, 15 September 1931) was a Portuguese goalkeeper.
Josh Malihabadi
Josh Malihabadi (born as Shabbir Hasan Khan; ) (December 5, 1894 – February 22, 1982) was a noted Urdu poet born in British India, who was an Indian citizen until 1958, when he emigr...
Josh Malihabadi (born as Shabbir Hasan Khan; ) (December 5, 1894 – February 22, 1982) was a noted Urdu poet born in British India, who was an Indian citizen until 1958, when he emigr...
Julio Francis Ribeiro
Julio Francis Ribeiro, (born on May 5, 1929 in Goa) is a retired Indian police officer and civil servant.
Julio Francis Ribeiro, (born on May 5, 1929 in Goa) is a retired Indian police officer and civil servant.
Julio Ribeiro (Indian police officer)
Julio Francis Ribeiro is a retired Indian police officer and civil servant.
Julio Francis Ribeiro is a retired Indian police officer and civil servant.
K. A. Nilakanta Sastri
Kallidaikurichi Aiyah Nilakanta Sastri (கல்லிடைக்குறிச்சி அய்யா நீலகண்ட சாஸ்திரி) (b.August 12, 1892- d.June 15, 1975) was an Indian historian and Dravidologist who is generally regarded as the ...
Kallidaikurichi Aiyah Nilakanta Sastri (கல்லிடைக்குறிச்சி அய்யா நீலகண்ட சாஸ்திரி) (b.August 12, 1892- d.June 15, 1975) was an Indian historian and Dravidologist who is generally regarded as the ...
K. G. Ramanathan
Kollagunta Gopalaiyer Ramanathan (November 13, 1920 - May 10, 1992) was an Indian mathematician known for his work in number theory.
Kollagunta Gopalaiyer Ramanathan (November 13, 1920 - May 10, 1992) was an Indian mathematician known for his work in number theory.
K. G. Subramanyan
K. G. Subramanyan is a contemporary Indian painter.
K. G. Subramanyan is a contemporary Indian painter.
K. I. Varaprasad Reddy
K.I. Varaprasad Reddy born November 17, 1948) is an Indian entrepreneur and he is the Founder of Shantha BiotechnicsLtd.
K.I. Varaprasad Reddy born November 17, 1948) is an Indian entrepreneur and he is the Founder of Shantha BiotechnicsLtd.
K. J. Yesudas
Kattassery Joseph Yesudas (born 10 January 1940) is an Indian classical musician and playback singer.
Kattassery Joseph Yesudas (born 10 January 1940) is an Indian classical musician and playback singer.
K. M. Cherian
K. M. Cherian is a leading Indian heart surgeon who has pioneered new treatments, founded new hospitals and earned an international reputation.
K. M. Cherian is a leading Indian heart surgeon who has pioneered new treatments, founded new hospitals and earned an international reputation.
K. M. George
Karimpumannil Mathai George, popularly known as Dr. K. M. George, is an eminent Malayalam writer and educator.
Karimpumannil Mathai George, popularly known as Dr. K. M. George, is an eminent Malayalam writer and educator.
K. N. Panikkar
K. N. Panikkar (born 1936) is an Indian historian, associated with the "Marxist school" of historiography.
K. N. Panikkar (born 1936) is an Indian historian, associated with the "Marxist school" of historiography.
K. Natwar Singh
Kunwar Natwar Singh, popularly known as K. Natwar Singh is an Indian politician and former cabinet minister.
Kunwar Natwar Singh, popularly known as K. Natwar Singh is an Indian politician and former cabinet minister.
K. P. Kesava Menon
Kizhakke Potta Kesava Menon (1886-1978) was a patriot, idealist and Indian independence activist.
Kizhakke Potta Kesava Menon (1886-1978) was a patriot, idealist and Indian independence activist.
K. P. S. Menon (senior)
Kumara Padmanabha Sivasankara Menon, CIE, ICS was a pioneering career diplomat in the Indian Civil Service,.
Kumara Padmanabha Sivasankara Menon, CIE, ICS was a pioneering career diplomat in the Indian Civil Service,.
K. Parasaran
Shri K. Parasaran (born October 9, 1927) is an Indian lawyer.
Shri K. Parasaran (born October 9, 1927) is an Indian lawyer.
K. R. Ramanathan
Kalpathi Ramakrishna Ramanathan was an Indian physicist and meteorologist.
Kalpathi Ramakrishna Ramanathan was an Indian physicist and meteorologist.
K. Shankar Pillai
Kesava Shankara Pillai, better known as Shankar, was an Indian cartoonist.
Kesava Shankara Pillai, better known as Shankar, was an Indian cartoonist.
K. Shivaram Karanth
Kota Shivaram Karanth was a major Kannada writer, social activist, environmentalist, Yakshagana artist, film maker and thinker.
Kota Shivaram Karanth was a major Kannada writer, social activist, environmentalist, Yakshagana artist, film maker and thinker.
K. Srinivasan
Krishnaswamy Srinivasan (born in 1951) is presently a Public Relations and Communication consultant at Chennai.
Krishnaswamy Srinivasan (born in 1951) is presently a Public Relations and Communication consultant at Chennai.
K. Sukumaran
K. Sukumaran (8 January 1903 - 18 September 1981) was the Editor of Kerala Kaumudi Daily, the third most circulated newspaper in Malayalam which celebrated its centenary in 2011.
K. Sukumaran (8 January 1903 - 18 September 1981) was the Editor of Kerala Kaumudi Daily, the third most circulated newspaper in Malayalam which celebrated its centenary in 2011.
K.G. Subramanyan
K.G. Subramanyan (born 1924) is a contemporary Indian painter.
K.G. Subramanyan (born 1924) is a contemporary Indian painter.
Kadur Venkatalakshmma
Kadur Venkatalakshmma was a renowned classical dancer.
Kadur Venkatalakshmma was a renowned classical dancer.
Kailas Nath Kaul
Professor Kailas (Kailash) Nath Kaul (Hindi, Marathi, Nepali, Kashmiri: कैलाश नाथ कौल, Urdu, Persian, Kashmiri: کیلاش ناتھ کول, Russian: Кайлаш Натх Кауль), FLS (1905–1983) was an Indian botanis...
Professor Kailas (Kailash) Nath Kaul (Hindi, Marathi, Nepali, Kashmiri: कैलाश नाथ कौल, Urdu, Persian, Kashmiri: کیلاش ناتھ کول, Russian: Кайлаш Натх Кауль), FLS (1905–1983) was an Indian botanis...
Kalanidhi Narayanan
Kalanidhi Narayanan is an Indian dancer and teacher of Indian classical dance form of Bharatnatyam, who was the early non-devadasi girl to learn the dance form and perform it on stage in 1930s a...
Kalanidhi Narayanan is an Indian dancer and teacher of Indian classical dance form of Bharatnatyam, who was the early non-devadasi girl to learn the dance form and perform it on stage in 1930s a...
Kalindi Charan Panigrahi
Kalindi Charan Panigrahi (2 July 1901 – 15 May 1991), was a noted Odia poet, novelist, story writer, dramatist, and essayist.
Kalindi Charan Panigrahi (2 July 1901 – 15 May 1991), was a noted Odia poet, novelist, story writer, dramatist, and essayist.
Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay
Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay (, কম্লাদেবী চট্টোপাধ্যায়; 3 April 1903 – 29 October 1988) was an Indian social reformer, freedom fighter, and most remembered for her contribution to Indian independen...
Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay (, কম্লাদেবী চট্টোপাধ্যায়; 3 April 1903 – 29 October 1988) was an Indian social reformer, freedom fighter, and most remembered for her contribution to Indian independen...
Kamleshwar
Kamleshwar (कमलेश्वर; 6 January 1932 27 January 2007) was a prominent 20th-century Hindi writer, and script and dialogue writer for Hindi cinema and television.
Kamleshwar (कमलेश्वर; 6 January 1932 27 January 2007) was a prominent 20th-century Hindi writer, and script and dialogue writer for Hindi cinema and television.
Kanuri Lakshmana Rao
Dr. Kanuri Lakshmana Rao B.E., Ph.D. is an Indian engineer and a Padma Bhushan awardee.
Dr. Kanuri Lakshmana Rao B.E., Ph.D. is an Indian engineer and a Padma Bhushan awardee.
Kanwar Sen
Kanwar Sen,also spelt as Kanwar Sain, was an eminent civil engineer from Rajasthan state in India.
Kanwar Sen,also spelt as Kanwar Sain, was an eminent civil engineer from Rajasthan state in India.
Kapil Dev
Kapil Dev Ramlal Nikhanj (born 6 January 1959, Chandigarh Punjab, India), better known as Kapil Dev, is a former Indian cricketer.
Kapil Dev Ramlal Nikhanj (born 6 January 1959, Chandigarh Punjab, India), better known as Kapil Dev, is a former Indian cricketer.
Karamshi Jethabhai Somaiya
Karamshi Jethabhai Somaiya was an Indian educationist who founded many educational institutes in Maharashtra state in India.
Karamshi Jethabhai Somaiya was an Indian educationist who founded many educational institutes in Maharashtra state in India.
Kariamanickam Srinivasa Krishnan
Padma Bhushan Sir Kariamanickam Srinivasa Krishnan, MSc in Physics, FRS, was an Indian physicist.
Padma Bhushan Sir Kariamanickam Srinivasa Krishnan, MSc in Physics, FRS, was an Indian physicist.
Kartar Singh Duggal
Kartar Singh Duggal (1 March 1917 – 26 January 2012) was an Indian writer who wrote in Punjabi, Urdu, Hindi, and English.
Kartar Singh Duggal (1 March 1917 – 26 January 2012) was an Indian writer who wrote in Punjabi, Urdu, Hindi, and English.
Kasturirangan
Dr. Krishnaswamy Kasturirangan is a space scientist based in Bangalore, Karnataka who headed the Indian Space Research Organization for more than 9 years until 2003.
Dr. Krishnaswamy Kasturirangan is a space scientist based in Bangalore, Karnataka who headed the Indian Space Research Organization for more than 9 years until 2003.
Kattingeri Krishna Hebbar
Kattingeri Krishna Hebbar (1911–1996) better known as K.K. Hebbar was a celebrated artist known for his India themed artworks.
Kattingeri Krishna Hebbar (1911–1996) better known as K.K. Hebbar was a celebrated artist known for his India themed artworks.
Kavalam Narayana Panicker
Kavalam Narayana Panicker is an Indian dramatist, theatre director and poet.
Kavalam Narayana Panicker is an Indian dramatist, theatre director and poet.
Kazi Nazrul Islam
Kazi Nazrul Islam (কাজী নজরুল ইসলাম Kazi Nozrul Islam) (25 May 1899–29 August 1976), sobriquet Bidrohi Kobi (Rebel Poet), was a Bengali poet, musician and revolutionary who pion...
Kazi Nazrul Islam (কাজী নজরুল ইসলাম Kazi Nozrul Islam) (25 May 1899–29 August 1976), sobriquet Bidrohi Kobi (Rebel Poet), was a Bengali poet, musician and revolutionary who pion...
Kelucharan Mohapatra
Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra was an Indian classical dancer, guru and proponent of Orissi dance, who is credited for the revival of the classical dance form in the 20th century.
Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra was an Indian classical dancer, guru and proponent of Orissi dance, who is credited for the revival of the classical dance form in the 20th century.
Kesarbai Kerkar
Kesarbai Kerkar (Devanagari: सुरश्री कॆसरबाई कॆरकर) (July 13, 1892 – September 16, 1977) was an Indian classical vocalist of the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana.
Kesarbai Kerkar (Devanagari: सुरश्री कॆसरबाई कॆरकर) (July 13, 1892 – September 16, 1977) was an Indian classical vocalist of the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana.
Ketayun Ardeshir Dinshaw
Ketayun Ardeshir Dinshaw FRCR (November 16, 1943 - August 26, 2011) was a prominent personality in the field of Indian medicine and played a significant role in the evolution of modern cancer ca...
Ketayun Ardeshir Dinshaw FRCR (November 16, 1943 - August 26, 2011) was a prominent personality in the field of Indian medicine and played a significant role in the evolution of modern cancer ca...
Khadim Hussain Khan
Khadim Hussain Khan (1907–1993) was an Indian singer born in Atrauli, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Khadim Hussain Khan (1907–1993) was an Indian singer born in Atrauli, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Khaled Choudhury
Khaled Choudhury is a renowned theatre personality and artist of Bengal.
Khaled Choudhury is a renowned theatre personality and artist of Bengal.
Khalid Hameed, Baron Hameed
Khalid Hameed, Baron Hameed, CBE DL, is currently the Chairman of Alpha Hospital Group, as well as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the London International Hospital.
Khalid Hameed, Baron Hameed, CBE DL, is currently the Chairman of Alpha Hospital Group, as well as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the London International Hospital.
Khushwant Singh
Khushwant Singh (ਖ਼ੁਸ਼ਵੰਤ ਸਿੰਘ ; born 2 February 1915) is a prominent Indian novelist and journalist.
Khushwant Singh (ਖ਼ੁਸ਼ਵੰਤ ਸਿੰਘ ; born 2 February 1915) is a prominent Indian novelist and journalist.
Kishori Amonkar
Kishori Amonkar (किशोरी आमोणकर) (born 1932) is an Indian classical singer who performs in the classical genre khyal and the light classical genres thumri and bhajan.
Kishori Amonkar (किशोरी आमोणकर) (born 1932) is an Indian classical singer who performs in the classical genre khyal and the light classical genres thumri and bhajan.
Kodendera Subayya Thimayya
Kodendera Subayya Thimayya, PB, DSO was a distinguished soldier of the Indian Army who served as Chief of Army Staff from 1957 to 1961 in the crucial years leading up to the conflict with China...
Kodendera Subayya Thimayya, PB, DSO was a distinguished soldier of the Indian Army who served as Chief of Army Staff from 1957 to 1961 in the crucial years leading up to the conflict with China...
Komal Kothari
Komal Kothari (March 4, 1929 - April 20, 2004), commonly known as Komalda, was an Indian folklorist and ethnomusicologist from Jodhpur, Rajasthan.
Komal Kothari (March 4, 1929 - April 20, 2004), commonly known as Komalda, was an Indian folklorist and ethnomusicologist from Jodhpur, Rajasthan.
Kongara Jaggayya
Kongara Jaggayya (కొంగర జగ్గయ్య) (31 December 1928 – 5 August 2004; also transliterated as Jaggaiah) was an Indian Film Actor from Telugu cinema & Theater.
Kongara Jaggayya (కొంగర జగ్గయ్య) (31 December 1928 – 5 August 2004; also transliterated as Jaggaiah) was an Indian Film Actor from Telugu cinema & Theater.
Kottayan Katankot Venugopal
K. K. Venugopal is a senior advocate of Supreme Court of India and a renowed constitutional lawyer.
K. K. Venugopal is a senior advocate of Supreme Court of India and a renowed constitutional lawyer.
Kris Gopalakrishnan
Senapathy Gopalakrishnan, popularly known as Kris Gopalakrishnan is the Co-chairman of Infosys Technologies, a global consulting and IT services company based in India.
Senapathy Gopalakrishnan, popularly known as Kris Gopalakrishnan is the Co-chairman of Infosys Technologies, a global consulting and IT services company based in India.
Krishnaswami Kasturirangan
Dr. Krishnaswamy Kasturirangan (ಕೃಷ್ಣಸ್ವಾಮಿ ಕಸ್ತೂರಿರಂಗನ್) is a space scientist based in Bangalore, Karnataka who headed the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) for more than 9 years until 2003.
Dr. Krishnaswamy Kasturirangan (ಕೃಷ್ಣಸ್ವಾಮಿ ಕಸ್ತೂರಿರಂಗನ್) is a space scientist based in Bangalore, Karnataka who headed the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) for more than 9 years until 2003.
Kum Uma Sharma
Uma Sharma is the foremost Indian exponent of the Kathak form of Indian classical dance.
Uma Sharma is the foremost Indian exponent of the Kathak form of Indian classical dance.
Kumudini Lakhia
Kumudini Lakhia (born 1930) is an Indian Kathak dancer and choreographer based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, where she founded Kadamb School of Dance and Music, an institute of Indian dance and music i...
Kumudini Lakhia (born 1930) is an Indian Kathak dancer and choreographer based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, where she founded Kadamb School of Dance and Music, an institute of Indian dance and music i...
Kushal Pal Singh
Kushal Pal Singh or K.P. Singh is a real estate mogul and the chairman and CEO of DLF Limited, India's largest real estate developer.
Kushal Pal Singh or K.P. Singh is a real estate mogul and the chairman and CEO of DLF Limited, India's largest real estate developer.
Kusumagraj
Vishnu Vāman Shirwādkar (विष्णु वामन शिरवाडकर) (February 27, 1912 - March 10, 1999), popularly known by his pen name, Kusumāgraj (कुसुमाग्रज), was an eminent Marathi poet, playwright, nov...
Vishnu Vāman Shirwādkar (विष्णु वामन शिरवाडकर) (February 27, 1912 - March 10, 1999), popularly known by his pen name, Kusumāgraj (कुसुमाग्रज), was an eminent Marathi poet, playwright, nov...
Kuvempu
Kuppali Venkatappagowda Puttappa, widely known by the pen name Kuvempu or by the abbreviation K. V. Puttappa, was a Kannada writer and poet, widely regarded as the greatest poet of 2...
Kuppali Venkatappagowda Puttappa, widely known by the pen name Kuvempu or by the abbreviation K. V. Puttappa, was a Kannada writer and poet, widely regarded as the greatest poet of 2...
L. Subramaniam
Dr. Lakshminarayana Subramaniam is an acclaimed Indian violinist, composer and conductor, trained in the classical Carnatic music tradition and Western classical music, and renowned for his virt...
Dr. Lakshminarayana Subramaniam is an acclaimed Indian violinist, composer and conductor, trained in the classical Carnatic music tradition and Western classical music, and renowned for his virt...
Lakhumal Hiranand Hiranandani
Lakhumal Hiranand Hiranandani is an eminent and famous E.N.T. surgeon in Bombay.
Lakhumal Hiranand Hiranandani is an eminent and famous E.N.T. surgeon in Bombay.
Lalgudi Jayaraman
Lalgudi Jayarama Iyer (லால்குடி ஜெயராம ஐயர்) (born September 17, 1930, India) is a well-known Carnatic violinist, vocalist and composer.
Lalgudi Jayarama Iyer (லால்குடி ஜெயராம ஐயர்) (born September 17, 1930, India) is a well-known Carnatic violinist, vocalist and composer.
Laxmanshastri Balaji Joshi
Laxmanshastri Balaji Joshi was a Marathi writer from Maharashtra, India.
Laxmanshastri Balaji Joshi was a Marathi writer from Maharashtra, India.
Laxmi Mall Singhvi
L. M. Singhvi लक्ष्मीमल सिंघवी was a, Indian jurist, parliamentarian, constitutional expert, scholar, distinguished diplomat.
L. M. Singhvi लक्ष्मीमल सिंघवी was a, Indian jurist, parliamentarian, constitutional expert, scholar, distinguished diplomat.
M S Banga
Manvinder Singh Banga (or Vindi Banga) is a senior partner at the private equity fund Clayton Dubilier & Rice.
Manvinder Singh Banga (or Vindi Banga) is a senior partner at the private equity fund Clayton Dubilier & Rice.
M. L. Vasanthakumari
Madras Lalitangi Vasanthakumari (மெட்ராஸ் லலிதாங்கி வசந்தகுமாரி) (popularly referred to as MLV) (July 3, 1928 - October 31, 1990), was a Carnatic musician and playback singer for film song...
Madras Lalitangi Vasanthakumari (மெட்ராஸ் லலிதாங்கி வசந்தகுமாரி) (popularly referred to as MLV) (July 3, 1928 - October 31, 1990), was a Carnatic musician and playback singer for film song...
M. S. Gopalakrishnan
M.S. Gopalakrishnan, aka MSG, (b.10 June 1931, Mylapore, Chennai, India,) is a violinist in the field of Carnatic music.
M.S. Gopalakrishnan, aka MSG, (b.10 June 1931, Mylapore, Chennai, India,) is a violinist in the field of Carnatic music.
M. S. Krishnan (geologist)
Maharajapuram Seetharaman Krishnan (24 August 1898-24 August 1970, Tanjore) was an Indian geologist.
Maharajapuram Seetharaman Krishnan (24 August 1898-24 August 1970, Tanjore) was an Indian geologist.
M. S. Narasimhan
M. S. Narasimhan is an eminent Indian mathematician.
M. S. Narasimhan is an eminent Indian mathematician.
M. S. Raghunathan
M. S. Raghunathan is a front rank Indian mathematician.
M. S. Raghunathan is a front rank Indian mathematician.
M. S. Subbulakshmi
Madurai Shanmukhavadivu Subbulakshmi ( 16 September 1916 – 11 December 2004), also known as M.S., was a renowned Carnatic vocalist.
Madurai Shanmukhavadivu Subbulakshmi ( 16 September 1916 – 11 December 2004), also known as M.S., was a renowned Carnatic vocalist.
M. S. Swaminathan
Maankombu Sambasivan Swaminathan (born 7 August 1925) is an Indian agricultural scientist.
Maankombu Sambasivan Swaminathan (born 7 August 1925) is an Indian agricultural scientist.
M. S. Valiathan
Marthanda Varma Sankaran Valiathan, more commonly known as M. S. Valiathan, is an Indian cardiac surgeon and a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons.
Marthanda Varma Sankaran Valiathan, more commonly known as M. S. Valiathan, is an Indian cardiac surgeon and a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons.
M. T. Vasudevan Nair
Madathil Thekkepaattu Vasudevan Nair, popularly known as MT, is an Indian author, screenplay writer and film director.
Madathil Thekkepaattu Vasudevan Nair, popularly known as MT, is an Indian author, screenplay writer and film director.
M. V. Mathur
Mukut Vehari Mathur (1915 – January 21, 2004) was an Indian economist, scholar and economist.
Mukut Vehari Mathur (1915 – January 21, 2004) was an Indian economist, scholar and economist.
Madapati Hanumantha Rao
Madapati Hanumantha Rao (Telugu : మాడపాటి హనుమంత రావు) (January 22, 1885 – November 11, 1970) was the first mayor of the city of Hyderabad, India.
Madapati Hanumantha Rao (Telugu : మాడపాటి హనుమంత రావు) (January 22, 1885 – November 11, 1970) was the first mayor of the city of Hyderabad, India.
Madavoor Vasudevan Nair
Madavoor Vasudevan Nair is a veteran Kathakali artiste and one of the last practitioners of the pristine south Kerala-style Kapplingadu school of the classical dance-drama from the south Indian ...
Madavoor Vasudevan Nair is a veteran Kathakali artiste and one of the last practitioners of the pristine south Kerala-style Kapplingadu school of the classical dance-drama from the south Indian ...
Mahadevi Varma
Mahadevi Varma best known as an outstanding Hindi poet, was a freedom fighter, woman's activist and educationist from India.
Mahadevi Varma best known as an outstanding Hindi poet, was a freedom fighter, woman's activist and educationist from India.
Maharaja Krishna Rasgotra
Maharaja Krishna Rasgotra (M K Rasgotra) is an Indian diplomat and former Indian Foreign Secretary and a recipient of Padma Bhushan award.
Maharaja Krishna Rasgotra (M K Rasgotra) is an Indian diplomat and former Indian Foreign Secretary and a recipient of Padma Bhushan award.
Maithili Sharan Gupt
Maithilisharan Gupt (मैथिलीशरण गुप्त) (3 August 1886 – 12 December 1964) was one of the most important modern Hindi poets.
Maithilisharan Gupt (मैथिलीशरण गुप्त) (3 August 1886 – 12 December 1964) was one of the most important modern Hindi poets.
Makhanlal Chaturvedi
Pandit Makhanlal Chaturvedi (माखनलाल चतुर्वेदी) (April 04, 1889 - January 30, 1968), also called Panditji, was an Indian poet, writer, essayist, playwright and a journalist who is particul...
Pandit Makhanlal Chaturvedi (माखनलाल चतुर्वेदी) (April 04, 1889 - January 30, 1968), also called Panditji, was an Indian poet, writer, essayist, playwright and a journalist who is particul...
Mallika Sarabhai
Mallika Sarabhai (born 9 May 1954) is an activist and Indian Classical Dancer from Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.
Mallika Sarabhai (born 9 May 1954) is an activist and Indian Classical Dancer from Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.
Mallikarjun Mansur
Mallikarjun Bheemarayappa Mansur (ಮಲ್ಲಿಕಾರ್ಜುನ ಮನಸೂರ) (1910–1992) was an Indian classical singer of the khyal style in the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana.
Mallikarjun Bheemarayappa Mansur (ಮಲ್ಲಿಕಾರ್ಜುನ ಮನಸೂರ) (1910–1992) was an Indian classical singer of the khyal style in the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana.
Mamidipudi Venkatarangayya
Mamidipudi Venkatarangayya (మామిడిపూడి వెంకటరంగయ్య) M.A. (born: January 8, 1889 - January 13, 1982) was a multidisciplined person and financial and political scientist and historical writer of A...
Mamidipudi Venkatarangayya (మామిడిపూడి వెంకటరంగయ్య) M.A. (born: January 8, 1889 - January 13, 1982) was a multidisciplined person and financial and political scientist and historical writer of A...
Man Mohan Sharma
Man Mohan Sharma (born May 1, 1937 in Jodhpur, Rajasthan) is an eminent Indian chemical engineer.
Man Mohan Sharma (born May 1, 1937 in Jodhpur, Rajasthan) is an eminent Indian chemical engineer.
Manepalli Narayana Rao Venkatachaliah
M. N. Venkatachaliah (born October 25, 1929) was the 25th Chief Justice of India.
M. N. Venkatachaliah (born October 25, 1929) was the 25th Chief Justice of India.
Manikya Lal Verma
Manikya Lal Verma (1888 – 14 January 1969) was a member of Constituent Assembly of India in 1949.
Manikya Lal Verma (1888 – 14 January 1969) was a member of Constituent Assembly of India in 1949.
Manna Dey
Prabodh Chandra Dey, better known by his nickname Manna Dey, is a playback singer in Hindi, Bengali, Gujarati, Marathi, Malayalam, Kanada, Assamese films.
Prabodh Chandra Dey, better known by his nickname Manna Dey, is a playback singer in Hindi, Bengali, Gujarati, Marathi, Malayalam, Kanada, Assamese films.
Mannathu Padmanabha Pillai
Mannathu Padmanabhan (January 1, 1877 - February 25, 1970) was a social reformer and a freedom fighter from the State of Kerala, India.
Mannathu Padmanabhan (January 1, 1877 - February 25, 1970) was a social reformer and a freedom fighter from the State of Kerala, India.
Marie Seton
Marie Seton (20 March 1910 - 17 February 1985) was an actress, art, theatre and film critic and biographer of Sergei Eisenstein, Paul Robeson, Jawaharlal Nehru, and Satyajit Ray.
Marie Seton (20 March 1910 - 17 February 1985) was an actress, art, theatre and film critic and biographer of Sergei Eisenstein, Paul Robeson, Jawaharlal Nehru, and Satyajit Ray.
Mario Miranda
Mario João Carlos do Rosario de Brito Miranda, ComIH (2 May 1926 – 11 December 2011), popularly known as Mario Miranda or Mario de Miranda, was an Indian cartoonist based in Loutoli...
Mario João Carlos do Rosario de Brito Miranda, ComIH (2 May 1926 – 11 December 2011), popularly known as Mario Miranda or Mario de Miranda, was an Indian cartoonist based in Loutoli...
Mark Tully
Sir William "Mark" Tully, OBE (born 1935)) is the former Bureau Chief of BBC, New Delhi.
Sir William "Mark" Tully, OBE (born 1935)) is the former Bureau Chief of BBC, New Delhi.
Maulana Abdul Karim Parekh
Maulana Abdul Karim Parekh (1928 – 11 September 2007) was a renowned Indian Muslim scholar and translator of the Qur'an into Urdu.
Maulana Abdul Karim Parekh (1928 – 11 September 2007) was a renowned Indian Muslim scholar and translator of the Qur'an into Urdu.
Mian Bashir Ahmed
Hazrat Mian Bashir Ahmed Laaravi, is a Kashmiri politician and a religious person in Jammu and Kashmir.
Hazrat Mian Bashir Ahmed Laaravi, is a Kashmiri politician and a religious person in Jammu and Kashmir.
Michael Ferreira
Michael Ferreira (born October 1, 1938 in Bombay [now Mumbai]), nicknamed "the Bombay Tiger", is notable amateur player of English billiards from India, and a three-time Amateur Wo...
Michael Ferreira (born October 1, 1938 in Bombay [now Mumbai]), nicknamed "the Bombay Tiger", is notable amateur player of English billiards from India, and a three-time Amateur Wo...
Mihir Sen
Mihir Sen (November 16, 1930– June 11, 1997) was an Indian lawyer more notable for his career as a record-setting swimmer.
Mihir Sen (November 16, 1930– June 11, 1997) was an Indian lawyer more notable for his career as a record-setting swimmer.
Mira Nair
Mira Nair (born October 15, 1957) is an Indian film director and producer based in New York.
Mira Nair (born October 15, 1957) is an Indian film director and producer based in New York.
Mogubai Kurdikar
Mogubai Kurdikar (मोगुबाई कुर्डीकर) (July 15, 1904 – February 10, 2001) was a renowned Hindustani classical music vocalist of the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana.
Mogubai Kurdikar (मोगुबाई कुर्डीकर) (July 15, 1904 – February 10, 2001) was a renowned Hindustani classical music vocalist of the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana.
Mohammed Zahur Khayyam
Mohammed Zahur "Khayyam" Hashmi, better known as Khayyam, is an Indian music composer whose career spanned four decades (1953–1990).
Mohammed Zahur "Khayyam" Hashmi, better known as Khayyam, is an Indian music composer whose career spanned four decades (1953–1990).
Mohan Singh Kohli
Captain Mohan Singh Kohli is an internationally renowned Indian mountaineer.
Captain Mohan Singh Kohli is an internationally renowned Indian mountaineer.
Mohan Singh Oberoi
Rai Bahadur Mohan Singh Oberoi (15 August 1898—3 May 2002) was a renowned Indian hotelier, widely regarded as the father of 20th century India's hotel business, was the founder Chairman ...
Rai Bahadur Mohan Singh Oberoi (15 August 1898—3 May 2002) was a renowned Indian hotelier, widely regarded as the father of 20th century India's hotel business, was the founder Chairman ...
Moosa Raza
Moosa Raza is the Chairman of the South Indian Educational Trust (S.I.E.T.), which runs six educational institutions; he is also Chairman of the Executive Committee of Coastal Energen Pvt.
Moosa Raza is the Chairman of the South Indian Educational Trust (S.I.E.T.), which runs six educational institutions; he is also Chairman of the Executive Committee of Coastal Energen Pvt.
Moturi Satyanarayana
Satyanarayana Moturi was an Indian freedom fighter alongside Mohandas Gandhi until 1947, a member of the Constituent Assembly of India which drafted the Indian Constitution.
Satyanarayana Moturi was an Indian freedom fighter alongside Mohandas Gandhi until 1947, a member of the Constituent Assembly of India which drafted the Indian Constitution.
Mrinal Miri
Mrinal Miri is an Indian philosopher and educationalist.
Mrinal Miri is an Indian philosopher and educationalist.
Mrinalini Sarabhai
Mrinalini Sarabhai is a celebrated Indian classical dancer, choreographer and instructor.
Mrinalini Sarabhai is a celebrated Indian classical dancer, choreographer and instructor.
Mulk Raj Anand
Mulk Raj Anand (12 December 1905 – 28 September 2004) was an Indian writer in English, notable for his depiction of the lives of the poorer castes in traditional Indian society.
Mulk Raj Anand (12 December 1905 – 28 September 2004) was an Indian writer in English, notable for his depiction of the lives of the poorer castes in traditional Indian society.
Muthulakshmi Reddi
Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddi (30 July 1886 – 22 July 1968 Madras) was an eminent medical practitioner, social reformer and Padma Bhushan awardee in India.
Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddi (30 July 1886 – 22 July 1968 Madras) was an eminent medical practitioner, social reformer and Padma Bhushan awardee in India.
N. Mahalingam
Pollachi Dr. N. Mahalingam Gounder is the Chairman of Sakthi group of companies, educationalist, notable philanthropist and a prominent, influential person among the "Kongu Vellalar" community o...
Pollachi Dr. N. Mahalingam Gounder is the Chairman of Sakthi group of companies, educationalist, notable philanthropist and a prominent, influential person among the "Kongu Vellalar" community o...
N. R. Malkani
Narayandas Malkani (1890-1974) was a noted social worker and freedom fighter from Rajasthan state in India.
Narayandas Malkani (1890-1974) was a noted social worker and freedom fighter from Rajasthan state in India.
N. Rajam
Dr. N. Rajam is an Indian violinist who performs Hindustani classical music.
Dr. N. Rajam is an Indian violinist who performs Hindustani classical music.
N. Ram
Narasimhan Ram also known as N. Ram (born May 4, 1945) is an Indian journalist.
Narasimhan Ram also known as N. Ram (born May 4, 1945) is an Indian journalist.
N. Vittal
N. Vittal, belonging to the Indian Administrative Service 1960 batch, is one of the eminent public servants of India, who has held important positions in the Government of India, most prominent ...
N. Vittal, belonging to the Indian Administrative Service 1960 batch, is one of the eminent public servants of India, who has held important positions in the Government of India, most prominent ...
Nabakanta Barua
Nabakanta Barua, also known as Ekhud Kokaideu, (December 26, 1926-July 14, 2002) was a prominent Assamese novelist and poet.
Nabakanta Barua, also known as Ekhud Kokaideu, (December 26, 1926-July 14, 2002) was a prominent Assamese novelist and poet.
Narasimhan Ram
Narasimhan Ram also known as N. Ram (born May 4, 1945) is an Indian journalist.
Narasimhan Ram also known as N. Ram (born May 4, 1945) is an Indian journalist.
Narayan Shridhar Bendre
Narayan Shridhar Bendre (नारायण श्रीधर बेंद्रे) (August 21, 1910 - 18 February 1992) (N. S. Bendre) was one of India's celebrated artists of the 20th century.
Narayan Shridhar Bendre (नारायण श्रीधर बेंद्रे) (August 21, 1910 - 18 February 1992) (N. S. Bendre) was one of India's celebrated artists of the 20th century.
Narayan Shripad Rajhans
Narayan Shripad Rajhans, better known as Bal Gandharva was one of the greatest Marathi singers and stage actors.
Narayan Shripad Rajhans, better known as Bal Gandharva was one of the greatest Marathi singers and stage actors.
Narayan Singh Manaklao
Dr Narayan Singh Manaklao is a noted social worker of India and was member of the Rajya Sabha, by nomination during August 2003 to August 2009.
Dr Narayan Singh Manaklao is a noted social worker of India and was member of the Rajya Sabha, by nomination during August 2003 to August 2009.
Narayan Sitaram Phadke
Narayan Sitaram Phadke (Devanagari: नारायण सीताराम फडके) (1894-1978), was a Marathi writer from Maharashtra, India.
Narayan Sitaram Phadke (Devanagari: नारायण सीताराम फडके) (1894-1978), was a Marathi writer from Maharashtra, India.
Narayanan Vaghul
Narayanan Vaghul is one of the most eminent bankers of India.
Narayanan Vaghul is one of the most eminent bankers of India.
Naresh Trehan
Dr. Naresh Trehan is an Indian surgeon and medical administrator.
Dr. Naresh Trehan is an Indian surgeon and medical administrator.
Nawang Gombu
Nawang Gombu (born 1935 in Minzu, Tibet), is a mountaineer.
Nawang Gombu (born 1935 in Minzu, Tibet), is a mountaineer.
Niharranjan Ray
Niharranjan Ray was an Indian historian, well-known for his works on history of art and Buddhism.
Niharranjan Ray was an Indian historian, well-known for his works on history of art and Buddhism.
Nikhil Banerjee
Nikhil Ranjan Banerjee was a Hindustani classical sitarist of the Maihar Gharana.
Nikhil Ranjan Banerjee was a Hindustani classical sitarist of the Maihar Gharana.
Nilakanta Krishnan
Vice Admiral Nilakanta Krishnan Padma Bhushan, DSC, PVSM, was Flag Officer Commanding in the Eastern Naval Command of the Indian Navy in the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War.
Vice Admiral Nilakanta Krishnan Padma Bhushan, DSC, PVSM, was Flag Officer Commanding in the Eastern Naval Command of the Indian Navy in the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War.
Nirmal Kumar Sidhanta
Nirmal Kumar Sidhanta was a Bengali Indian renowned scholar of English literature, at the University of Lucknow and at the University of Calcutta.
Nirmal Kumar Sidhanta was a Bengali Indian renowned scholar of English literature, at the University of Lucknow and at the University of Calcutta.
Nirmal Verma
Nirmal Verma (Devanāgarī: निर्मल वर्मा; 3 April 1929 25 October 2005) was a Hindi writer, novelist, activist and translator.
Nirmal Verma (Devanāgarī: निर्मल वर्मा; 3 April 1929 25 October 2005) was a Hindi writer, novelist, activist and translator.
Nissar Hussain Khan
Ustad Nissar Hussain Khan (1909–93) was a Hindustani classical vocalist from the Rampur-Sahaswan gharana.
Ustad Nissar Hussain Khan (1909–93) was a Hindustani classical vocalist from the Rampur-Sahaswan gharana.
O. V. Vijayan
Ootupulackal Velukkuty Vijayan was an Indian author and cartoonist, who was an important figure in modern Malayalam language literature.
Ootupulackal Velukkuty Vijayan was an Indian author and cartoonist, who was an important figure in modern Malayalam language literature.
Obaid Siddiqi
Dr. Obaid Siddiqi (born January 7, 1932) is a neurogeneticist who has done pioneering work on the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster.
Dr. Obaid Siddiqi (born January 7, 1932) is a neurogeneticist who has done pioneering work on the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster.
Obaid Siddiqui
Obaid Siddiqi is a neurogeneticist who has done pioneering work on the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster.
Obaid Siddiqi is a neurogeneticist who has done pioneering work on the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster.
P. K. Iyengar
Padmanabhan Krishnagopalan Iyengar (29 June 1931 – 21 December 2011) was an eminent Indian nuclear physicist.
Padmanabhan Krishnagopalan Iyengar (29 June 1931 – 21 December 2011) was an eminent Indian nuclear physicist.
P. K. Warrier
Panniyampilly Krishna Warrior, popularly known as P. K. Warrier, is an Indian Ayurvedic physician.
Panniyampilly Krishna Warrior, popularly known as P. K. Warrier, is an Indian Ayurvedic physician.
P. Leela
Porayathu Leela (1934–2005) better known as P. Leela (பி.
Porayathu Leela (1934–2005) better known as P. Leela (பி.
P. R. S. Oberoi
Mr. Prithvi Raj Singh Oberoi is the Chairman and Chief executive officer of EIH Limited, the flagship company of India’s The Oberoi Group, known for its chain of luxury hotels, Oberoi Hotels & R...
Mr. Prithvi Raj Singh Oberoi is the Chairman and Chief executive officer of EIH Limited, the flagship company of India’s The Oberoi Group, known for its chain of luxury hotels, Oberoi Hotels & R...
P. S. Narayanaswamy
Puliyur Subramaniam Narayanaswamy also spelt Narayanaswami (born on February 24, 1934 in Konerirajapuram Thanjavur in Madras Presidency) is a Carnatic music vocalist.
Puliyur Subramaniam Narayanaswamy also spelt Narayanaswami (born on February 24, 1934 in Konerirajapuram Thanjavur in Madras Presidency) is a Carnatic music vocalist.
P.S. Appu
P.S. Appu was an Indian civil servant who retired as the director of the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration.
P.S. Appu was an Indian civil servant who retired as the director of the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration.
Padma Bhushan
The Padma Bhushan is the third highest civilian award in the Republic of India, after the Bharat Ratna and the Padma Vibhushan, but comes before the Padma Shri.
The Padma Bhushan is the third highest civilian award in the Republic of India, after the Bharat Ratna and the Padma Vibhushan, but comes before the Padma Shri.
Padma Subrahmanyam
Padma Subrahmanyam, is an Indian classical Bharathanrithyam dancer.
Padma Subrahmanyam, is an Indian classical Bharathanrithyam dancer.
Padma Subramanyam
Padma Subramaniam (born 4 February 1943) in Madras, is an Indian dancer of the Bharatanatyam variety of Indian classical dance.
Padma Subramaniam (born 4 February 1943) in Madras, is an Indian dancer of the Bharatanatyam variety of Indian classical dance.
Palden Thondup Namgyal
Palden Thondup Namgyal (May 23, 1923 – January 29, 1982) was the 12th and last Chogyal (king) of Sikkim.
Palden Thondup Namgyal (May 23, 1923 – January 29, 1982) was the 12th and last Chogyal (king) of Sikkim.
Pammal Sambandha Mudaliar
Pammal Vijayaranga Sambandha Mudaliar, who has been described as "The founding father of modern Tamil theatre", was a playwright of the late nineteenth- and early twentieth centuries.
Pammal Vijayaranga Sambandha Mudaliar, who has been described as "The founding father of modern Tamil theatre", was a playwright of the late nineteenth- and early twentieth centuries.
Pandit Jasraj
Pandit Jasraj (born 28 January 1930) is an Indian classical vocalist.
Pandit Jasraj (born 28 January 1930) is an Indian classical vocalist.
Pavani Parameswara Rao
Pavani Parameswara Rao (P.P. Rao) is a Senior Advocate practising in the Supreme Court of India.
Pavani Parameswara Rao (P.P. Rao) is a Senior Advocate practising in the Supreme Court of India.
Periyasaamy Thooran
Periyasaami Thooran (September 26, 1908 – January 20, 1987) was a patriot, Tamil poet, teacher, and a composer of Carnatic music.
Periyasaami Thooran (September 26, 1908 – January 20, 1987) was a patriot, Tamil poet, teacher, and a composer of Carnatic music.
Perugu Siva Reddy
Perugu Siva Reddy (12 September 1920 – 6 September 2005) was a renowned eye surgeon from Andhra Pradesh, India.
Perugu Siva Reddy (12 September 1920 – 6 September 2005) was a renowned eye surgeon from Andhra Pradesh, India.
Poornima Arvind Pakvasa
Poornima Arvind Pakvasa (born c. 1916) is a social worker from Gujarat in India, the daughter of Mangal Das Pakvasa.
Poornima Arvind Pakvasa (born c. 1916) is a social worker from Gujarat in India, the daughter of Mangal Das Pakvasa.
Prabhu Lal Bhatnagar
Prabhu Lal Bhatnagar, commonly addressed as P. L. Bhatnagar, was an Indian mathematician known for his contribution to the Bhatnagar-Gross-Krook collision model used in Lattice Boltzmann m...
Prabhu Lal Bhatnagar, commonly addressed as P. L. Bhatnagar, was an Indian mathematician known for his contribution to the Bhatnagar-Gross-Krook collision model used in Lattice Boltzmann m...
Prafulla Kumar Sen
Prafulla Kumar Sen, also known as Swami Satyananda Puri, was an Indian revolutionary and philosopher.
Prafulla Kumar Sen, also known as Swami Satyananda Puri, was an Indian revolutionary and philosopher.
Prakash Narain Tandon
Prakash Narain Tandon (born 13 August 1928) is a distinguished Indian neuroscientist and neurosurgeon.
Prakash Narain Tandon (born 13 August 1928) is a distinguished Indian neuroscientist and neurosurgeon.
Pran
Pran is a multiple Filmfare and BFJA award-winning Indian actor, who is one of the most popular villains of Hindi cinema.
Pran is a multiple Filmfare and BFJA award-winning Indian actor, who is one of the most popular villains of Hindi cinema.
Pratap Chandra Lal
Air Chief Marshal Pratap Chandra Lal (December 1916–August 1982) was the Chief of Air Staff, Indian Air Force during the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971.
Air Chief Marshal Pratap Chandra Lal (December 1916–August 1982) was the Chief of Air Staff, Indian Air Force during the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971.
Pravinchandra Varjivan Gandhi
Pravinchandra Varjivan Gandhi was chairman of Dena Bank and a leading newspaper publisher from India.
Pravinchandra Varjivan Gandhi was chairman of Dena Bank and a leading newspaper publisher from India.
Prem Nazir
Abdul Khader (7 April 1926 – 16 January 1989), better known by his stage name Prem Nazir (പ്രേം നസീര്), was an Indian film actor.
Abdul Khader (7 April 1926 – 16 January 1989), better known by his stage name Prem Nazir (പ്രേം നസീര്), was an Indian film actor.
Prithviraj Kapoor
Prithviraj Kapoor, 3 November 1906 –29 May 1972 was a pioneer of Indian theatre and of the Hindi film industry, who started his career as an actor, in the silent era of Hindi cinema, associated ...
Prithviraj Kapoor, 3 November 1906 –29 May 1972 was a pioneer of Indian theatre and of the Hindi film industry, who started his career as an actor, in the silent era of Hindi cinema, associated ...
Pupul Jayakar
Pupul Jayakar was an Indian cultural activist and writer, most known for her work towards the revival of traditional and village arts, handlooms and handicrafts in post-independence India, as we...
Pupul Jayakar was an Indian cultural activist and writer, most known for her work towards the revival of traditional and village arts, handlooms and handicrafts in post-independence India, as we...
Purushottam Laxman Deshpande
Purushottam Laxman Deshpande (पुरुषोत्तम लक्ष्मण देशपांडे) (8 November 1919 – 12 June 2000) was a Marathi writer from Maharashtra, India.
Purushottam Laxman Deshpande (पुरुषोत्तम लक्ष्मण देशपांडे) (8 November 1919 – 12 June 2000) was a Marathi writer from Maharashtra, India.
Puttaraj Gawai
Pandit Puttaraj Gawai (ಪುಟ್ಟರಾಜ ಗವಾಯಿ) (3 March 1914 – 17 September 2010) is an Indian musician in the Hindustani classical tradition, a scholar who has authored more than 80 books in Kannada, S...
Pandit Puttaraj Gawai (ಪುಟ್ಟರಾಜ ಗವಾಯಿ) (3 March 1914 – 17 September 2010) is an Indian musician in the Hindustani classical tradition, a scholar who has authored more than 80 books in Kannada, S...
Qurratulain Hyder
Qurrat-ul-Ain Haider was an influential Urdu novelist and short story writer, an academic, and a journalist.
Qurrat-ul-Ain Haider was an influential Urdu novelist and short story writer, an academic, and a journalist.
R. C. Mehta
Ramanlal C. Mehta was born on October 31, 1918 at Surat in the state of Gujarat.
Ramanlal C. Mehta was born on October 31, 1918 at Surat in the state of Gujarat.
R. D. Pradhan
R.D. Pradhan is an ex-administrator and bureaucrat in the Indian Government.
R.D. Pradhan is an ex-administrator and bureaucrat in the Indian Government.
R. K. Narayan
R. K. Narayan, was an Indian author whose works of fiction include a series of books about people and their interactions in an imagined town in India called Malgudi.
R. K. Narayan, was an Indian author whose works of fiction include a series of books about people and their interactions in an imagined town in India called Malgudi.
R. K. Srikantan
Rudrapatna Krishnashastri Srikantan (ಕನ್ನಡ: ಸಂಗೀತ ಕಲಾನಿಧಿ ರುದ್ರಪಟ್ಟಣ ಕೃಷ್ಣಶಾಸ್ತ್ರಿ ಶ್ರೀಕಂಠನ್) is a vocalist of the Karnataka Sangeeta tradition of South Indian music.
Rudrapatna Krishnashastri Srikantan (ಕನ್ನಡ: ಸಂಗೀತ ಕಲಾನಿಧಿ ರುದ್ರಪಟ್ಟಣ ಕೃಷ್ಣಶಾಸ್ತ್ರಿ ಶ್ರೀಕಂಠನ್) is a vocalist of the Karnataka Sangeeta tradition of South Indian music.
Raghavan Thirumulpad
Vaidyabhooshanam K. Raghavan Thirumulpad was a Ayurvedic scholar and physician hailing from Kerala, the southern state of India.
Vaidyabhooshanam K. Raghavan Thirumulpad was a Ayurvedic scholar and physician hailing from Kerala, the southern state of India.
Raghunath Mohapatra
Raghunath Mohapatra is a noted architect and sculptor from Orissa state in India.
Raghunath Mohapatra is a noted architect and sculptor from Orissa state in India.
Raghunath Saran
Dr. Raghunath Saran was a 20th century physician best known for serving as the personal physician to the first president of India, Rajendra Prasad.
Dr. Raghunath Saran was a 20th century physician best known for serving as the personal physician to the first president of India, Rajendra Prasad.
Rahim Fahimuddin Dagar
Rahim Fahimuddin Dagar (2 February 1927 – 27 July 2011) was an exponent of Dagar vani Dhrupad of Indian classical music.
Rahim Fahimuddin Dagar (2 February 1927 – 27 July 2011) was an exponent of Dagar vani Dhrupad of Indian classical music.
Rahul Sankrityayan
Mahapandit Rahul Sankrityayan (राहुल सांकृत्यायन) (April 9, 1893 – April 14, 1963), who is called the Father of Hindi Travel literature, was one of the most widely-traveled scholars of Indi...
Mahapandit Rahul Sankrityayan (राहुल सांकृत्यायन) (April 9, 1893 – April 14, 1963), who is called the Father of Hindi Travel literature, was one of the most widely-traveled scholars of Indi...
Raj Reddy
Dabbala Rajagopal "Raj Reddy" (born June 13, 1937) is a Indian American computer scientist and winner of Turing Award, is one of the early pioneers in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligenc...
Dabbala Rajagopal "Raj Reddy" (born June 13, 1937) is a Indian American computer scientist and winner of Turing Award, is one of the early pioneers in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligenc...
Raja and Radha Reddy
Raja and Radha Reddy attribute a major part of their success to Kaushalya Reddy.
Raja and Radha Reddy attribute a major part of their success to Kaushalya Reddy.
Raja Ramanna
Raja Ramanna, D.Phil., was an Indian nuclear scientist and a prominent physicist, is best known for his leadership directing the research integral for the development of Indian nuclear prog...
Raja Ramanna, D.Phil., was an Indian nuclear scientist and a prominent physicist, is best known for his leadership directing the research integral for the development of Indian nuclear prog...
Raja Rao
Raja Rao was an Indian writer of English language novels and short stories, whose works are deeply rooted in Hinduism.
Raja Rao was an Indian writer of English language novels and short stories, whose works are deeply rooted in Hinduism.
Rajan and Sajan Mishra
Rajan and Sajan Mishra (राजन और साजन मिश्रा) are brothers, renowned singers of the khyal style of Indian classical music.
Rajan and Sajan Mishra (राजन और साजन मिश्रा) are brothers, renowned singers of the khyal style of Indian classical music.
Rajendra K. Pachauri
Rajendra Kumar Pachauri (born 20 August 1940) has served as the chairperson of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) since 2002, which was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007 du...
Rajendra Kumar Pachauri (born 20 August 1940) has served as the chairperson of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) since 2002, which was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007 du...
Rajendra Singh Paroda
Dr. Rajendra Singh Paroda is an Indian agricultural scientist.
Dr. Rajendra Singh Paroda is an Indian agricultural scientist.
Rajkumar (actor)
Rajkumar (ಡಾ. ರಾಜ್ಕುಮಾರ್), born as Singanalluru Puttaswamayya Muthuraju (ಸಿಂಗಾನಲ್ಲೂರು ಪುಟ್ಟಸ್ವಾಮಯ್ಯ ಮುತ್ತುರಾಜು) (April 24, 1928 - April 12, 2006) was an actor and singer in the Kannada fi...
Rajkumar (ಡಾ. ರಾಜ್ಕುಮಾರ್), born as Singanalluru Puttaswamayya Muthuraju (ಸಿಂಗಾನಲ್ಲೂರು ಪುಟ್ಟಸ್ವಾಮಯ್ಯ ಮುತ್ತುರಾಜು) (April 24, 1928 - April 12, 2006) was an actor and singer in the Kannada fi...
Rajshekhar Basu
Rajshekhar Basu (Bangla: রাজশেখর বসু), better known by the pen name Parashuram (পরশুরাম) (March 16, 1880 - April 27, 1960) was a Bengali writer, chemist and lexicographer.
Rajshekhar Basu (Bangla: রাজশেখর বসু), better known by the pen name Parashuram (পরশুরাম) (March 16, 1880 - April 27, 1960) was a Bengali writer, chemist and lexicographer.
Ram Kinkar Upadhyay
Ram Kinkar Upadhyay is a noted scholar on Indian scriptures and a recepeient of Padma Bhushan, the third highest civil award of India.
Ram Kinkar Upadhyay is a noted scholar on Indian scriptures and a recepeient of Padma Bhushan, the third highest civil award of India.
Ram Narain Agarwal
Ram Narain Agarwal is noted scientist and an aerospace engineer of India and is known as father of the Agni series of surface-to-surface missiles.
Ram Narain Agarwal is noted scientist and an aerospace engineer of India and is known as father of the Agni series of surface-to-surface missiles.
Ram Narayan
Ram Narayan, often referred to with the title Pandit, is an Indian musician who popularised the bowed instrument sarangi as a solo concert instrument in Hindustani classical music and became...
Ram Narayan, often referred to with the title Pandit, is an Indian musician who popularised the bowed instrument sarangi as a solo concert instrument in Hindustani classical music and became...
Ramachandra Guha
Ramachandra Guha is an eminent Indian historian and writer whose research interests have included environmental, social, political and cricket history.
Ramachandra Guha is an eminent Indian historian and writer whose research interests have included environmental, social, political and cricket history.
Ramakanta Rath
Ramakanta Rath (ରମାକାନ୍ତ ରଥ) (born 13 December 1934) is one of the most renowned modernist poets in the Oriya literature.
Ramakanta Rath (ରମାକାନ୍ତ ରଥ) (born 13 December 1934) is one of the most renowned modernist poets in the Oriya literature.
Ramankutty Nair
Kalamandalam Ramankutty Nair is one of the most senior performers of Kathakali, having been a grand and sober presence on the art form's stage for a span of over seven decades.
Kalamandalam Ramankutty Nair is one of the most senior performers of Kathakali, having been a grand and sober presence on the art form's stage for a span of over seven decades.
Ramanujam Varatharaja Perumal
Ramanujam Varatharaja Perumal is a well known aeronautical scientist and an aerospace engineer of India.
Ramanujam Varatharaja Perumal is a well known aeronautical scientist and an aerospace engineer of India.
Ramchandra Narayan Dandekar
Ramchandra Narayan Dandekar (Devnagari: रामचंद्र नारायण दांडेकर) (1909– 2001) was a renowned Indologist and Vedic scholar from Maharashtra, India.
Ramchandra Narayan Dandekar (Devnagari: रामचंद्र नारायण दांडेकर) (1909– 2001) was a renowned Indologist and Vedic scholar from Maharashtra, India.
Ramdas M Pai
Padma Bhushan Datuk Ramdas M Pai is the current President of Manipal University He is also a doctor, philanthropist and chairman of the Manipal Education and Medical Group.
Padma Bhushan Datuk Ramdas M Pai is the current President of Manipal University He is also a doctor, philanthropist and chairman of the Manipal Education and Medical Group.
Ramdas Pai
Ramdas Madhav Pai is the current Chanceller of Manipal University.
Ramdas Madhav Pai is the current Chanceller of Manipal University.
Ramdhari Singh 'Dinkar'
Ramdhari Singh 'Dinkar' was an Indian Hindi poet, essayist and academic, who is considered as one of the most important modern Hindi poets.
Ramdhari Singh 'Dinkar' was an Indian Hindi poet, essayist and academic, who is considered as one of the most important modern Hindi poets.
Ramdhari Singh Dinkar
Ramdhari Singh 'Dinkar' (रामधारी सिंह 'दिनकर') (September 23, 1908 – April 24, 1974) was an Indian Hindi poet, essayist and academic, who is considered as one of the most important modern Hindi ...
Ramdhari Singh 'Dinkar' (रामधारी सिंह 'दिनकर') (September 23, 1908 – April 24, 1974) was an Indian Hindi poet, essayist and academic, who is considered as one of the most important modern Hindi ...
Rameshwari Nehru
Rameshwari Nehru, born Rameshwari Raina (1886–1966), was a very prominent social worker of India.
Rameshwari Nehru, born Rameshwari Raina (1886–1966), was a very prominent social worker of India.
Rani Gaidinliu
Rani Gaidinliu was one of the active participants in the fight for freedom from British rule in India.
Rani Gaidinliu was one of the active participants in the fight for freedom from British rule in India.
Ratan Naval Tata
Ratan Naval Tata (born 28 December 1937) is the present chairman of Tata Sons and therefore, Tata Group.
Ratan Naval Tata (born 28 December 1937) is the present chairman of Tata Sons and therefore, Tata Group.
Ratan Shastri
Ratan Shastri was founder of Banasthali Vidyapith and a notable champion of women education.
Ratan Shastri was founder of Banasthali Vidyapith and a notable champion of women education.
Ratan Tata
Ratan Naval Tata is the present Chairman of Tata Sons and therefore, Tata Group,.
Ratan Naval Tata is the present Chairman of Tata Sons and therefore, Tata Group,.
Ravi Shankar
Ravi Shankar (রবি শংকর; born Robindro Shaunkor Chowdhury on 7 April 1920), often referred as Pandit, is an Indian musician, player of the sitar, composer, and founder of the National O...
Ravi Shankar (রবি শংকর; born Robindro Shaunkor Chowdhury on 7 April 1920), often referred as Pandit, is an Indian musician, player of the sitar, composer, and founder of the National O...
Ravindra Kelekar
Ravindra Kelekar was a noted Indian author who wrote primarily in the Konkani language, though he also wrote in Marathi and Hindi.
Ravindra Kelekar was a noted Indian author who wrote primarily in the Konkani language, though he also wrote in Marathi and Hindi.
Ronen Sen
Ranendra "Ronen" Sen (born April 9, 1944) was India's ambassador to the United States of America from August 2004 to March 2009.
Ranendra "Ronen" Sen (born April 9, 1944) was India's ambassador to the United States of America from August 2004 to March 2009.
Rukmini Devi Arundale
Rukmini Devi Arundale was an Indian theosophist, dancer and choreographer of the Indian classical dance form of Bharatnatyam, and also an activist for animal rights and welfare.
Rukmini Devi Arundale was an Indian theosophist, dancer and choreographer of the Indian classical dance form of Bharatnatyam, and also an activist for animal rights and welfare.
Russi Mody
Russi Mody (b. 17 January 1918) was former Chairman and Managing Director of Tata Steel (formerly known as TISCO) and a leading member of the Tata Group.
Russi Mody (b. 17 January 1918) was former Chairman and Managing Director of Tata Steel (formerly known as TISCO) and a leading member of the Tata Group.
S. B. Mujumdar
Shantaram Balwant Mujumdar is an Indian botanist and Chancellor of the Symbiosis International University.
Shantaram Balwant Mujumdar is an Indian botanist and Chancellor of the Symbiosis International University.
S. H. Raza
Syed Haider Raza Alias S.H. Raza (born 22 February 1922) is an Indian artist who has lived and worked in France since 1950, but maintains strong ties with India.
Syed Haider Raza Alias S.H. Raza (born 22 February 1922) is an Indian artist who has lived and worked in France since 1950, but maintains strong ties with India.
S. I. Padmavati
Dr. Sivaramakrishna Iyer Padmavati commonly known as S. I. Padmavati or S. Padmavati (born 1927) is an eminent Indian cardiologist.
Dr. Sivaramakrishna Iyer Padmavati commonly known as S. I. Padmavati or S. Padmavati (born 1927) is an eminent Indian cardiologist.
S. L. Kirloskar
Shantanurao Laxmanrao Kirloskar (28 May 1903-24 April 1994) was an Indian businessman of Maharashtrian Karade Brahmin family.
Shantanurao Laxmanrao Kirloskar (28 May 1903-24 April 1994) was an Indian businessman of Maharashtrian Karade Brahmin family.
S. N. Goenka
Satya Narayan Goenka is a leading lay teacher of Vipassanā meditation and a student of Sayagyi U Ba Khin.
Satya Narayan Goenka is a leading lay teacher of Vipassanā meditation and a student of Sayagyi U Ba Khin.
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Sripathi Panditaradhyula Balasubrahmanyam is an Indian playback singer, actor, music director, voice actor and film producer.
Sripathi Panditaradhyula Balasubrahmanyam is an Indian playback singer, actor, music director, voice actor and film producer.
S. R. Srinivasa Varadhan
Sathamangalam Ranga Iyengar Srinivasa Varadhan FRS is an Indian-born American mathematician from Madras, Tamil Nadu, India.
Sathamangalam Ranga Iyengar Srinivasa Varadhan FRS is an Indian-born American mathematician from Madras, Tamil Nadu, India.
Sabri Khan
Ustad Sabri Khan (Hindi: उस्ताद साबरी खान,(Urdu:استاد صابری خان), born 1927 in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh) is an Indian sarangi player, who is descended on both sides of his family from a line of ...
Ustad Sabri Khan (Hindi: उस्ताद साबरी खान,(Urdu:استاد صابری خان), born 1927 in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh) is an Indian sarangi player, who is descended on both sides of his family from a line of ...
Sagat Singh
Sagat Singh (सागत सिंघ) (14 July 1918 – 26 September 2001) was a General in the Indian army notable for his participation in liberation of Goa and later in Bangladesh.
Sagat Singh (सागत सिंघ) (14 July 1918 – 26 September 2001) was a General in the Indian army notable for his participation in liberation of Goa and later in Bangladesh.
Sai Paranjpye
Sai Parānjpye (born 19 March 1938) is a movie director and a screenwriter in India.
Sai Parānjpye (born 19 March 1938) is a movie director and a screenwriter in India.
Sam Manekshaw
Field Marshal Sam Hormusji Framji Jamshedji Manekshaw, MC "Sam Bahadur" was a Field Marshal of the Indian Army.
Field Marshal Sam Hormusji Framji Jamshedji Manekshaw, MC "Sam Bahadur" was a Field Marshal of the Indian Army.
Sam Pitroda
Satyanarayan Gangaram Pitroda popularly known as Sam Pitroda is an Indian innovator, entrepreneur and policymaker.
Satyanarayan Gangaram Pitroda popularly known as Sam Pitroda is an Indian innovator, entrepreneur and policymaker.
Samta Prasad
Pandit Samta Prasad (July 20, 1921, – 1994) was an Indian classical musician and Tabla player from the Benares gharana.
Pandit Samta Prasad (July 20, 1921, – 1994) was an Indian classical musician and Tabla player from the Benares gharana.
Santidev Ghosh
Santidev Ghose (also Santidev Ghosh, Shantidev Ghosh and Santideb Ghosh) (May 7, 1910 - December 1, 1999) was an author, singer, actor, dancer and maestro of Rabindra Sangeet f...
Santidev Ghose (also Santidev Ghosh, Shantidev Ghosh and Santideb Ghosh) (May 7, 1910 - December 1, 1999) was an author, singer, actor, dancer and maestro of Rabindra Sangeet f...
Saroj Ghose
Saroj Ghose, born in Kolkata, is an Indian science popularizer and museum maker.
Saroj Ghose, born in Kolkata, is an Indian science popularizer and museum maker.
Sarojini Varadappan
Sarojini Varadappan (b. September 21, 1921) is an Indian social worker from the state of Tamil Nadu.
Sarojini Varadappan (b. September 21, 1921) is an Indian social worker from the state of Tamil Nadu.
Sarvadaman Chowla
Sarvadaman D. S. Chowla was a prominent Indian mathematician, specializing in number theory.
Sarvadaman D. S. Chowla was a prominent Indian mathematician, specializing in number theory.
Satish Dhawan
Satish Dhawan was a pioneering aerospace engineer, and an extremely influential rocket scientist, widely regarded as father of experimental fluid dynamics research in India.
Satish Dhawan was a pioneering aerospace engineer, and an extremely influential rocket scientist, widely regarded as father of experimental fluid dynamics research in India.
Satish Nambiar
Lieutenant General Chenicheri Satish Nambiar is an Indian general who achieved international recognition as the first Force Commander and Head of Mission of UNPROFOR, the United Nations Protecti...
Lieutenant General Chenicheri Satish Nambiar is an Indian general who achieved international recognition as the first Force Commander and Head of Mission of UNPROFOR, the United Nations Protecti...
Satya Vrat Shastri
Satya Vrat Shastri (or Satyavrat Shastri), born 29 September 1930, is a highly decorated Sanskrit scholar, writer, grammarian and poet from India.
Satya Vrat Shastri (or Satyavrat Shastri), born 29 September 1930, is a highly decorated Sanskrit scholar, writer, grammarian and poet from India.
Satyadev Dubey
Satyadev Dubey is an Indian theatre director, actor, playwright, screenwriter, and film actor and director.
Satyadev Dubey is an Indian theatre director, actor, playwright, screenwriter, and film actor and director.
Satyajit Ray
Satyajit Ray was an Indian Bengali motion-picture director, writer, and illustrator who brought the Indian cinema to world recognition with Pather Panchali and its two sequels, known as the ...
Satyajit Ray was an Indian Bengali motion-picture director, writer, and illustrator who brought the Indian cinema to world recognition with Pather Panchali and its two sequels, known as the ...
Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer
Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer is considered to be one of the greatest Carnatic vocalists of the twentieth century.
Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer is considered to be one of the greatest Carnatic vocalists of the twentieth century.
Seth Govind Das
Seth Govind Das (16 October, 1896 –18 June, 1974) was a freedom fighter and a distinguished parliamentarian.
Seth Govind Das (16 October, 1896 –18 June, 1974) was a freedom fighter and a distinguished parliamentarian.
Shabana Azmi
Shabana Azmi (शबाना आज़मी, ; born 18 September 1950) is an Indian actress of film, television and theatre.
Shabana Azmi (शबाना आज़मी, ; born 18 September 1950) is an Indian actress of film, television and theatre.
Shakuntala Paranjpye
Shakuntalā Parānjpye (17 January 1906 - 3 May 2000) was an Indian writer and a prominent social worker.
Shakuntalā Parānjpye (17 January 1906 - 3 May 2000) was an Indian writer and a prominent social worker.
Shamshad Begum
Shamshad Begum is an Indian singer who was one of the first playback singers in the Hindi film industry.
Shamshad Begum is an Indian singer who was one of the first playback singers in the Hindi film industry.
Sharan Rani Backliwal
Sharan Rani Backliwal nee Mathur was an Indian classical instrumentalist and music scholar, best known for her expertise with the sarod.
Sharan Rani Backliwal nee Mathur was an Indian classical instrumentalist and music scholar, best known for her expertise with the sarod.
Shashi Kapoor
Shashi Kapoor, born Balbir Raj Prithviraj Kapoor on 18 March 1938 in Calcutta, is an award-winning Indian film actor and film producer.
Shashi Kapoor, born Balbir Raj Prithviraj Kapoor on 18 March 1938 in Calcutta, is an award-winning Indian film actor and film producer.
Sheikh Abdullah
Sheikh Mohammed Abdullah (शेख़ मुहम्मद अब्दुल्ला (Devanagari), شيخ محمد عبدالله (Nastaleeq)), Sher-e-Kashmir (the Lion of Kashmir) (December 5, 1905, Soura, Kashmir – September 8, 1982, ...
Sheikh Mohammed Abdullah (शेख़ मुहम्मद अब्दुल्ला (Devanagari), شيخ محمد عبدالله (Nastaleeq)), Sher-e-Kashmir (the Lion of Kashmir) (December 5, 1905, Soura, Kashmir – September 8, 1982, ...
Shiba P. Chatterjee
Shiba Prasad Chatterjee was a Professor of Geography at the University of Calcutta.
Shiba Prasad Chatterjee was a Professor of Geography at the University of Calcutta.
Shiv K. Kumar
Shiv K. Kumar (born 1921) is an Indian poet, playwright, novelist, and short story writer.
Shiv K. Kumar (born 1921) is an Indian poet, playwright, novelist, and short story writer.
Shivmangal Singh Suman
Shivmangal Singh 'Suman' (शिवमंगल सिंह सुमन; 1915 2002) was a noted Hindi Poet and Academician.
Shivmangal Singh 'Suman' (शिवमंगल सिंह सुमन; 1915 2002) was a noted Hindi Poet and Academician.
Shobha Gurtu
Shobha Gurtu (शोभा गुर्टू) (1925 – 2004) was an Indian singer in the light Hindustani classical style.
Shobha Gurtu (शोभा गुर्टू) (1925 – 2004) was an Indian singer in the light Hindustani classical style.
Shri Krishna Joshi
Shri Krishna Joshi (a.k.a.S. K. Joshi) is am Indian physicist.
Shri Krishna Joshi (a.k.a.S. K. Joshi) is am Indian physicist.
Shrikrishna Narayan Ratanjankar
Pt. Shrikrishna Narayan Ratanjankar (January 1, 1900 - February 14, 1974) was a distinguished scholar, teacher of Hindustani classical music, and vocalist from the Agra gharana.
Pt. Shrikrishna Narayan Ratanjankar (January 1, 1900 - February 14, 1974) was a distinguished scholar, teacher of Hindustani classical music, and vocalist from the Agra gharana.
Shyam Benegal
Shyam Benegal (born 14 December 1934, Hyderabad) is a prolific Indian director and screenwriter.
Shyam Benegal (born 14 December 1934, Hyderabad) is a prolific Indian director and screenwriter.
Shyam Saran
Shyam Saran was Foreign Secretary in the Government of India.
Shyam Saran was Foreign Secretary in the Government of India.
Sisir Bhaduri
Shishir Kumar Bhaduri or Sisir Kumar Bhaduri(Bengali: শিশির ভাদুরী)(2 October 1889-30 June 1959) stage actor and theatre founder, was born on at Ramrajatala in Howrah district in West Bengal.
Shishir Kumar Bhaduri or Sisir Kumar Bhaduri(Bengali: শিশির ভাদুরী)(2 October 1889-30 June 1959) stage actor and theatre founder, was born on at Ramrajatala in Howrah district in West Bengal.
Sisir Kumar Mitra
Sisir Kumar Mitra (শিশির কুমার মিত্র) or Shishirkumar Mitra
October 24, 1890–August 13, 1963 was an Indian physicist.
Sisir Kumar Mitra (শিশির কুমার মিত্র) or Shishirkumar Mitra
October 24, 1890–August 13, 1963 was an Indian physicist.
Sitakant Mahapatra
Sitakant Mahapatra is a notable Indian poet and literary critic in Oriya as well as English.
Sitakant Mahapatra is a notable Indian poet and literary critic in Oriya as well as English.
Sitara Devi
Sitara Devi (born early 1920s on a Diwali day) is an eminent Indian dancer of the classical Kathak style of dancing.
Sitara Devi (born early 1920s on a Diwali day) is an eminent Indian dancer of the classical Kathak style of dancing.
Sivaji Ganesan
Viluppuram Chinnaiahpillai Ganesan Manrayar, commonly known by his stage name Sivaji Ganesan, was an Indian stage and film actor active during the latter half of the 20th century.
Viluppuram Chinnaiahpillai Ganesan Manrayar, commonly known by his stage name Sivaji Ganesan, was an Indian stage and film actor active during the latter half of the 20th century.
Sivaji Ganeshan
Viluppuram Chinnaiahpillai Ganesan Manrayar (விழுப்புரம் சின்னையாபிள்ளை கணேசன் மன்றாயர்), popularly known as Sivaji Ganesan (சிவாஜி கணேசன்) (October 1, 1927 - July 21, 2001), was a popular...
Viluppuram Chinnaiahpillai Ganesan Manrayar (விழுப்புரம் சின்னையாபிள்ளை கணேசன் மன்றாயர்), popularly known as Sivaji Ganesan (சிவாஜி கணேசன்) (October 1, 1927 - July 21, 2001), was a popular...
Sombhu Mitra
Sombhu Mitra was an Indian film and stage actor, director, playwright and one of the pre-eminent Indian theatre personalities, especially Bengali theatre, where he is considered a pioneer.
Sombhu Mitra was an Indian film and stage actor, director, playwright and one of the pre-eminent Indian theatre personalities, especially Bengali theatre, where he is considered a pioneer.
Somnath Hore
Somnath Hore was an Indian sculptor and printmaker.
Somnath Hore was an Indian sculptor and printmaker.
Sonal Mansingh
Dr. Sonal Mansingh is an eminent Indian classical dancer and choreographer of Odissi dancing style; who is also proficient in other Indian classical dancing styles including Bharatnatyam, Kuchip...
Dr. Sonal Mansingh is an eminent Indian classical dancer and choreographer of Odissi dancing style; who is also proficient in other Indian classical dancing styles including Bharatnatyam, Kuchip...
Soumitra Chatterjee
Soumitra Chatterjee or Soumitra Chattopadhyay is an iconic Bengali actor from India, known among other things for his frequent collaborations with the great Bengali film director Satyajit ...
Soumitra Chatterjee or Soumitra Chattopadhyay is an iconic Bengali actor from India, known among other things for his frequent collaborations with the great Bengali film director Satyajit ...
Sri Lal Sukla
Shrilal Shukla (श्रीलाल शुक्ल) (31 December, 1925 - 28 October, 2011) was a Hindi writer, notable for his satire.
Shrilal Shukla (श्रीलाल शुक्ल) (31 December, 1925 - 28 October, 2011) was a Hindi writer, notable for his satire.
Subramaniam Ramadorai
Subramanian Ramadorai, CBE (Tamil: சுப்ரமணியன் ராமதொரை) is the Advisor to the Prime Minister of India in the National Council on Skill Development, Government of India.
Subramanian Ramadorai, CBE (Tamil: சுப்ரமணியன் ராமதொரை) is the Advisor to the Prime Minister of India in the National Council on Skill Development, Government of India.
Sukhlal Sanghvi
Sukhlal Sanghvi (1880 – 1978) also known as Pandit Sukhlalji was a Jain Scholar and Philosopher.
Sukhlal Sanghvi (1880 – 1978) also known as Pandit Sukhlalji was a Jain Scholar and Philosopher.
Sukumar Sen (civil servant)
Sukumar Sen was an Indian civil servant who was Chief Election Commissioner of India from 21 March 1950 to 19 December 1958.
Sukumar Sen was an Indian civil servant who was Chief Election Commissioner of India from 21 March 1950 to 19 December 1958.
Sukumar Sen (linguist)
Prof. Sukumar Sen (1900–1992) was a Bengali linguist.
Prof. Sukumar Sen (1900–1992) was a Bengali linguist.
Sultan Khan (musician)
Ustad Sultan Khan was an Indian sarangi player and Classical vocalist belonging to Indore Gharana.
Ustad Sultan Khan was an Indian sarangi player and Classical vocalist belonging to Indore Gharana.
Sundaram Balachander
Sundaram Balachander, born in Madras was an Indian self-taught veena player.
Sundaram Balachander, born in Madras was an Indian self-taught veena player.
Sunil Gavaskar
Sunil Manohar "Sunny" Gavaskar is a former cricketer who played during the 1970s and 1980s for Bombay and India.
Sunil Manohar "Sunny" Gavaskar is a former cricketer who played during the 1970s and 1980s for Bombay and India.
Sunil Mittal
Sunil Bharti Mittal is an Indian telecom mogul, philanthropist and the founder, chairman and Group CEO of Bharti Enterprises.
Sunil Bharti Mittal is an Indian telecom mogul, philanthropist and the founder, chairman and Group CEO of Bharti Enterprises.
Suniti Kumar Chatterji
Suniti Kumar Chatterji (সুনীতিকুমার চট্টোপাধ্যায় Shunitikumar Chôṭṭopaddhae) (26 October 1890 - 29 May 1977) was an Indian linguist, educationist and litterateur.
Suniti Kumar Chatterji (সুনীতিকুমার চট্টোপাধ্যায় Shunitikumar Chôṭṭopaddhae) (26 October 1890 - 29 May 1977) was an Indian linguist, educationist and litterateur.
Svetoslav Roerich
Svetoslav Nikolaevich Roerich Russian painter, son of Nicholas Roerich, studied from a young age under his father's tutelage.
Svetoslav Nikolaevich Roerich Russian painter, son of Nicholas Roerich, studied from a young age under his father's tutelage.
Swadesh Chatterjee
Swadesh Chatterjee is a recipient of the Padma Bhushan award, the third highest civilian award of India.
Swadesh Chatterjee is a recipient of the Padma Bhushan award, the third highest civilian award of India.
Swami Kalyandev
Swami Kalyandev (June 21, 1876? - July 14, 2004) was an ascetic who was awarded the Padma Bhushan, the third highest civilian award in India, for his years of social work in the villages of India.
Swami Kalyandev (June 21, 1876? - July 14, 2004) was an ascetic who was awarded the Padma Bhushan, the third highest civilian award in India, for his years of social work in the villages of India.
Swapna Sundari (dancer)
Swapnasundari is a notable Indian dancer, an exponent of Kuchipudi and Bharata Natyam, a choreographer and a vocalist.
Swapnasundari is a notable Indian dancer, an exponent of Kuchipudi and Bharata Natyam, a choreographer and a vocalist.
Swraj Paul, Baron Paul
Swraj Paul, Baron Paul, PC (born 18 February 1931) is an Indian-born, British-based business magnate, philanthropist, and Labour politician.
Swraj Paul, Baron Paul, PC (born 18 February 1931) is an Indian-born, British-based business magnate, philanthropist, and Labour politician.
T. J. S. George
Thayil Jacob Sony George (born 7 May 1928), better known as TJS George, is a writer and biographer who received a Padma Bhushan award in 2011 in the field of literature and education.
Thayil Jacob Sony George (born 7 May 1928), better known as TJS George, is a writer and biographer who received a Padma Bhushan award in 2011 in the field of literature and education.
T. M. A. Pai
Tonse Madhav Ananth Pai,,, a Goud Saraswat Brahmin was an Indian doctor, educationist, banker and philanthropist, most well known for building the university town of Manipal, Karnataka, India.
Tonse Madhav Ananth Pai,,, a Goud Saraswat Brahmin was an Indian doctor, educationist, banker and philanthropist, most well known for building the university town of Manipal, Karnataka, India.
T. N. Ramachandran
T.N. Ramachandran (1901–1973) was an Indian art historian, artist, archaeologist and a Sanskrit scholar, specialising in the study and exposition of various aspects of Indian art.
T.N. Ramachandran (1901–1973) was an Indian art historian, artist, archaeologist and a Sanskrit scholar, specialising in the study and exposition of various aspects of Indian art.
T. N. Srinivasan
Thirukodikaval Nilakanta "T. N." Srinivasan is the Samuel C. Park, Jr. Professor of Economics at Yale University.
Thirukodikaval Nilakanta "T. N." Srinivasan is the Samuel C. Park, Jr. Professor of Economics at Yale University.
T. S. Avinashilingam Chettiar
Tiruppur Subrahmanya Avinashilingam Chettiar (திருப்பூர் சுப்பிரமணிய அவிநாசிலிங்கம் செட்டியார்) (b.
Tiruppur Subrahmanya Avinashilingam Chettiar (திருப்பூர் சுப்பிரமணிய அவிநாசிலிங்கம் செட்டியார்) (b.
T. V. Gopalakrishnan
Tirupanithurai Viswanatha Gopalakrishnan (born 11 June 1932 in Thripunithura, Kerala) is a Carnatic and Hindustani musician from Chennai.
Tirupanithurai Viswanatha Gopalakrishnan (born 11 June 1932 in Thripunithura, Kerala) is a Carnatic and Hindustani musician from Chennai.
T. V. Sankaranarayanan
T. V. Sankaranarayanan (Tiruvalangadu Vembu Iyer Sankaranarayanan, born March 7, 1945) is an eminent and popular Carnatic vocalist (South Indian classical singer), known for his vibrant mu...
T. V. Sankaranarayanan (Tiruvalangadu Vembu Iyer Sankaranarayanan, born March 7, 1945) is an eminent and popular Carnatic vocalist (South Indian classical singer), known for his vibrant mu...
Talat Mahmood
Talat Mahmood was a popular Indian playback singer and film actor.
Talat Mahmood was a popular Indian playback singer and film actor.
Tan Chung
Tan Chung (born 1929) is an authority on Chinese history, Sino-Indian relations and cultural exchange.
Tan Chung (born 1929) is an authority on Chinese history, Sino-Indian relations and cultural exchange.
Tapan Raychaudhuri
Tapan Raychaudhuri is an Indian historian specialising in British Indian history, Indian economic history and the History of Bengal.
Tapan Raychaudhuri is an Indian historian specialising in British Indian history, Indian economic history and the History of Bengal.
Tapishwar Narain Raina
Tapishwar Narain Raina (Punjabi: ਤਾਪਿਸ਼੍ਵਰ ਨਾਰਾਇਣ ਰੈਨਾ; 1921 Ludhiana - May 19, 1980 Ottawa) was the Chief of the Army Staff of the Indian Army during 1975-78.
Tapishwar Narain Raina (Punjabi: ਤਾਪਿਸ਼੍ਵਰ ਨਾਰਾਇਣ ਰੈਨਾ; 1921 Ludhiana - May 19, 1980 Ottawa) was the Chief of the Army Staff of the Indian Army during 1975-78.
Tarasankar Bandyopadhyay
Tarasankar Bandyopadhyay was one of the leading Bengali novelists.
Tarasankar Bandyopadhyay was one of the leading Bengali novelists.
Tarashankar Bandopadhyay
Tarasankar Bandyopadhyay was one of the leading Bengali novelists.
Tarasankar Bandyopadhyay was one of the leading Bengali novelists.
Tarlok Singh (economist)
Tarlok Singh was member of Planning Commission of India and a civil servant.
Tarlok Singh was member of Planning Commission of India and a civil servant.
Teejan Bai
Teejan Bai (born 24 April 1956) is an exponent of Pandavani, a traditional performing art form, from Chhattisgarh, in which she enacts tales from the Mahabharata, with musical accompaniments.
Teejan Bai (born 24 April 1956) is an exponent of Pandavani, a traditional performing art form, from Chhattisgarh, in which she enacts tales from the Mahabharata, with musical accompaniments.
Tenzing Norgay
Tenzing Norgay, GM born Namgyal Wangdi and often referred to as Sherpa Tenzing, was a Nepali Sherpa mountaineer.
Tenzing Norgay, GM born Namgyal Wangdi and often referred to as Sherpa Tenzing, was a Nepali Sherpa mountaineer.
Thomas Kailath
Thomas Kailath (born June 7, 1935 in Pune, India) is an Indian electrical engineer, information theorist, control engineer, entrepreneur and the Hitachi America Professor of Engineering, Emeritu...
Thomas Kailath (born June 7, 1935 in Pune, India) is an Indian electrical engineer, information theorist, control engineer, entrepreneur and the Hitachi America Professor of Engineering, Emeritu...
Tribhuvandas Kishibhai Patel
Tribhuvandas Kishibhai Patel (October 22, 1903 – June 3, 1994) was the founder of the Kaira District Co-operative Milk Producers' Union in 1946, and later the Amul co-operative movement in...
Tribhuvandas Kishibhai Patel (October 22, 1903 – June 3, 1994) was the founder of the Kaira District Co-operative Milk Producers' Union in 1946, and later the Amul co-operative movement in...
Tribhuvandas Luhar
Tribhuvandas Luhar (Devnagri:सुन्दरम,Gujarati:સુન્દરમ) Sundaram (22 March 1908 – 13 January 1991) was an Indian, Gujarati poet.
Tribhuvandas Luhar (Devnagri:सुन्दरम,Gujarati:સુન્દરમ) Sundaram (22 March 1908 – 13 January 1991) was an Indian, Gujarati poet.
Trichur V. Ramachandran
Trichur V. Ramachandran (born 1940) is a Carnatic music vocalist.
Trichur V. Ramachandran (born 1940) is a Carnatic music vocalist.
Triloki Nath Khoshoo
Triloki Nath Khoshoo (Kashmiri: त्रिलोकी नाथ खोशू (Devanagari), ترلوکی ناتھ کھوشو (Nastaleeq)) (1927-2002) was a world-renowned environment scientist and an able administrator.
Triloki Nath Khoshoo (Kashmiri: त्रिलोकी नाथ खोशू (Devanagari), ترلوکی ناتھ کھوشو (Nastaleeq)) (1927-2002) was a world-renowned environment scientist and an able administrator.
Tushar Kanti Ghosh
Tushar Kanti Ghosh (তুষার কান্তি ঘোষ) was a very prominent Bengali author and journalist who penned several novels and short stories.
Tushar Kanti Ghosh (তুষার কান্তি ঘোষ) was a very prominent Bengali author and journalist who penned several novels and short stories.
Tyeb Mehta
Tyeb Mehta was a noted Indian painter.
Tyeb Mehta was a noted Indian painter.
U. R. Ananthamurthy
Udupi Rajagopalacharya Ananthamurthy is a contemporary writer and critic in the Kannada language and is considered as one of the pioneers of the Navya movement.
Udupi Rajagopalacharya Ananthamurthy is a contemporary writer and critic in the Kannada language and is considered as one of the pioneers of the Navya movement.
Udipi Ramachandra Rao
Udupi Ramachandra Rao, popularly known as U. R. Rao is a space scientist and former chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation.
Udupi Ramachandra Rao, popularly known as U. R. Rao is a space scientist and former chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation.
Umayalpuram K. Sivaraman
Umayalpuram Kasiviswanatha Sivaraman (born December 17, 1935) is an Indian mridangam player.
Umayalpuram Kasiviswanatha Sivaraman (born December 17, 1935) is an Indian mridangam player.
Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan
Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan is an Indian classical musician in the Hindustani music tradition.
Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan is an Indian classical musician in the Hindustani music tradition.
V. C. Kulandaiswamy
V C Kulandaiswamy (born 14 July 1929 at Vangalampalayam village in Karur district, Tamil Nadu) is an Indian academic and author.
V C Kulandaiswamy (born 14 July 1929 at Vangalampalayam village in Karur district, Tamil Nadu) is an Indian academic and author.
V. G. Jog
Pandit Vishnu Govind Jog, better known as V. G. Jog, was an Indian violinist.
Pandit Vishnu Govind Jog, better known as V. G. Jog, was an Indian violinist.
V. K. Aatre
Dr. Vasudev Kalkunte Aatre (born 1939) is an Indian Scientist and former head of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), India's premier Defence R&D Organization.
Dr. Vasudev Kalkunte Aatre (born 1939) is an Indian Scientist and former head of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), India's premier Defence R&D Organization.
V. R. Khanolkar
Vasant Ramji Khanolkar M.D. (born 13 April, 1895 - died 29 October, 1978) better known as V. R. Khanolkar was an eminent Indian Pathologist.
Vasant Ramji Khanolkar M.D. (born 13 April, 1895 - died 29 October, 1978) better known as V. R. Khanolkar was an eminent Indian Pathologist.
V. S. Huzurbazar
Vasant Shankar Huzurbazar was Indian statistician from Kolhapur.
Vasant Shankar Huzurbazar was Indian statistician from Kolhapur.
Vallathol Narayana Menon
Vallathol Narayana Menon, popularly known as Mahakavi, was one of the celebrity poets in Malayalam language, spoken in the South Indian state of Kerala.
Vallathol Narayana Menon, popularly known as Mahakavi, was one of the celebrity poets in Malayalam language, spoken in the South Indian state of Kerala.
Vasudev Vishnu Mirashi
Dr. Vasudev Vishnu Mirashi was a Sanskrit scholar and a prominent Indologist of the 20th century hailed from Maharashtra, India.
Dr. Vasudev Vishnu Mirashi was a Sanskrit scholar and a prominent Indologist of the 20th century hailed from Maharashtra, India.
Vavilala Gopalakrishnayya
Vavilala Gopala Krishna (Telugu: వావిలాల గోపాలక్రిష్ణ) (1908 – April 29, 2003) was a legislator in the 1950s and 1960s and religiously followed the Gandhian philosophy.
Vavilala Gopala Krishna (Telugu: వావిలాల గోపాలక్రిష్ణ) (1908 – April 29, 2003) was a legislator in the 1950s and 1960s and religiously followed the Gandhian philosophy.
Veerendra Heggade
Dharma Adhikari Veerendra Heggade is a philanthropist and the hereditary administrator of the Dharmasthala Temple.
Dharma Adhikari Veerendra Heggade is a philanthropist and the hereditary administrator of the Dharmasthala Temple.
Vempati Chinna Satyam
Vempati Chinna Satyam is an Indian dancer and a guru of the Kuchipudi dance form.
Vempati Chinna Satyam is an Indian dancer and a guru of the Kuchipudi dance form.
Vennelakanti Raghavaiah
Vennelakanti Raghavaiah B.A., B.L. (born: 4 June 1897 - died: 24 November 1981) was social worker and Indian freedom activist.
Vennelakanti Raghavaiah B.A., B.L. (born: 4 June 1897 - died: 24 November 1981) was social worker and Indian freedom activist.
Verghese Kurien
Verghese Kurien is the founder of the Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation, an apex cooperative organization that manages the Amul food brand.
Verghese Kurien is the founder of the Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation, an apex cooperative organization that manages the Amul food brand.
Vidya Niwas Mishra
Vidya Niwas Mishra (1926-2005) was a scholar, a noted Hindi-Sanskrit littérateur, and a journalist.
Vidya Niwas Mishra (1926-2005) was a scholar, a noted Hindi-Sanskrit littérateur, and a journalist.
Vijay Anand (Filmmaker)
Vijay Anand (22 January 1934 – 23 February 2004), also known as Goldie Anand, was an Indian filmmaker, producer, screen writer, editor, and actor, who is known for acclaimed films like G...
Vijay Anand (22 January 1934 – 23 February 2004), also known as Goldie Anand, was an Indian filmmaker, producer, screen writer, editor, and actor, who is known for acclaimed films like G...
Vijay Anand (Hindi film maker)
Vijay Anand, also known as Goldie Anand, was an Indian filmmaker, producer, screen writer, editor, and actor, who is known for acclaimed films like Guide and Johny Mera Naam.
Vijay Anand, also known as Goldie Anand, was an Indian filmmaker, producer, screen writer, editor, and actor, who is known for acclaimed films like Guide and Johny Mera Naam.
Vijay Anand (Indian Filmmaker)
Vijay Anand (22 January 1934 – 23 February 2004), also known as Goldie Anand, was an Indian filmmaker, producer, screen writer, editor, and actor, who is known for acclaimed films like G...
Vijay Anand (22 January 1934 – 23 February 2004), also known as Goldie Anand, was an Indian filmmaker, producer, screen writer, editor, and actor, who is known for acclaimed films like G...
Vijay Shankar Vyas
Vijay Shankar Vyas is a noted agricultural economist of India.
Vijay Shankar Vyas is a noted agricultural economist of India.
Vijay Tendulkar
Vijay Tendulkar (Marathi:विजय तेंडुलकर) (7 January 1928 - 19 May 2008) was a leading Indian playwright, movie and television writer, literary essayist, political journalist, and social commentat...
Vijay Tendulkar (Marathi:विजय तेंडुलकर) (7 January 1928 - 19 May 2008) was a leading Indian playwright, movie and television writer, literary essayist, political journalist, and social commentat...
Vijaypat Singhania
Vijaypat Singhania is the chairman emeritus of the Raymond Group of clothing and textiles and a former Sheriff of Mumbai, from 19 December 2005 to 18 December 2006.
Vijaypat Singhania is the chairman emeritus of the Raymond Group of clothing and textiles and a former Sheriff of Mumbai, from 19 December 2005 to 18 December 2006.
Vilayanur S. Ramachandran
Vilayanur Subramanian Ramachandran (born 1951) is a neuroscientist known for his work in the fields of behavioral neurology and visual psychophysics.
Vilayanur Subramanian Ramachandran (born 1951) is a neuroscientist known for his work in the fields of behavioral neurology and visual psychophysics.
Vishnu Prabhakar
Vishnu Prabhakar (विष्णु प्रभाकर) (June 21, 1912 – April 11, 2009) was a Hindi writer.
Vishnu Prabhakar (विष्णु प्रभाकर) (June 21, 1912 – April 11, 2009) was a Hindi writer.
Vishnu Sakharam Khandekar
Vishnu Sakharam Khandekar (Devanagari: विष्णु सखाराम खांडेकर) (January 19, 1898 – September 2, 1976) (V. S. Sakharam Khandekar) was an eminent Marathi writer from Maharashtra, India.
Vishnu Sakharam Khandekar (Devanagari: विष्णु सखाराम खांडेकर) (January 19, 1898 – September 2, 1976) (V. S. Sakharam Khandekar) was an eminent Marathi writer from Maharashtra, India.
Viswanatha Satyanarayana
Viswanatha Satyanarayana, popularly known as the Kavi Samraat, was a modern Telugu poet.
Viswanatha Satyanarayana, popularly known as the Kavi Samraat, was a modern Telugu poet.
Viswanathan Anand
V. Anand or Anand Viswanathan, usually referred as Viswanathan Anand, is an Indian chess Grandmaster, the current World Chess Champion, and currently fourth highest rated player in t...
V. Anand or Anand Viswanathan, usually referred as Viswanathan Anand, is an Indian chess Grandmaster, the current World Chess Champion, and currently fourth highest rated player in t...
Vithal Nagesh Shirodkar
V. N. Shirodkar or Vithal Nagesh Shirodkar was a reputed Indian Obstetrician and Gynecologist.
V. N. Shirodkar or Vithal Nagesh Shirodkar was a reputed Indian Obstetrician and Gynecologist.
Waheeda Rehman
Waheeda Rehman, is an Indian film actress who appears in Bollywood movies and is known for many successful and critically acclaimed movies from 1950's, 60's and early 70's most notably C.I.D.'...
Waheeda Rehman, is an Indian film actress who appears in Bollywood movies and is known for many successful and critically acclaimed movies from 1950's, 60's and early 70's most notably C.I.D.'...
Waman Bapuji Metre
Waman Bapuji Metre, admiringly referred to as Dādā Metre in the Indian oil industry circles, was the doyen of Indian petroleum geologists.
Waman Bapuji Metre, admiringly referred to as Dādā Metre in the Indian oil industry circles, was the doyen of Indian petroleum geologists.
Yamini Krishnamurthy
Mungara Yamini Krishnamurthy (born 20 December 1940) is an eminent Indian dancer of Bharatnatyam and Kuchipudi styles of dancing.
Mungara Yamini Krishnamurthy (born 20 December 1940) is an eminent Indian dancer of Bharatnatyam and Kuchipudi styles of dancing.
Yash Chopra
Yash Raj Chopra is an Indian filmmaker, film director, screenwriter, and a highly successful Bollywood producer.
Yash Raj Chopra is an Indian filmmaker, film director, screenwriter, and a highly successful Bollywood producer.
Yogesh Chander Deveshwar
Yogesh Chander Deveshwar is the Chairman of ITC Limited, one of India's largest multi-business conglomerates.
Yogesh Chander Deveshwar is the Chairman of ITC Limited, one of India's largest multi-business conglomerates.
Yoshirō Mori
Yoshirō Mori is a Japanese politician who served as the 85th and 86th Prime Minister of Japan starting at 5 April 2000 ending 26 April 2001.
Yoshirō Mori is a Japanese politician who served as the 85th and 86th Prime Minister of Japan starting at 5 April 2000 ending 26 April 2001.
Yuli Mikhailovich Vorontsov
Yuli Mikhailovich Vorontsov was a Russian diplomat, President of International Centre of the Roerichs.
Yuli Mikhailovich Vorontsov was a Russian diplomat, President of International Centre of the Roerichs.
Yusuf Hamied
Yusuf Khwaja Hamied is a leading Indian scientist who serves as chairman of Cipla, a socially-conscious generic pharmaceuticals company founded by his father Khwaja Abdul Hamied in 1935.
Yusuf Khwaja Hamied is a leading Indian scientist who serves as chairman of Cipla, a socially-conscious generic pharmaceuticals company founded by his father Khwaja Abdul Hamied in 1935.
Zahoor Qasim
Padma Bhushan Syed Zahoor Qasim (born December 31, 1926 in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India) is a leading Indian marine biologist.
Padma Bhushan Syed Zahoor Qasim (born December 31, 1926 in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India) is a leading Indian marine biologist.
Zakir Hussain (musician)
Zakir Hussain,, is an Indian tabla player, musical producer, film actor and composer.
Zakir Hussain,, is an Indian tabla player, musical producer, film actor and composer.