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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 physicist widely credited as the "father of the Indian nuclear programme" who established TIFR and AEET, and supported the Indian space programme

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

The "Human Computer," an Indian writer, astrologer, mathematician, and mental calculator known for her incredible speed in complex arithmetic

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

Former Prime Minister of India who led a minority government and was noted for never holding prior government office before his premiership

Indian actress, screenwriter, and politician known for her influential roles and status as one of Hindi cinema's highest-paid actresses

Indian actor celebrated for his commanding presence and iconic villainous roles across more than 450 films, earning multiple Filmfare Awards

Indian lawyer and politician who served as the ninth President of India from 1992 to 1997, and as Vice President from 1987 to 1992

Indian lawyer, politician, and diplomat who served as Minister of External Affairs and was the first female Chief Minister of Delhi