Award  

Sameer Wankhede is an Indian officer in the Indian Revenue Service. He is the former zonal director of the Narcotics Control Bureau of India (NCB).

Due to financial difficulties, Prakash Rao couldn’t complete his studies. His dedication to education led him to convert two rooms into a school in 2000 for slum children. Prakash utilized the earnings from the tea shop to support the children’s education. In recognition to his remarkable efforts, he received the Padma Shri award in 2019.

Rajat Sharma is an Indian journalist, anchor, and businessman. He works as the chairman and Editor-in-Chief of India TV. In the year 2015, the Government of India honoured him with the prestigious Padma Bhushan award.  

Bharti Singh is a popular Indian comedian and actress. She was first seen as a contestant in the reality TV show ‘The Great Indian Laughter Challenge’ in 2008.

Pratima Mishra is an Indian journalist and TV anchor. She started working as a reporter for ABP News in June 2012. Presently, Pratima Mishra is working for TV9 Bharatvarsh as a TV anchor.

Shakti Kapoor is an Indian actor. In the year 1975, he made his Bollywood debut with GL Sippy’s film ‘Do Jasoos.’ He was honoured with the Filmfare Award for Best Comedian for the film ‘Raja Babu.’

Stand-up comedian, Vir Das achieved the esteemed Emmy International Award in 2023 for his Netflix comedy special. Guneet Monga, a film producer, made history by becoming the first female filmmaker to win an Oscar for her documentary film ‘The Elephant Whispers.’

Kangana Ranaut is an Indian actress. In the year 2006, she made her acting debut with the Bollywood film ‘Gangster.’ At the age of 22, she received the National Film Award for the 2008 film ‘Fashion.’

Sonali Phogat was an Indian actress and politician. In the year 2006, she started her television career as an anchor in a Haryanvi show on Doordarshan. Sonali Phogat was the Vice President of BJP Mahila Morcha.

Radhika Kumaraswamy is an Indian actress. In 2002, she made her debut with the Kannada film ‘Nigagagi.’ In the year 2004, she received the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actress for the Kannada film ‘Tayi Illada Tabbali’ (2003).

Amjad Khan was an Indian actor. In the year 1951, he made an appearance as a child actor in the Hindi film ‘Nazneen.’ Amjad Khan was most popular for his iconic role as ‘Gabbar Singh’ in the blockbuster hit film ‘Sholay.’

Zeenat Aman is an Indian veteran actress and model. In the year 1971, she made her acting debut with the Bollywood film ‘Halchal.’ She gained success with the Hindi film ‘Hare Ram Hare Krishna.’

Dhanraj Pillay is a former Indian field hockey player. The Government of India has honoured him with prestigious awards like Arjuna Award, Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award, and Padmashri.

Atanu Das is an Indian archer. At the 33^rd Junior National Archery Championships held in 2010, he clinched his first gold medal. The former President of Indian Ram Nath Kovind awarded Atanu Das with the Arjuna Award in the year 2020.

Kajol was counted among the most successful actresses of the 90s. She appears in less movies now, but her stardom remains the same. Kajol received the prestigious Padma Shri award in 2011. This recognition underscores her significant contribution to Hindi cinema.