Biographies: Lives That Shaped History & Inspire Today

Amrita Rao is an Indian actress. She gained recognition for her role of ‘Poonam’ in Shahid Kapoor starrer Hindi film ‘Vivah.’ She was honoured with the Dada Saheb Phalke Award for the same film.

Jasleen Matharu is an Indian singer and actress. She made her debut as a solo singer in the music album ‘Love Day Love Day.’ In 2018, Jasleen participated as a contestant in the famous reality show ‘Bigg Boss Season 12.’

Usha Mangeshkar is an Indian playback singer. She is the younger sister of legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar. She gained popularity for her song ‘Mai To Arti Utaroon Re’ in the 1975 film ‘Jai Santoshi Maa.’

Guru Randhawa is an Indian singer, songwriter and composer. He gained immense popularity and recognition for his 2014 song ‘Patola.’ In the year 2019, he collaborated with the popular American rapper Pitbull for the song ‘Slowly Slowly.’

Natasha Dalal is an Indian fashion designer. She is the wife of Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan. She is the owner of a fashion line called ‘Natasha Dalal Label.’

Chitra Tripathi is an Indian news anchor. Currently, she is working as the news anchor of Aaj Tak news channel. Chitra Tripathi has been awarded with the Best Anchor Award and Ramnath Goenka Award for her contribution to the field of journalism.

Anup Jalota is an Indian singer and musician. His popular songs are Aisi Lagi Lagan, Ganesh Chalisa, Laxman Shakti, Rang De Chunariya, Krishno Krishno, Ganesh Vandana, Hari Naam Ka Pyala, Kevat Prasang, Ram Charan Sukhdai, and more.

Roopa Ganguly is an Indian politician and former actress. She is best known for her role as ‘Draupadi’ in the 1988 Hindi TV serial ‘Mahabharata.’ In the year 2015, Roopa Ganguly joined Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Esha Deol is an Indian actress and model. In the year 2002, she began her acting career with Vinay Shukla’s Hindi film ‘Koi Mere Dil Se Poochhe.’ The film was not successful; however, Esha Deol bagged a few awards for her performance including Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut.

Sushmita Sen is an Indian actress and model. In the year 1993, she won the title of Femina Miss India. She was only 16 at the time. She was crowned Miss Universe in 1994. Sushmita Sen made her acting debut with the 1996 thriller film ‘Dastak.’