INDIA
Founders of Bharat Biotech, pioneering the development and manufacturing of several life saving vaccines - including 'Covaxin', India's indigenous Covid vaccine.
3-time National Award winning versatile actor - renowned for his work in Hindi, English and Bengali cinema.
Veteran Hindustani Classical Vocalist from Kirana gharana, with a globally acclaimed illustrious career spanning 7 decades.
Acclaimed Sitar Player & Thumri Singer from Banaras Gharana - promoted the gayaki style of sitar internationally
Veterinary Scientist from Karnal - famous for creating the World's 1st IVF buffalo calf 'Pratham'
Malayalam Scholar, Poet and Author from Thiruvananthapuram - known for his nationalistic themes
Renowned Gamaka Singer from Shivamogga - preserving the Kavya Vachana artform of storytelling
Veteran Actress for over 7 decades - acted in over 400 films across 5 languages
Respected Bundeli and Braj author from Chhatarpur - credited with several books and poetry collections
Distinguished Economist - renowned for institutionally building economic research and analysis capability in Bihar (Posthumous)