Awards  

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.

Bajrang Punia is an Indian freestyle wrestler. After winning a bronze medal at the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics, he was awarded a sum of Rs 30 lakh by the Government of India, Rs 2.5 crore by the Government of Haryana, and Rs 25 lakh by BCCI.

Fardeen Khan is an Indian actor, director, and film producer. In the year 1998, he made his acting debut with the Bollywood film ‘Prem Aggan.’ In 1999, he won the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut for his debut film.

Shabana Azmi is an Indian actress and social worker. In the year 1974, she made her Bollywood debut with the blockbuster hit film ‘Ankur.’ The film was directed by Shyam Benegal, and it won the National Film Award for Second Best Feature Film.

Arshad Warsi is an Indian actor and film producer. He began his journey in the entertainment industry as a choreographer. In the year 1996, he made his first on-screen appearance with the Hindi film ‘Tere Mere Sapne.’

Sweety Chhabra is an Indian actress and politician. She began her film career with the Bhojpuri film ‘Dulha Aisa Chahi’ alongside actor Ravi Kishan. She gained recognition after working in the song ‘Hothlali Se Roti Bor Ke’ for the film ‘Hogi Pyar Ki Jeet’ with actor Khesari Lal Yadav.

Javed Akhtar is an Indian poet, screenwriter, and lyricist. He has received the National Film Award a total of five times for films including Saaz (1996), Border (1997), Godmother (1998), Refugee (2000), and Lagaan (2001).

Harivansh Rai Bachchan was an Indian poet. His son Amitabh Bachchan is a veteran Bollywood actor. His poem ‘Himmat Karne Walon Ki Kabhi Haar Nahi Hoti’ is recognized as one of the most famous poems of Hindi literature.

Nidhi Razdan is an Indian journalist and news anchor. The Government of Jammu and Kashmir awarded her for her outstanding role in the field of journalism. Nidhi Razdan was the executive editor of NDTV, and the anchor of debate shows Left Right & Centre and The Big Fight.

Rajesh Khanna was a popular Bollywood actor. In the year 1966, he made his acting debut with the film ‘Akhri Khat.’ His debut film was also India’s official entry to the Academy Awards.

Kriti Sanon is an Indian actress and model. In the year 2014, she made her acting debut with the Bollywood film ‘Heropanti’ opposite actor Tiger Shroff. She received the IIFA Award for Star Debut of the Year for her performance in the film.

Pooja Hegde is an Indian actress and model. In the year 2012, she made her acting debut with the Telugu film ‘Mugamoodi.’ In 2016, Pooja Hegde made her Bollywood debut opposite actor Hrithik Roshan in the film ‘Mohenjo Daro.’

Hariprasad Chaurasia is an Indian music director and classical flute player.  In the year 1968, he sang a song called ‘The Inner Light,’ which was written by George Harrison for the internationally acclaimed English rock band The Beatles.

Karishma Kapoor is a popular Indian actress. She is the eldest daughter of veteran actors Randhir Kapoor and Babita. In the year 1991, she made her acting debut with the Hindi film ‘Prem Qaidi.’