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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.

Diljit Dosanjh is an Indian singer, songwriter, and actor. In the year 2000, he worked in collaboration with other Punjabi artists and released his first album ‘Ishq Da Udha Aeda.’ Diljit made his acting debut in the year 2010 with the Punjabi film ‘Mel Karade Rabba.’

Mouni Roy is an Indian actress and model. She made her acting debut with Ekta Kapoor’s famous TV serial ‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi’ in the year 2006. Mouni Roy worked in her first Bollywood film ‘Gold’ in the year 2018. She played the female lead opposite Akshay Kumar.

Ginni Chatrath is a comic artist and a businesswoman. She first appeared on the comedy show ‘Hans Baliye.’ Kapil Sharma was her co-contestant on the show. Ginny and comedian Kapil Sharma got married on 12 December 2018.

Gujarat’s Neha Bhatt runs a tea startup with the name ‘Ampu Tea Neha.’ In July 2021, Neha met with an accident. Her left side of the body was damaged and due to a delay in treatment, she had to undergo amputation, losing one of her legs. She sells almost 300 cups of tea daily and earns somewhere around Rs 1 to 1.5 lakh in a month.  

Jayaram Banan left his home at the age of 13 and moved to Mumbai in search of new beginnings. He worked at a restaurant for 6 years first as a cleaner and then as the manager. Jayaram moved to Delhi in 1974 and started his food outlet with a canteen at a company. First Sagar Ratna restaurant was opened in Defence Colony, Delhi, in the year 1986.  

Soha Ali Khan is an Indian actress and businesswoman. She is the daughter of famous former cricketer Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi and actress Sharmila Tagore. In the year 2004, Soha Ali Khan made her acting debut with the Hindi film ‘Dil Maange More.’

Amyra Dastur is an Indian actress and model. In the year 2013, Amyra made her acting debut with the role of ‘Bachi Kashyap’ in the Hindi film ‘Issaq.’ She has worked in two popular web series Tandav (2021), and Bambai Meri Jaan (2023).

Angad Bedi is an Indian actor and television host. He is the son of famous former Indian cricket player Bishan Singh Bedi. In the year 2004, Angad Bedi made his acting debut with the Hindi film ‘Kaya Taran.’

Indore’s Nikunj Sharma launched his tea business in Gorakhpur. Initially, he found it difficult to open a single outlet in the city but with the kindness of other people, he successfully launched his business. Today, Nikunj operates seven outlets in different cities and provides employment to people with disabilities.

Jeetendra is a popular Indian actor. He made his acting debut with the 1964 film ‘Geet Gaya Pathhron Ne.’ Jeetendra’s popular films are Haatim Tai (1990), Nagin (1976), Himmatwala (1983), Tohfa (1984), Dharam Veer (177), Jaani Dushman (1979), Aulad (1987), and many more.

Pitobash Tripathy is an Indian actor. In the year 1996, he won the National Balshree Award that was presented to him by the former President of India, Late Dr Shankar Dayal Sharma. In the year 2009, Pitobash Tripathy made his acting debut with the Bollywood film ‘99.’

Ruma Devi had to discontinue her studies after class 8 due to poverty. Ruma Devi continued the tradition of embroidery that she acquired from her grandmother. Ruma Devi has employed over 22,000 women across 75 villages. Ruma Devi received a special invitation from Harvard University. She engaged in discussions with around a thousand academics, students, and entrepreneurs in America.