List of Famous people born in India
Srishty Rode
Srishty Rode is an Indian television actress. In 2018, she was seen in Bigg Boss 12 as a celebrity contestant.
Mohanlal
Mohanlal Viswanathan, known mononymously as Mohanlal, is an Indian actor, producer, playback singer, distributor and philanthropist who predominantly works in Malayalam cinema. One of the most admired Indian actors, Mohanlal has had a prolific career spanning over four decades, during which he has acted in more than 340 films. He is regarded as one of the greatest actors in the history of Indian cinema. In addition to Malayalam, he has also appeared in other Indian language films. Mohanlal has won five National Film Awards—two Best Actor, a Special Jury Mention and a Special Jury Award for acting, and an award for Best Feature Film, also nine Kerala State Film Awards and Filmfare Awards South and numerous other accolades. The Government of India honoured him with Padma Shri in 2001, and Padma Bhushan in 2019, India's fourth and third highest civilian honours, for his contributions to Indian cinema. In 2009, he became the first actor to be awarded the honorary rank of Lieutenant colonel in the Territorial Army. He received honorary doctorates from Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit in 2010 and from University of Calicut in 2018.
Fahadh Faasil
Fahadh Faasil is an Indian actor and film producer, who predominantly works in the Malayalam film industry. He has acted in more than 40 films and has received several awards, including a National Film Award, four Kerala State Film Awards and three Filmfare Awards South. Fahadh is the son of filmmaker Fazil. Fahadh began his film career at the age of 19 by starring in the leading role in his father Fazil's 2002 romantic film Kaiyethum Doorath, which was a critical and commercial failure. After a gap of 7 years, Fahadh made his comeback with the anthology film Kerala Cafe (2009), in the short film Mrityunjayam. He attained public attention for his role as Arjun in the thriller film Chaappa Kurishu (2011). Fahad won his first Kerala State Film Award, the Best Supporting Actor Award for his performance in Chaappa Kurishu along with his performance in Akam. He achieved critical acclaim and recognition for his roles as Cyril in 22 Female Kottayam (2012) and Dr Arun Kumar in Diamond Necklace (2012). He won his first Filmfare Award for Best Actor for his role in 22 Female Kottayam.
Neha Pendse
Nehha Pendse is an Indian film and television actress. She was born & brought up in Mumbai. Pendse was introduced on India-based satellite television channel Zee Marathi's Bhagyalakshami. She has acted in Hindi, Marathi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam films. She is well known for her role of Sanjana Hiteshi in Life OK's May I Come In Madam?. She was a contestant on the reality show Bigg Boss 12 in 2018. She is playing the role of Anita Vibhuti Narayan Mishra in Popular daily Sitcom Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain! Opposite Aasif Sheikh.
Jaideep Ahlawat
Jai Kishan Ahlawat, better known by his stage name Jaideep Ahlawat, is an Indian film actor. Jaideep completed his graduation from Film and TV Institute of India (FTII), Pune in 2008. After completing his education, he headed Mumbai, to pursue his dreams to become an actor. He started his career in Bollywood with a small role in a short film called ‘Narmeen’ in 2008. Later, he got a role in ‘Aakrosh’ (2010) and the same year, he also starred in a satire comedy film called ‘Khatta Meetha’ wherein his negative role of a politician got appreciated in the film circles. He also did a small role in ‘Love Sex Aur Dhokha’ (2010).
Aditya Raj Kapoor
Aditya Raj Kapoor is an Indian film actor and filmmaker from the Kapoor family. He is the son of late actor Shammi Kapoor and actress Geeta Bali. Kapoor is best known for his work as an assistant director in several Hindi films and his English language directorial films like Shamaal, Don't Stop Dreaming (2007) and Sambar Salsa (2007). His company has developed amusement parks in Mumbai and Delhi.
Sudheer Babu
Posani Naga Sudheer Babu is an Indian film actor and former professional Badminton player. He works primarily in Telugu films. Debuted as a lead actor in Shiva Manasulo Shruti (2012), Babu's successful films include Prema Katha Chitram (2013), Baaghi (2016), and Sammohanam (2018). He won SIIMA Special Jury award for his performance in Sammohanam.
Kasthuri
Kasthuri is an Indian film actress who has appeared in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada language films.
Surekha Sikri
Surekha Sikri is an Indian theatre, film and television actress. A veteran of Hindi theatre, she made her debut in the 1978 political drama film Kissa Kursi Ka and went on to play supporting roles in numerous Hindi and Malayalam films, as well as in Indian soap operas. Sikri has received several awards, including three National Film Awards and a Filmfare Award.
Sanam Shetty
Sanam Shetty is an Indian film actress and model, who has worked predominantly on Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada films. Sanam was belatedly crowned as the winner of the Miss South India 2016 beauty pageant, after the organiser opted to dethrone the previous winner.