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Anupam Kher

Acclaimed Indian Actor and Former Chairman of FTII

Anupam Kher is a highly acclaimed Indian actor, director, and producer who has made a significant mark in both Hindi cinema and international projects. Born in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, Kher began his acting career in theater before transitioning to film. He made his acting debut in the 1984 film Saaransh, delivering a breakthrough performance as an elderly father grieving his son's death, which won him his first Filmfare Award for Best Actor. Over a career spanning four decades, Kher has appeared in over 500 films in multiple languages. He is celebrated for his versatility, seamlessly transitioning between comic, dramatic, and villainous roles. His notable Indian films include Ram Lakhan, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, A Wednesday!, and The Kashmir Files. Internationally, he has appeared in acclaimed projects such as Bend It Like Beckham, Silver Linings Playbook, and the NBC medical drama series New Amsterdam. Beyond acting, Kher served as the Chairman of the Film and Television Institute of India and the Central Board of Film Certification. He was honored by the Government of India with the Padma Shri in 2004 and the Padma Bhushan in 2016 for his contributions to the arts. He is also the founder of the prominent acting school Actor Prepares.

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Jim Simons

Founder of Renaissance Technologies and Pioneer of Quantitative Investing

James Harris Simons, known as Jim Simons, was an American mathematician, billionaire hedge fund manager, and philanthropist. Celebrated as the father of quantitative investing, Simons transformed Wall Street by pioneering the use of mathematical models and algorithmic trading strategies. He earned a doctorate in mathematics from UC Berkeley at age 23 and made landmark contributions to geometry and topology, most notably co-developing the Chern-Simons form, which later proved vital to theoretical physics and string theory. After serving as chair of the mathematics department at Stony Brook University and working as a codebreaker for the Institute for Defense Analyses, Simons transitioned to finance in 1978. In 1982, he founded Renaissance Technologies, an East Setauket-based quantitative hedge fund management firm. Under his leadership, Renaissance created the Medallion Fund, an exclusive fund renowned as one of the most profitable investment portfolios in financial history, generating average annual returns exceeding 60 percent before fees over three decades. Simons retired as chief executive officer in 2009 and as non-executive chairman in 2021. Alongside his wife Marilyn Simons, he established the Simons Foundation, donating billions to advanced scientific research, mathematics education, and autism research before his passing in 2024.

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Suhana Khan

Indian Actress

Suhana Khan is an Indian actress who made her high-profile acting debut in 2023. Born on May 22, 2000, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, she is the daughter of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan and film producer and designer Gauri Khan. Growing up in the spotlight, she completed her schooling at Dhirubhai Ambani International School in Mumbai. She later pursued her passion for the performing arts by studying drama and acting at Ardingly College in the United Kingdom and the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University. Suhana first gained public attention through school theater productions and her appearance in a short film titled The Grey Part of Blue in 2019. In 2023, she made her professional acting debut in the Netflix musical film The Archies, directed by Zoya Akhtar, where she portrayed the iconic character Veronica Lodge. Her performance and screen presence garnered significant media attention and established her as a rising star in the Indian entertainment industry. Beyond acting, Suhana is a prominent figure on social media and has signed major brand endorsement deals, including being named a brand ambassador for Maybelline New York in 2023. With her strong educational background in theater and deep-rooted connections in the film industry, she is poised for a significant career in Indian cinema.

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Maulana Abul Kalam Azad

First Minister of Education of India

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad was an eminent Indian independence activist, Islamic theologian, writer, and a senior leader of the Indian National Congress. Born in Mecca in 1888, Azad relocated to Calcutta with his family in his youth. He quickly established himself as a prominent journalist, launching the Urdu weekly newspaper Al-Hilal in 1912, which criticized British policies and urged Hindu-Muslim unity. Azad became a key figure in the Khilafat Movement and worked closely with Mahatma Gandhi. He embraced the principles of non-violent civil disobedience and spearheaded various protests against British rule, leading to multiple imprisonments. In 1923, at the age of 35, he became the youngest person to serve as the President of the Indian National Congress, a position he held again during the critical years of World War II from 1940 to 1946. Azad staunchly opposed the partition of India on communal lines, advocating instead for a unified secular nation. Following India's independence in 1947, he was appointed as the nation's first Minister of Education. In this role, he shaped the country's educational framework, overseeing the establishment of the Indian Institutes of Technology, the University Grants Commission, and several cultural academies. His birthday, November 11, is celebrated annually as National Education Day in India. Azad was posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honor, in 1992.

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Kapil Sibal

Senior Advocate and Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha

Kapil Sibal is a highly distinguished Indian politician, senior advocate, and former administrator who has played a pivotal role in shaping India's legal and political landscape. Born in Jalandhar, Punjab, Sibal completed his education at St. Stephen's College, Delhi, and later earned an LL.M. from Harvard Law School. He joined the Bar in 1973 and was designated as a Senior Advocate in 1983, establishing a formidable reputation in constitutional, corporate, and civil law. Over his illustrious legal career, Sibal has argued several landmark cases in the Supreme Court of India. Beyond law, he has had a prominent career in public service. As a member of the Indian National Congress, he held several high-profile ministerial portfolios in the United Progressive Alliance government, including the Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, and Ministry of Law and Justice. In 2022, Sibal resigned from the Congress party and was subsequently re-elected to the Rajya Sabha as an independent candidate supported by the Samajwadi Party. He also served as the President of the Supreme Court Bar Association multiple times, most recently elected to the post in 2024. He remains one of India's most influential voices on constitutional rights and legal reforms.

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Amitabh Bachchan

Legendary Indian Actor and Television Host

Amitabh Bachchan is one of the most influential and celebrated actors in the history of Indian cinema. Often referred to as the Shahenshah of Bollywood or Angry Young Man, his career spans over five decades, during which he has starred in more than 200 films. Born in Prayagraj to the renowned Hindi poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan and social activist Teji Bachchan, Amitabh made his film debut in 1969 with Saat Hindustani. He rose to superstardom in the 1970s with iconic roles in films like Zanjeer, Deewaar, and Sholay, establishing himself as India's ultimate action hero. Beyond acting, Bachchan had a brief stint in politics as a Member of Parliament from Allahabad in the mid-1980s. He later established Amitabh Bachchan Corporation Limited, an entertainment conglomerate. In 2000, he made a historic transition to television as the host of Kaun Banega Crorepati, the Indian adaptation of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, which revitalized his career and became a massive cultural phenomenon. Throughout his illustrious career, Bachchan has received numerous accolades, including four National Film Awards for Best Actor, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, and the Padma Vibhushan, the country's second-highest civilian honor. He remains a prominent global cultural icon, known for his deep baritone voice, charismatic screen presence, and enduring influence on generations of film enthusiasts worldwide.

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Jawaharlal Nehru

Jawaharlal Nehru was an Indian anti-colonial nationalist, secular humanist,social democrat, and statesman

Jawaharlal Nehru[a] (14 November 1889 – 27 May 1964) was an Indian anti-colonial nationalist,secular humanist, social democrat, and statesman who was a central figure in India during the middle of the 20th century. Nehru was a principal leader of the Indian nationalist movement in the 1930s and 1940s. Upon India's independence in 1947, he served as the country's first prime minister for 16 years. Nehru promoted parliamentary democracy, secularism, and science and technology during the 1950s, powerfully influencing India's arc as a modern nation. In international affairs, he steered India clear of the two blocs of the Cold War. A well-regarded author, he wrote books such as Letters from a Father to His Daughter (1929), An Autobiography (1936) and The Discovery of India (1946), that have been read around the world.

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Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Rajiv Gandhi is an Indian politician. A member of the Indian National Congress (INC),

Rahul Gandhi is an Indian politician. A member of the Indian National Congress (INC), he is currently serving as the 12th leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha and as the member of the Lok Sabha for Rae Bareli, Uttar Pradesh, since June 2024.He previously represented the constituency of Wayanad, Kerala, from 2019 to 2024, and Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, from 2004 to 2019. Gandhi served as the party president of the Indian National Congress from December 2017 to July 2019.

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Priyanka Gandhi

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is an Indian politician who is serving as the member of the Lok Sabha for Wayanad, Kerala, since November 2024. A member of the Indian National Congress, she is also serving as a general secretary of the All India Congress Committee

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is a member of the politically prominent Nehru–Gandhi family. She is also a trustee of the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation.

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