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Indian philosopher and social reformer who championed Vishishtadvaita Vedanta and opened spiritual paths to all

Indian spiritual master and theologian who declared himself the Avatar, influencing hundreds of thousands of followers across several continents

Indian film actor and producer honored with the Padma Bhushan and Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his work in Hindi cinema

Indian field hockey legend known for three Olympic gold medals, extraordinary ball control, and shaping India's dominance in the sport

Indian actress and poet known as "The Tragedy Queen" who starred in over 90 Hindi films

Indian industrialist, engineer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist who chaired Tata Group from 1991 to 2012 and received India's highest civilian honors

Indian organic chemist noted for her research on vinca alkaloids, development of anti-epileptic and anti-malarial drugs, and extensive writings on medicinal plants of the Indian subcontinent

Indian religious leader, author, and theologian who founded the Ahmadiyya movement and claimed to be the promised Messiah, Mahdi, and Krishna

Indian nuclear theoretical physicist credited as the "father of the Indian nuclear programme" and founder of key scientific institutions

Indian actress and Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu who served for six terms, leaving a significant mark on post-independence Indian politics

Indian diplomat, politician, and freedom fighter who was the first woman and only Indian to serve as President of the UN General Assembly, and also Governor of Maharashtra

British naturalist, writer, zoologist, and conservationist known for his captivating books and dedication to protecting endangered species

Pakistani politician, statesman, and military general who served as Pakistan's last governor-general and first president

Widely regarded as one of the finest actors in world cinema, Om Puri was an Indian actor known for his extensive work in mainstream Hindi, international, and various regional language films, a recipient of the Padma Shri and an honorary OBE

Indian mental calculator known as the 'Human Computer' and pioneering author who wrote the first study of homosexuality in India

Indian politician who served as the Prime Minister of India from 1989 to 1990 and the Raja Bahadur of Manda

An iconic Indian playback singer celebrated for his unmatched versatility and ability to embody diverse emotions through his voice, earning him recognition as one of the greatest singers of the Indian subcontinent and influencing generations of musicians

Indian business tycoon and entrepreneur who founded Reliance Industries in 1958 and democratized share ownership by taking it public in 1977

Indian writer and novelist renowned for creating the fictional South Indian town of Malgudi, a key figure in early Indian literature in English

Indian spiritual master, writer, philosopher, and spiritual teacher who founded Transcendental Meditation (TM) and led a worldwide organization dedicated to its practice

An Indian actress and one of the highest-paid stars of the 1950s, celebrated for her beauty and iconic roles in Hindi films like Mughal-e-Azam

Expatriate British novelist, poet, dramatist, and travel writer known for works like Bitter lemons and his correspondence with Henry Miller

National poet of Bangladesh known for his powerful poetry, music, and advocacy for social justice and equality

Sixth President of India and a long-serving politician who held key offices including Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh and Speaker of the Lok Sabha