Career  

Navneet Nishan is an Indian actress and designer. In the year 1988, she began her acting career with the role of ‘Channo’ in the Bollywood film ‘Waris.’ She gained recognition after starring as the lead in the Hindi TV serial ‘Tara’ opposite actor Alok Nath in the year 1993.

Smriti Irani is an Indian politician, and former model and actress. In the year 1998, she emerged as one of the finalists of Miss India beauty pageant. In 2000, Smriti Irani received immense popularity for her lead role of ‘Tulsi Virani’ in Ekta Kapoor’s popular TV serial ‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi.’

Vasundhara Raje is an Indian politician. She is a member of Bharatiya Janta Party. In the year 1985, she was appointed as the Vice President of the Youth Front of BJP in Rajasthan. Vasundhara Raje became the first woman Chief Minister of Rajasthan in December 2003.

Ravi Gossain is an Indian actor. In the year 1995, he started his acting career with the Bollywood film ‘Oh Darling Yeh Hai India!’ Some of the films that Ravi Gossain has worked in are Jal (2013), Maachis (1996), Pyaar Koi Khel Nahin (1999), Fox (2009), Julie 2 (2017) and more.

Rohit Sharma is the captain of Indian men’s cricket team. Growing up, he faced financial constraints that made it difficult to pursue his cricket career. Today, he is renowned globally for his exceptional cricket performances. He played a crucial role as the Indian men’s cricket team reached the final in the 2023 World Cup.

Anshuman Thakur and Hitesh Sethia are experienced business professionals. Hitesh Sethia is an alumnus of Harvard Business School. He has over 20 years of experience as a financial services executive. Anshuman Thakur, with a background in Economics and an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad, has 24 years of experience in corporate strategy and investment banking.

Yuzvendra Chahal is Indian cricket player. In Under-12 category, he emerged as the winner of National Chess Championship. On 11 June 2016, he played his first ODI match against Zimbabwe in Harare.

Sunita Kapoor is a fashion stylist and costume designer. She is the wife of popular Indian actor Anil Kapoor. She appeared in special roles in Hindi films like ‘Loafer’ and ‘Judaai.’

Milind Soman is an Indian model, actor, producer, and businessman. In the year 1989, he modelled for ‘Thackersey Fabrics’ and earned his first salary of Rs 50,000. In 1998, Milind Soman played the role of a superhero in the science fiction TV show ‘Captain Vyom.’

Mayanti Langer is an Indian sports journalist and TV anchor. She started her career as a host of a sports programme called ‘Football Café’ on Zee Sports. Mayanti has worked as a sports journalist for many international cricket matches. 

Anu Malik is an Indian music director, composer, and singer. He received his training in music from his father Sardar Malik. In the year 1975, Anu Malik started his career as a music director in the Hindi film ‘Hunterwali.’ He gained recognition after working as a music director and composer in the 1993 Shah Rukh Khan starrer blockbuster film ‘Baazigar.’

Here is a list of Indian achievers who despite facing several challenges in life, worked hard and rose to the pinnacle of success. Born into a Tamil Muslim family, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, the 11^th President of India, once worked as a newspaper distributor. Due to his scientist achievements, he is also called the Missile Man of India.

Shrikant Bolla was born with a visual impairment, and he faced several challenges in life. After not being able to secure admission at IITs, he aimed for USA’s MIT, and achieved success. In 2012, he launched Bollant Industries and today, the turnover of the company is in crores.

Parul Gulati is an Indian actress and model. She has worked in more than 100 advertisements and TV commercials. In the year 2009, she made her acting debut with the TV serial ‘Ye Pyar Na Hoga Kam.’

Anupam Kher is an Indian actor. In the year 1982, he started his acting career with the Hindi film ‘Aagman.’ He has worked in more than 500 films. Anupam Kher was honoured with the Padma Shri award in the year 2004 and Padma Bhushan in the year 2016 for his significant contribution to Indian cinema.