10 Most Famous People From Bangalore
Prakash Padukone
This ace badminton player, born in Udupi and based in Bangalore, was the first Indian to win the All England Open Badminton Championships in 1980. Furthermore, he was ranked World No. 1 the same year! He allegedly played in his first official tournament when he was seven years old, in 1962. He currently runs the Prakash Padukone Badminton Academy and the Olympic Gold Quest after coaching the national badminton team from 1993 to 1996. (promoting Olympic sports in the country).
Sudha Murthy
While Sudha Murthy is best known as the chairperson of Infosys, she is much more than that. She has written several English and Kannada books, in addition to charity initiatives and efforts to improve education in the state. Among her many works, some of the most recommended is How I Taught My Grandmother to Read and Other Stories, The Mother I Never Knew, and Gently Falls The Bakula. Some of these books are autobiographical and based on her own experiences, providing insight into her life.
Rahul Dravid
Rahul Dravid, aka Mr. Dependable, is widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in cricket history. He grew up in Bangalore and attended St. Joseph’s. The cricketer, who is known for both his technique and his down-to-earth demeanor, is sometimes spotted at some of the city’s restaurants and always obliges for a photo or an autograph, we hear.
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw is the chairperson and managing director of Biocon Limited, as well as the chairperson and managing director of IIM-Bangalore. She has been named to Forbes’ list of the world’s most powerful women several times. She graduated from Bishop Cotton Girls’ High School and Mount Carmel College, respectively. Her initiatives and contributions, inspired by the philosophy of affordable invention, have earned her several awards, including the Ohmer Gold Medal.
Deepika Padukone
Deepika Padukone has come a long way since she began her acting career with the Kannada film Aishwarya and then won us over with her Bollywood debut in Om Shanti Om. Whether it’s her outstanding performances in films like Padmaavat and Piku, or her views on issues like feminism and mental health awareness (or her winning smile), she has given us many reasons to be proud of her! And now, with her recent foray into Hollywood and status as the highest-paid actress in the country, she is unquestionably someone to watch.
Pankaj Advani
The billiards player was born in Pune but raised in Bangalore. Pankaj Advani, a 21-time World Champion, has received numerous awards, including the Arjuna Award in 2004 and the Padma Shri in 2009, as well as the Padma Bhushan in 2018! He is a graduate of Frank Anthony Public School and Sri Bhagawan Mahaveer Jain College, and he is rumored to be the only player to have won world titles in both long and short snooker, as well as both formats of English billiards.
Anushka Sharma
Anushka Sharma made her Bollywood debut with Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi and has since played memorable roles in films such as Band Baaja Baaraat and her production debut, NH10. Anushka was raised in Bangalore by the army and attended the Army School and Mount Carmel College. She frequently visits the office with her husband, Virat Kohli, so don’t be surprised if you see her around town.
Nisha Millet
Nisha Millet’s first encounter with water occurred when she was five years old when she nearly drowned. Her father, on the other hand, pushed her to learn to swim and overcome her fear. After competing in state and national championships, the ace swimmer represented India at the 1998 Asian Games and became the first Indian to qualify for the Olympics in the 200-meter freestyle at the Sydney Olympics in 2000.
Narayana Murthy
NR Narayana Murthy may have laid the groundwork for Bangalore to become an IT hub! The entrepreneur is best known as the co-founder of Infosys, and his contributions to the field have earned him the Padma Vibhushan and Padma Shri. Furthermore, he has received recognition from the governments of France and the United Kingdom for his outstanding work! His strong ethics and life lessons continue to inspire people all over the world. He is regarded as humble and disciplined.
Rajinikanth
Rajinikanth (born Shivaji Rao Gaekwad on December 12, 1950) is a Tamil-language actor, producer, and screenwriter. He has won several awards, including four Tamil Nadu State Film Best Actor Awards. and a Filmfare Best Tamil Actor Award. In 2016, the Indian government bestowed upon him the Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan awards. He received the Chevalier Sivaji Ganesan Award for Excellence in Indian Cinema at the 4th Vijay Awards. At the 45th International Film Festival of India, he received the “Centenary Award for Indian Film Personality of the Year” (2014). At India’s 50th International Film Festival, he received the Icon of Global Jubilee award (2019).
