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Anup Jalota is an Indian singer and musician. His popular songs are Aisi Lagi Lagan, Ganesh Chalisa, Laxman Shakti, Rang De Chunariya, Krishno Krishno, Ganesh Vandana, Hari Naam Ka Pyala, Kevat Prasang, Ram Charan Sukhdai, and more.

Roopa Ganguly is an Indian politician and former actress. She is best known for her role as ‘Draupadi’ in the 1988 Hindi TV serial ‘Mahabharata.’ In the year 2015, Roopa Ganguly joined Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Esha Deol is an Indian actress and model. In the year 2002, she began her acting career with Vinay Shukla’s Hindi film ‘Koi Mere Dil Se Poochhe.’ The film was not successful; however, Esha Deol bagged a few awards for her performance including Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut.

Sushmita Sen is an Indian actress and model. In the year 1993, she won the title of Femina Miss India. She was only 16 at the time. She was crowned Miss Universe in 1994. Sushmita Sen made her acting debut with the 1996 thriller film ‘Dastak.’

Krishnakumar Kunnath, famously known as KK, was a popular playback singer and composer. He started his career in the year 1999 with the song ‘Tadap Tadap Ke Is Dil Se’ in the film ‘Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam.’

Karan Johar is an Indian film director, writer, producer, actor and television host. In the year 1998, he made his directorial debut with the film ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai.’ He won the Best Popular Film Director Award for his debut film.

Hina Khan is an Indian actress. She made her acting and television debut with Star Plus’s longest running show ‘Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai’ in the year 2009. She gained immense popularity for portraying the role of ‘Akshara.’

Salim Ali was an Indian scientist. He was famously known as the Bird Man of India. In the year 1980, he implemented the BNHS project, which aimed to reduce bird strike accidents at Indian airports.

Kumar Sanu is an Indian singer, music composer, and politician. In the year 1986, he made his debut as a playback singer with the Bengali film ‘Teen Kanya.’ Kumar Sanu’s popular songs are Jaati Hoon Main, Mohabbat Dil Ka Sakoon, Chori Chori Dil Tera, Aap Ka Aana Dil Dhadkana, Chura Ke Deil Mera, and more.

Bipasha Basu is a popular Indian actress and model. In 2001, Bipasha Basu made her acting debut with the Hindi film ‘Ajnabee.’ She won the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut for her debut performance.

Prem Chopra is a veteran Indian actor. In the year 1960, he started his acting career with the Bollywood film ‘Hum Hindustani.’ His biography titled ‘Prem Naam Hai Mera, Prem Chopra’ written by his daughter Rakita Nanda, was released in April 2014.

Aayushmaan Srivastava is the son of late comedian Raju Srivastava. He is a professional sitar player. In June 2022, the Governor of Maharashtra honoured him with the Bhagat Singh Koshyari Award for his performance at Raj Bhawan in Mumbai.

Mallika Sherawat is an Indian actress and model. Mallika Sherawat’s popular films are Sivakasi (2005), IP Man (2008), Darna Zaroori Hai (2006), Aap Kaa Surroor (2007), Guru (2007), Ugly Aur Pagli (2008), and Dhamaal (2007), etc.

Suniel Shetty is an Indian actor, producer and businessman. In the year 1992, he made his acting debut with the Hindi film ‘Balwaan.’ The Government of Maharashtra honoured Suniel Shetty with the prestigious Bharat Ratna Dr Ambedkar Award for his charity work during the pandemic.

Irrfan Khan was a popular Indian actor and producer. He was the first and only Indian actor to be awarded with Academy Awards for the drama films ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ (2008), and ‘Life of Pi’ (2012). In 2011, the Government of India honoured him with the Padma Shri Award.