Memorials & famous biographies

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

President of India from 1982 to 1987, Chief Minister of Punjab, and a dedicated freedom fighter and sports administrator

Legendary Indian playback singer, actress, and businesswoman, recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the most recorded artist in music history

Indian actor, producer, and politician who starred in over 300 films and held the record for most Hindi cinema hits

Indian Prime Minister (1979-1980) and peasant leader known as the "Champion of Farmers" who dedicated his life to agricultural reform and farmer rights

Eighth President of India, lawyer, independence activist, and former Union Finance and Defence Minister who also served as Vice President

16th-century Hindu mystic poet, saint, and writer revered for her devotional poems to Krishna and her significant contribution to the Bhakti movement

Fifth President of India who served from 1974 to 1977, a respected lawyer and politician from Old Delhi

Indian film actor, director, and producer known for a diverse range of roles across five decades, recipient of a National Film Award and four Filmfare Awards

Indian actor recognized for acclaimed performances in films such as M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story, Chhichhore, and Kai Po Che!

British journalist, producer, and presenter known for his work in biology and medicine, popularizing intermittent fasting and low-carbohydrate diets

Indian Prime Minister and statesman known for initiating India's transformative economic liberalization reforms in the 1990s

Indian politician and labor activist who served as the 4th president of India and was awarded the Bharat Ratna

Indian actor widely regarded as one of the finest in world cinema, known for his powerful performances across Indian, British, and American films

Indian poet, politician, and independence activist who served as the first Governor of United Provinces and the first Indian woman president of the Indian National Congress

Indian politician, peace activist, and Prime Minister of India who also served as Chief Minister of Bombay State and Finance Minister

Third President of India, former Vice President, and esteemed Indian educationist

Indian spiritual guru and religious leader who was known as a godman and philanthropist, claiming to be the reincarnation of Shirdi Sai Baba

American astronaut and aerospace engineer, known as the first woman of Indian origin to fly to space

Indian politician and statesman who served as Prime Minister of India from 1964 to 1966, following his role as Home Minister