Born On This Day

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CELEBRATING FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

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Discover famous birthdays from Bollywood, Asian music, film, television, sport and entertainment throughout the year.

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1 January

Vidya Balan – One of Hindi cinema's most acclaimed actresses, known for memorable performances in Kahaani, The Dirty Picture, Paa and Tumhari Sulu.

Sonali Bendre – Popular Indian actress and television personality remembered for films including Sarfarosh, Duplicate and Hum Saath-Saath Hain.

Nana Patekar – Award-winning Indian actor and filmmaker known for his distinctive performances across Hindi and Marathi cinema.

2 January

Cuba Gooding Jr. – American actor best known for films including Jerry Maguire, Boyz n the Hood and Men of Honor.

Taye Diggs – American actor and singer whose stage and screen credits include Rent, Private Practice and How Stella Got Her Groove Back.

Christy Turlington – Internationally recognised model who became one of the defining supermodels of the late 1980s and 1990s.

3 January

Jisoo – South Korean singer and actress best known as a member of the internationally successful K-pop group BLACKPINK.

Florence Pugh – British actress known for acclaimed performances in films including Little Women, Midsommar and Oppenheimer.

Mel Gibson – Actor and filmmaker known for films including Braveheart, Lethal Weapon and Mad Max.

4 January

Michael Stipe – American singer-songwriter best known as the lead vocalist of influential rock band R.E.M.

Julia Ormond – British actress known for films including Legends of the Fall, Sabrina and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.

Dyan Cannon – American actress, director and producer whose career has spanned film and television for several decades.

5 January

Deepika Padukone – One of Indian cinema's leading actresses, known for films including Padmaavat, Piku, Chennai Express and Bajirao Mastani.

Bradley Cooper – American actor and filmmaker known for A Star Is Born, Silver Linings Playbook and The Hangover.

January Jones – American actress best known for playing Betty Draper in the acclaimed television drama Mad Men.

6 January

A. R. Rahman – Oscar-winning Indian composer whose groundbreaking music has achieved worldwide recognition across Indian and international cinema.

Diljit Dosanjh – Punjabi singer and actor who has become one of the most internationally recognised stars of Punjabi music and entertainment.

Rowan Atkinson – British actor and comedian internationally famous for Mr Bean, Blackadder and the Johnny English films.

7 January

Lewis Hamilton – British Formula One driver and multiple World Champion regarded as one of the most successful competitors in the sport's history.

Nicolas Cage – Academy Award-winning American actor whose extensive career spans drama, action, comedy and independent film.

Jeremy Renner – American actor known for The Hurt Locker, Hawkeye and his appearances in the Avengers films.

8 January

Elvis Presley – Legendary American singer and performer widely known as the “King of Rock and Roll”.

David Bowie – Influential British musician whose constantly evolving music, image and creativity made him one of popular music's most important artists.

Shirley Bassey – Welsh singer renowned for her powerful voice and iconic James Bond themes including Goldfinger and Diamonds Are Forever.

9 January

Catherine, Princess of Wales – Senior member of the British Royal Family and wife of William, Prince of Wales.

Sean Paul – Grammy-winning Jamaican artist whose dancehall and pop hits have achieved major international chart success.

J. K. Simmons – Award-winning American actor known for Whiplash, Spider-Man and numerous film and television roles.

10 January

Hrithik Roshan – Bollywood star celebrated for his acting and dancing in films including Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai, Krrish, Jodhaa Akbar and War.

K. J. Yesudas – Legendary Indian playback and classical singer whose career includes thousands of recordings across numerous Indian languages.

Rod Stewart – British rock and pop singer whose distinctive voice has produced decades of international hit records.

11 January

Rahul Dravid – Former Indian cricket captain and one of the most respected batsmen in the history of international cricket.

Mary J. Blige – Grammy-winning American singer and actress often described as the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul.

Cody Simpson – Australian singer and performer who first achieved international recognition through his music career.

12 January

Zayn Malik – Bradford-born British singer who rose to international fame with One Direction before establishing a successful solo career.

Melanie C – British singer best known as Sporty Spice from the Spice Girls, as well as for her successful solo music career.

Issa Rae – American actress, writer and producer best known for creating and starring in the acclaimed television series Insecure.

13 January

Orlando Bloom – British actor internationally known for The Lord of the Rings and Pirates of the Caribbean film franchises.

Liam Hemsworth – Australian actor best known for playing Gale Hawthorne in The Hunger Games film series.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus – Award-winning American actress and comedian known for Seinfeld and Veep.

14 January

LL Cool J – American rapper and actor who became one of hip-hop's earliest major mainstream stars.

Dave Grohl – Musician best known as the frontman of Foo Fighters and former drummer of Nirvana.

Jason Bateman – American actor and director known for Arrested Development, Ozark and numerous film roles.

15 January

Pitbull – Cuban-American rapper and entertainer whose energetic pop and dance hits have achieved worldwide success.

Regina King – Award-winning American actress and director with an acclaimed career spanning film and television.

Skrillex – Grammy-winning American producer and DJ known for his influential electronic music productions.

16 January

Sade – British-Nigerian singer renowned for her distinctive voice and sophisticated blend of soul, jazz and pop.

Aaliyah – Influential American singer and actress whose music helped shape the sound of contemporary R&B.

Jennie – South Korean singer and rapper best known as a member of the internationally successful group BLACKPINK.

17 January

Muhammad Ali – Legendary heavyweight boxing champion and one of the most celebrated sporting figures of all time.

Jim Carrey – Canadian-American actor and comedian famous for films including The Mask, Ace Ventura and The Truman Show.

Calvin Harris – Scottish DJ, producer and songwriter responsible for numerous international dance and pop hits.

18 January

Karan Aujla – Punjabi singer, rapper and songwriter who has become one of the leading international names in contemporary Punjabi music.

Kevin Costner – Academy Award-winning American actor and filmmaker known for Dances with Wolves, The Bodyguard and Yellowstone.

Dave Bautista – Former professional wrestler turned actor known for Guardians of the Galaxy and Dune.

19 January

Dolly Parton – Country music legend, songwriter, actress and philanthropist whose celebrated career has spanned several decades.

Jodie Sweetin – American actress best known for playing Stephanie Tanner in the television sitcom Full House.

Logan Lerman – American actor known for the Percy Jackson films and The Perks of Being a Wallflower.

20 January

Rainn Wilson – American actor best known for his popular role as Dwight Schrute in the US version of The Office.

Evan Peters – American actor known for American Horror Story, Dahmer and appearances in the X-Men films.

David Lynch – Influential American filmmaker behind distinctive productions including Twin Peaks and Mulholland Drive.

21 January

Billy Ocean – British-Trinidadian singer known for international hits including Caribbean Queen and When the Going Gets Tough.

Emma Bunton – British singer and broadcaster best known as Baby Spice from the Spice Girls.

Geena Davis – Academy Award-winning actress known for films including Thelma & Louise and A League of Their Own.

22 January

Diane Lane – American actress whose extensive film career includes Unfaithful and Under the Tuscan Sun.

Guy Fieri – American television personality and restaurateur known for numerous food and travel programmes.

Logic – American rapper and songwriter known for albums including Under Pressure and a string of successful releases.

23 January

Mariska Hargitay – American actress best known for her long-running role as Olivia Benson in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.

Tiffani Thiessen – American actress known for Saved by the Bell and Beverly Hills, 90210.

Richard Dean Anderson – American actor best known for the television series MacGyver and Stargate SG-1.

24 January

Neil Diamond – American singer-songwriter behind enduring classics including Sweet Caroline and Cracklin' Rosie.

Ed Helms – American actor and comedian known for The Office and The Hangover film series.

Mischa Barton – British-American actress best known for playing Marissa Cooper in the television drama The O.C..

25 January

Kavita Krishnamurti – Celebrated Indian playback singer whose extensive career includes thousands of recordings in numerous Indian languages.

Alicia Keys – Grammy-winning American singer, songwriter and pianist known for hits including Fallin' and If I Ain't Got You.

Pooja Sawant – Indian actress and dancer particularly known for her work in Marathi cinema.

26 January

Jazzie B – British DJ, producer and founding member of influential music collective Soul II Soul.

Ellen DeGeneres – American comedian, actress and television personality known for her long-running daytime talk show.

José Mourinho – Portuguese football manager who has led several of Europe's biggest clubs and won major domestic and international trophies.

27 January

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Austrian composer whose extraordinary body of work remains among the most celebrated in classical music.

Alan Cumming – Scottish actor known for an extensive career across theatre, film and television.

James Cromwell – American actor known for films including Babe, L.A. Confidential and numerous television roles.

28 January

J. Cole – American rapper and producer regarded as one of the leading hip-hop artists of his generation.

Elijah Wood – American actor internationally known for playing Frodo Baggins in The Lord of the Rings film trilogy.

Maluma – Colombian singer and songwriter who has become a major international star in Latin music.

29 January

Oprah Winfrey – American broadcaster, producer and entrepreneur who became one of the most influential personalities in television.

Adam Lambert – American singer known for his powerful vocals, successful solo career and performances with Queen.

Heather Graham – American actress known for films including Boogie Nights, Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me and The Hangover.

30 January

Phil Collins – British singer, songwriter and drummer known both as a solo star and as a member of Genesis.

Christian Bale – Award-winning British actor known for films including The Dark Knight, American Psycho and The Fighter.

Olivia Colman – Oscar-winning British actress known for The Favourite, The Crown and Broadchurch.

31 January

Preity Zinta – Popular Indian actress known for films including Kal Ho Naa Ho, Veer-Zaara, Dil Chahta Hai and Koi... Mil Gaya.

Justin Timberlake – American singer and actor who rose to fame with *NSYNC before establishing a major international solo career.

Kerry Washington – American actress and producer best known for playing Olivia Pope in the television drama Scandal.

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1 February

Jackie Shroff – Popular Indian actor whose career spans more than four decades, with memorable films including Hero, Ram Lakhan, Parinda and Rangeela.

Brahmanandam – Celebrated Indian actor and comedian best known for Telugu cinema, with more than 1,000 screen appearances during his remarkable career.

Harry Styles – British singer and actor who rose to worldwide fame with One Direction before establishing a hugely successful solo music career.

2 February

Shamita Shetty – Indian actress who made her film debut in Mohabbatein and has also appeared in films and popular reality television programmes.

Shakira – Colombian singer, songwriter and performer whose distinctive blend of Latin and pop music has made her one of the world's biggest international music stars.

Gemma Arterton – British actress known for films including Quantum of Solace, Prince of Persia and The King's Man.

3 February

Waheeda Rehman – One of Indian cinema's most acclaimed actresses, celebrated for classics including Guide, Pyaasa and Kaagaz Ke Phool.

Deepti Naval – Indian-American actress, writer and director known for sensitive and acclaimed performances in films including Chashme Buddoor and Saath Saath.

Amal Clooney – British-Lebanese barrister and international human-rights lawyer known for her work on major legal and humanitarian cases.

4 February

Urmila Matondkar – Indian actress remembered for performances in films including Rangeela, Satya and Kaun?.

Varun Sharma – Indian actor particularly known for his comic performances in films including Fukrey and Chhichhore.

Alice Cooper – American rock singer whose theatrical performances and distinctive image made him one of rock music's most recognisable entertainers.

5 February

Abhishek Bachchan – Indian actor known for films including Guru, Dhoom, Bunty Aur Babli and Yuva.

Cristiano Ronaldo – Portuguese football superstar and one of the most prolific goalscorers and decorated players in the history of the sport.

Neymar – Brazilian footballer celebrated for his skill, creativity and successful career at both club and international level.

6 February

Nora Fatehi – Actress, dancer and performer known for hugely popular dance numbers and appearances across Hindi cinema and Indian entertainment.

Angad Bedi – Indian actor known for film and streaming projects including Pink, Soorma and Inside Edge.

Axl Rose – American singer best known as the lead vocalist of legendary rock band Guns N' Roses.

7 February

B Praak – Indian singer, composer and music producer known for successful Punjabi and Hindi songs including Mann Bharrya and Teri Mitti.

Chris Rock – American comedian, actor and filmmaker known for his influential stand-up career and numerous film and television appearances.

Ashton Kutcher – American actor and entrepreneur known for television series including That '70s Show and Two and a Half Men.

8 February

Jaideep Ahlawat – Acclaimed Indian actor known for powerful performances in Paatal Lok, Raazi and Jaane Jaan.

Sophie Choudry – British-born singer, actress and television personality who has worked extensively across Indian music, film and entertainment.

Mohammad Azharuddin – Former captain of the Indian cricket team and one of India's leading batsmen during the 1980s and 1990s.

9 February

Amrita Singh – Indian actress known for memorable roles in films including Betaab, Chameli Ki Shaadi and 2 States.

Rahul Roy – Indian actor who became a major star after appearing in the hugely successful romantic musical Aashiqui.

Tom Hiddleston – British actor internationally known for playing Loki in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

10 February

Sayeed Quadri – Indian lyricist whose songs have appeared in numerous successful Hindi film soundtracks, particularly from the 2000s onwards.

Emma Roberts – American actress known for film and television projects including American Horror Story and Scream Queens.

Chloë Grace Moretz – American actress known for films including Kick-Ass, Hugo and If I Stay.

11 February

Tina Ambani – Former Indian actress, previously known professionally as Tina Munim, who starred in numerous Hindi films during the 1970s and 1980s.

Jennifer Aniston – American actress who became internationally famous as Rachel Green in the television sitcom Friends.

Kelly Rowland – American singer and actress who rose to fame as a member of Destiny's Child before establishing a successful solo career.

12 February

Pran – Legendary Indian actor whose commanding screen presence made him one of Hindi cinema's most celebrated character actors and villains.

Charles Darwin – British naturalist whose work on evolution by natural selection transformed scientific understanding of the natural world.

Christina Ricci – American actress known for films including The Addams Family, Casper and television series Yellowjackets.

13 February

Rashami Desai – Indian television actress known for prominent roles in Hindi-language dramas and appearances on reality television.

Kunaal Roy Kapur – Indian actor known for films including Delhi Belly and Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani.

Robbie Williams – British singer who rose to fame with Take That before becoming one of the UK's most successful solo entertainers.

14 February

Madhubala – One of the most iconic stars of Indian cinema's golden era, remembered for classics including Mughal-e-Azam and Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi.

Mohnish Bahl – Indian actor known for memorable roles in films including Maine Pyar Kiya, Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! and Hum Saath-Saath Hain.

Simon Pegg – British actor, comedian and writer known for Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz and the Mission: Impossible films.

15 February

Randhir Kapoor – Indian actor, producer and member of the celebrated Kapoor film family, with a career in Hindi cinema spanning several decades.

Ashutosh Gowariker – Indian filmmaker behind acclaimed productions including Lagaan, Swades and Jodhaa Akbar.

Usha Mangeshkar – Indian playback singer from the renowned Mangeshkar musical family, with recordings across several Indian languages.

16 February

The Weeknd – Canadian singer and songwriter whose distinctive R&B and pop sound has produced global hits including Blinding Lights.

Elizabeth Olsen – American actress widely known for playing Wanda Maximoff in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Mahershala Ali – Award-winning American actor known for acclaimed performances in Moonlight, Green Book and True Detective.

17 February

Ed Sheeran – British singer-songwriter known worldwide for hits including Shape of You, Perfect and Thinking Out Loud.

Michael Jordan – Basketball legend whose extraordinary career with the Chicago Bulls made him one of the most famous sportspeople in the world.

Paris Hilton – American media personality, entrepreneur and DJ who became a defining celebrity figure of the early 2000s.

18 February

Khayyam – Celebrated Indian composer responsible for memorable Hindi film music including the acclaimed soundtrack to Kabhi Kabhie.

Nimmi – Popular Indian actress of the 1950s and 1960s who appeared in classic films including Aan and Barsaat.

J-Hope – South Korean rapper, dancer and songwriter best known as a member of global K-pop group BTS.

19 February

Millie Bobby Brown – British actress who became an international star playing Eleven in the hit television series Stranger Things.

Seal – British singer-songwriter known for his distinctive voice and international hits including Kiss from a Rose.

Smokey Robinson – Legendary American singer and songwriter whose work with The Miracles and Motown helped shape popular soul music.

20 February

Annu Kapoor – Veteran Indian actor, broadcaster and television presenter known for an extensive career across film, radio and entertainment.

Rihanna – Barbadian singer and entrepreneur whose worldwide hits include Umbrella, Diamonds and We Found Love.

Olivia Rodrigo – American singer-songwriter and actress who became a global pop star with songs including drivers license and good 4 u.

21 February

Vijay Prakash – Indian playback singer and musician who has recorded across several languages and contributed to major Indian film soundtracks.

Sophie Turner – British actress who became internationally known for playing Sansa Stark in Game of Thrones.

Jordan Peele – American filmmaker, actor and comedian known for acclaimed films including Get Out, Us and Nope.

22 February

Lea Salonga – Filipino singer and actress celebrated for musical theatre and for providing the singing voices of Disney characters Jasmine and Mulan.

Drew Barrymore – American actress and television personality whose screen career began as a child star in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.

James Blunt – British singer-songwriter known internationally for songs including You're Beautiful and Goodbye My Lover.

23 February

Karan Singh Grover – Indian actor and model known for television dramas including Dill Mill Gayye and Qubool Hai, as well as Hindi films.

Emily Blunt – British actress known for films including The Devil Wears Prada, A Quiet Place and Oppenheimer.

Dakota Fanning – American actress who became a successful child star before building a long-running career across film and television.

24 February

Sanjay Leela Bhansali – Acclaimed Indian filmmaker known for visually spectacular films including Devdas, Bajirao Mastani and Padmaavat.

Pooja Bhatt – Indian actress, filmmaker and producer known for films including Daddy, Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin and Sadak.

Talat Mahmood – Legendary Indian playback singer and ghazal performer remembered for his distinctive soft voice and classic recordings.

25 February

Shahid Kapoor – Award-winning Indian actor known for films including Jab We Met, Haider, Udta Punjab and Kabir Singh.

Sanya Malhotra – Indian actress and trained dancer whose films include Dangal, Badhaai Ho, Kathal and Jawan.

Divya Bharti – Popular Indian actress whose brief but highly successful career included films such as Deewana and Shola Aur Shabnam.

26 February

Manmohan Desai – Influential Indian filmmaker responsible for Hindi cinema favourites including Amar Akbar Anthony and Coolie.

Johnny Cash – Legendary American singer-songwriter whose unmistakable voice made him one of the most important figures in country and popular music.

Erykah Badu – Grammy-winning American singer and songwriter widely regarded as one of the defining artists of neo-soul.

27 February

Manoj Muntashir – Indian lyricist, poet and screenwriter whose songs include Teri Mitti, Galliyan and Kaun Tujhe.

Elizabeth Taylor – Legendary British-American actress and Hollywood icon whose celebrated career included Cleopatra and Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?.

Josh Groban – American singer and actor known internationally for his powerful baritone voice and successful classical-crossover recordings.

28 February

Luka Dončić – Slovenian basketball star who became one of the leading players of his generation after success in both European basketball and the NBA.

Ali Larter – American actress known for film and television projects including Final Destination, Heroes and the Resident Evil series.

Bernadette Peters – Award-winning American actress and singer renowned for her extensive career in Broadway musical theatre.

29 February

Leap Day: 29 February only appears in leap years, making these birthdays particularly unusual.

Ja Rule – American rapper and actor known for early-2000s hits including Always on Time and Mesmerize.

Rakhee Thakrar – British actress known for playing Shabnam Masood in EastEnders and for her role in the comedy-drama Sex Education.

Ferrán Torres – Spanish international footballer who has represented major European clubs as well as the Spanish national team.

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1 March

Justin Bieber – Canadian singer who became a global pop star as a teenager and has since enjoyed major international success with hits including Sorry, Love Yourself and Peaches.

Lupita Nyong'o – Academy Award-winning actress known for films including 12 Years a Slave, Black Panther and Us.

Javier Bardem – Award-winning Spanish actor known for acclaimed performances in No Country for Old Men, Skyfall and Vicky Cristina Barcelona.

2 March

Tiger Shroff – Indian actor known for his action, martial arts and dancing in films including Heropanti, Baaghi and War.

Jon Bon Jovi – American singer and songwriter best known as the frontman of Bon Jovi, whose hits include Livin' on a Prayer and You Give Love a Bad Name.

Daniel Craig – British actor internationally recognised for playing James Bond in films including Casino Royale, Skyfall and No Time to Die.

3 March

Shraddha Kapoor – Popular Indian actress and singer known for films including Aashiqui 2, Ek Villain, Stree and Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar.

Shankar Mahadevan – Award-winning Indian singer and composer who is part of the acclaimed Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy trio and one of Indian music's most recognisable voices.

Salim Merchant – Indian composer and singer best known as one half of the music duo Salim–Sulaiman, responsible for numerous Bollywood film soundtracks.

4 March

Kunal Deshmukh – Indian filmmaker known for directing Hindi films including Jannat, Tum Mile and Raja Natwarlal.

Catherine O'Hara – Canadian actress and comedian known for Home Alone, Beetlejuice and her award-winning role in Schitt's Creek.

Patsy Kensit – British actress and singer known for her work in film and television, including roles in Emmerdale and Holby City.

5 March

Ibrahim Ali Khan – Indian actor from the Pataudi film family and son of actors Saif Ali Khan and Amrita Singh.

Eva Mendes – American actress known for films including Hitch, Training Day and 2 Fast 2 Furious.

Penn Jillette – American magician, entertainer and author best known as one half of the long-running magic duo Penn & Teller.

6 March

Janhvi Kapoor – Indian actress who made her Hindi film debut in Dhadak and has since appeared in films including Gunjan Saxena and Mili.

Ankit Tiwari – Indian singer and composer known for popular Bollywood songs including Sunn Raha Hai and Galliyan.

Shaquille O'Neal – American basketball legend and media personality regarded as one of the most dominant players in NBA history.

7 March

Anupam Kher – Veteran Indian actor whose extensive career includes hundreds of films across Hindi cinema and international productions.

Bryan Cranston – Award-winning American actor best known for playing Walter White in Breaking Bad and Hal in Malcolm in the Middle.

Rachel Weisz – Academy Award-winning British actress known for films including The Mummy, The Constant Gardener and The Favourite.

8 March

Fardeen Khan – Indian actor known for Hindi films including No Entry, Heyy Babyy and Fida.

Freddie Prinze Jr. – American actor known for films including She's All That, I Know What You Did Last Summer and Scooby-Doo.

James Van Der Beek – American actor best known for playing Dawson Leery in the television drama Dawson's Creek.

9 March

Darsheel Safary – Indian actor who received widespread acclaim as a child performer in the film Taare Zameen Par.

Oscar Isaac – Actor known for films and television including Dune, Ex Machina, Moon Knight and the Star Wars sequel trilogy.

Brittany Snow – American actress known for Pitch Perfect, Hairspray and a wide range of film and television roles.

10 March

Bad Bunny – Puerto Rican singer and rapper who has become one of the world's biggest Latin music stars, helping bring reggaeton to an even wider global audience.

Olivia Wilde – American actress and filmmaker known for House, Tron: Legacy and her work as a film director.

Carrie Underwood – American country singer who became a major international star after winning American Idol.

11 March

Jodie Comer – British actress known for her award-winning performance as Villanelle in Killing Eve and for acclaimed stage and film work.

Terrence Howard – American actor known for films including Hustle & Flow, Crash and the television drama Empire.

Johnny Knoxville – American entertainer and actor best known as one of the creators and stars of the Jackass television and film franchise.

12 March

Shreya Ghoshal – One of India's most celebrated playback singers, known for hundreds of hit songs across Hindi and numerous regional languages.

Atif Aslam – Pakistani singer and actor whose distinctive voice has produced major hits across Pakistani music, Bollywood and international live performances.

Aditya Dhar – Indian filmmaker best known for directing the award-winning action film Uri: The Surgical Strike.

13 March

Nimrat Kaur – Indian actress known for acclaimed performances in The Lunchbox, Airlift and international television.

Geeta Basra – British-born Indian actress known for Hindi films including Dil Diya Hai and The Train.

William H. Macy – Award-winning American actor known for Fargo, Shameless and an extensive career in film and television.

14 March

Aamir Khan – One of Indian cinema's most influential actors and filmmakers, known for landmark films including Lagaan, 3 Idiots, PK and Dangal.

Rohit Shetty – Indian filmmaker known for blockbuster action and comedy films including the Golmaal series and his popular cop universe.

Farida Jalal – Much-loved Indian actress whose long career includes memorable roles across classic and contemporary Hindi cinema and television.

15 March

Alia Bhatt – Award-winning Indian actress known for acclaimed performances in Highway, Raazi, Gangubai Kathiawadi and Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani.

Yo Yo Honey Singh – Indian rapper, singer and music producer who became one of the most prominent figures in commercial Punjabi and Bollywood music.

Abhay Deol – Indian actor known for distinctive films including Dev.D, Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! and Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara.

16 March

Rajpal Yadav – Popular Indian actor and comedian known for scene-stealing performances in numerous Hindi comedies and family films.

Rannvijay Singha – Indian television personality and actor who first rose to fame through MTV Roadies.

Rasha Thadani – Indian actress and performer from a film family, and daughter of actress Raveena Tandon.

17 March

Kurt Russell – American actor whose long career includes films such as Escape from New York, The Thing and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.

Rob Lowe – American actor who became a prominent member of the 1980s Brat Pack and later starred in television series including The West Wing.

Hozier – Irish singer-songwriter who achieved worldwide success with Take Me to Church and his distinctive blend of soul, folk and rock.

18 March

Alisha Chinai – Indian pop and playback singer known for the landmark Indipop hit Made in India and numerous Bollywood songs.

Ratna Pathak Shah – Acclaimed Indian actress known for theatre, film and television, including the much-loved comedy Sarabhai vs Sarabhai.

Adam Levine – American singer and songwriter best known as the lead vocalist of pop-rock band Maroon 5.

19 March

Tanushree Dutta – Indian actress and former beauty-pageant titleholder known for films including Aashiq Banaya Aapne.

Bruce Willis – American actor internationally known for the Die Hard films, as well as Pulp Fiction and The Sixth Sense.

Glenn Close – Acclaimed American actress whose celebrated career spans film, television and theatre.

20 March

Gayatri Joshi – Indian actress and former model best remembered for starring opposite Shah Rukh Khan in the acclaimed film Swades.

Spike Lee – Award-winning American filmmaker known for influential films including Do the Right Thing and BlacKkKlansman.

Chester Bennington – American singer best known as the powerful lead vocalist of rock band Linkin Park.

21 March

Rani Mukerji – Award-winning Indian actress known for memorable films including Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Black, Hum Tum and Mardaani.

Shobana – Acclaimed Indian actress and classical dancer known particularly for her work in Malayalam cinema.

Gary Oldman – Academy Award-winning British actor known for Darkest Hour, the Harry Potter films and The Dark Knight trilogy.

22 March

Reese Witherspoon – Academy Award-winning American actress known for Legally Blonde, Walk the Line and Big Little Lies.

Andrew Lloyd Webber – British composer behind some of musical theatre's most successful productions, including Cats, Evita and The Phantom of the Opera.

Keegan-Michael Key – American actor and comedian known for Key & Peele and numerous television, film and voice roles.

23 March

Kangana Ranaut – Award-winning Indian actress and filmmaker known for films including Queen, Tanu Weds Manu and Manikarnika.

Chaka Khan – Grammy-winning American singer whose powerful voice has produced classics including I'm Every Woman and Ain't Nobody.

Keri Russell – American actress known for Felicity, The Americans and The Diplomat.

24 March

Emraan Hashmi – Indian actor known for films including Murder, Jannat, Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai and The Dirty Picture.

Jim Parsons – American actor best known for playing Sheldon Cooper in the hit sitcom The Big Bang Theory.

Jessica Chastain – Academy Award-winning American actress known for Zero Dark Thirty, Interstellar and The Eyes of Tammy Faye.

25 March

Elton John – Legendary British singer, pianist and songwriter whose extraordinary catalogue includes decades of international hits.

Aretha Franklin – Legendary American singer known as the “Queen of Soul”, whose classics include Respect and (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman.

Sarah Jessica Parker – American actress and producer best known for playing Carrie Bradshaw in Sex and the City.

26 March

Prakash Raj – Award-winning Indian actor and filmmaker whose extensive career spans Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi cinema.

Madhoo – Indian actress best remembered for starring in films including Phool Aur Kaante and Mani Ratnam's Roja.

Keira Knightley – British actress known for films including Love Actually, Pride & Prejudice and the Pirates of the Caribbean series.

27 March

Ram Charan – Major Indian film star known particularly for Telugu cinema, including the international hit RRR and films such as Magadheera and Rangasthalam.

Jessie J – British singer-songwriter known for international hits including Price Tag, Domino and Bang Bang.

Fergie – American singer who achieved worldwide success with the Black Eyed Peas before establishing a successful solo career.

28 March

Akshaye Khanna – Acclaimed Indian actor known for films including Dil Chahta Hai, Taal, Race and Drishyam 2.

Lady Gaga – Grammy and Oscar-winning American singer and actress known for global hits including Bad Romance and Shallow.

Reba McEntire – American singer and actress whose long career has made her one of country music's most successful performers.

29 March

Mandana Karimi – Iranian-born actress and model known for appearances in Indian films and reality television.

Brendan Gleeson – Acclaimed Irish actor known for films including In Bruges, The Banshees of Inisherin and the Harry Potter series.

Elle Macpherson – Australian model, actress and businesswoman who became one of the world's most recognisable supermodels.

30 March

Céline Dion – Canadian singer whose extraordinary voice and global hits including My Heart Will Go On made her one of the world's best-selling music artists.

Eric Clapton – Influential British guitarist, singer and songwriter known for a career spanning blues and rock over several decades.

Norah Jones – Grammy-winning American singer, songwriter and pianist known for her distinctive blend of jazz, pop and soul.

31 March

Ewan McGregor – Scottish actor known for films including Trainspotting, Moulin Rouge! and his role as Obi-Wan Kenobi in the Star Wars universe.

Christopher Walken – Academy Award-winning American actor known for his distinctive performances across film, television and theatre.

Rhea Perlman – American actress best known for playing Carla Tortelli in the long-running sitcom Cheers.

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1 April

Susan Boyle – Scottish singer who became an international star after her memorable appearance on Britain's Got Talent.

Asa Butterfield – British actor known for films including Hugo and The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, as well as the series Sex Education.

Randy Orton – American professional wrestler who became one of WWE's most successful and recognisable performers.

2 April

Ajay Devgn – Award-winning Indian actor, director and producer known for films including Singham, Drishyam, Golmaal and The Legend of Bhagat Singh.

Kapil Sharma – Indian comedian, actor and television host best known for his hugely popular comedy programmes including The Kapil Sharma Show.

Michael Fassbender – Irish-German actor known for acclaimed performances in films including Steve Jobs, 12 Years a Slave and the X-Men series.

3 April

Prabhu Deva – Indian dancer, choreographer, actor and filmmaker whose distinctive dance style has made him one of Indian entertainment's best-known performers.

Eddie Murphy – American actor and comedian known for films including Beverly Hills Cop, Coming to America and the Shrek series.

Cobie Smulders – Canadian actress best known for How I Met Your Mother and her role as Maria Hill in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

4 April

Simran – Indian actress known for an extensive and successful career across Tamil, Telugu and other South Indian cinema.

Robert Downey Jr. – Academy Award-winning American actor known worldwide for playing Tony Stark in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and for films including Oppenheimer.

Heath Ledger – Acclaimed Australian actor remembered for films including Brokeback Mountain and his Oscar-winning performance as the Joker in The Dark Knight.

5 April

Rupali Ganguly – Indian actress best known for her hugely popular television roles, including the title character in Anupamaa.

Pharrell Williams – Grammy-winning American singer, songwriter and producer known for hits including Happy and his work with The Neptunes.

Lily James – British actress known for films and television including Cinderella, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again and Downton Abbey.

6 April

Sanjay Suri – Indian actor and producer known for films including Jhankaar Beats, My Brother... Nikhil and I Am.

Paul Rudd – American actor and comedian known for films including Clueless, Anchorman and his role as Ant-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Zach Braff – American actor and filmmaker best known for playing J.D. in the television comedy Scrubs.

7 April

Ravi Shankar – Legendary Indian sitar virtuoso and composer who played a major role in introducing Indian classical music to international audiences.

Jeetendra – Veteran Indian actor and producer whose successful Hindi film career spans several decades and numerous popular films.

Jackie Chan – Hong Kong actor, martial artist and filmmaker internationally famous for combining action, stunt work and comedy.

8 April

Amit Trivedi – Award-winning Indian composer and singer known for distinctive film soundtracks including Dev.D, Queen and Udta Punjab.

Saqib Saleem – Indian actor known for films and streaming projects including Mere Dad Ki Maruti, Race 3 and 83.

Robin Wright – American actress known for Forrest Gump, House of Cards and Wonder Woman.

9 April

Jaya Bachchan – Acclaimed Indian actress known for classic films including Guddi, Abhimaan, Sholay and Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham.

Swara Bhasker – Indian actress known for films including Tanu Weds Manu, Raanjhanaa and Nil Battey Sannata.

Kristen Stewart – American actress known for the Twilight films and acclaimed performances including her portrayal of Princess Diana in Spencer.

10 April

Ayesha Takia – Indian actress known for Hindi films including Wanted, Dor and Taarzan: The Wonder Car.

Mandy Moore – American singer and actress known for A Walk to Remember, This Is Us and a successful pop music career.

Steven Seagal – American actor and martial artist best known for a long career in action films.

11 April

Shilpa Rao – Acclaimed Indian playback singer known for songs including Khuda Jaane, Bulleya and Besharam Rang.

Mohit Suri – Indian filmmaker known for popular Hindi films including Aashiqui 2, Ek Villain and Malang.

Alessandra Ambrosio – Brazilian model who became internationally recognised through her long-running career in fashion.

12 April

David Letterman – American television host and comedian whose late-night career spanned more than three decades.

Claire Danes – American actress known for Homeland, Romeo + Juliet and My So-Called Life.

Brendon Urie – American singer and musician best known as the frontman of Panic! at the Disco.

13 April

Satish Kaushik – Much-loved Indian actor, comedian and filmmaker remembered for films including Mr. India, Ram Lakhan and Saajan Chale Sasural.

Ron Perlman – American actor known for Hellboy, Sons of Anarchy and an extensive career in film and television.

Allison Williams – American actress known for Girls, Get Out and M3GAN.

14 April

Adrien Brody – Academy Award-winning American actor known for The Pianist and a wide range of distinctive film roles.

Sarah Michelle Gellar – American actress best known for playing the title role in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

John Gielgud – Celebrated British actor regarded as one of the great classical stage performers of the 20th century.

15 April

Mandira Bedi – Indian actress, presenter and television personality known for her work across entertainment, sport and broadcasting.

Raghu Ram – Indian television personality and producer best known for his long association with MTV Roadies.

Emma Watson – British actress internationally known for playing Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter film series.

16 April

Lara Dutta – Indian actress and former Miss Universe who has appeared in films including No Entry, Partner and Housefull.

Martin Lawrence – American comedian and actor known for the sitcom Martin and the Bad Boys film series.

Jon Cryer – American actor best known for his long-running role as Alan Harper in Two and a Half Men.

17 April

Siddharth – Indian actor, producer and singer known for work across Tamil, Telugu and Hindi cinema, including Rang De Basanti.

Victoria Beckham – British singer, fashion designer and entrepreneur who rose to fame as Posh Spice in the Spice Girls.

Jennifer Garner – American actress known for television series Alias and films including 13 Going on 30.

18 April

Poonam Dhillon – Indian actress known for numerous Hindi films including Noorie and Sohni Mahiwal.

Kourtney Kardashian – American television personality and entrepreneur who became widely known through Keeping Up with the Kardashians.

Conan O'Brien – American comedian and television host known for his long-running career in late-night television.

19 April

Arshad Warsi – Indian actor known for his much-loved role as Circuit in Munna Bhai M.B.B.S., as well as films including Golmaal and Jolly LLB.

Kate Hudson – American actress known for films including Almost Famous and How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days.

James Franco – American actor and filmmaker known for films including 127 Hours and Spider-Man.

20 April

Manish Chaudhary – Indian actor known for performances across film, television and streaming productions.

George Takei – American actor and activist best known for playing Hikaru Sulu in the original Star Trek television and film franchise.

Carmen Electra – American actress, model and television personality known for Baywatch and numerous entertainment appearances.

21 April

Tahir Raj Bhasin – Indian actor known for films and streaming projects including Mardaani, Chhichhore and Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein.

Shivaji Satam – Veteran Indian actor best known for his long-running role as ACP Pradyuman in the television crime series CID.

James McAvoy – Scottish actor known for films including Atonement, Split and the X-Men series.

22 April

Jack Nicholson – Legendary American actor whose celebrated career includes One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, The Shining and Batman.

Amber Heard – American actress known for film roles including Aquaman and The Danish Girl.

Machine Gun Kelly – American musician and actor known for work across rap, rock and film entertainment.

23 April

Dev Patel – British actor known internationally for films including Slumdog Millionaire, Lion and The Green Knight.

Manoj Bajpayee – Acclaimed Indian actor known for powerful performances in Satya, Gangs of Wasseypur and The Family Man.

John Cena – American professional wrestler and actor who became one of WWE's biggest stars before building a successful film career.

24 April

Varun Dhawan – Popular Indian actor known for Hindi films including Student of the Year, Badlapur, Badrinath Ki Dulhania and Jugjugg Jeeyo.

Sachin Tendulkar – Legendary Indian cricketer widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in the history of the sport.

Kelly Clarkson – Grammy-winning American singer and television personality who first rose to fame as the inaugural winner of American Idol.

25 April

Arijit Singh – One of India's most popular playback singers, known for countless romantic and contemporary Bollywood hits.

Al Pacino – Legendary American actor known for classics including The Godfather, Scarface and Scent of a Woman.

Renée Zellweger – Academy Award-winning actress known for Bridget Jones's Diary, Chicago and Judy.

26 April

Moushumi Chatterjee – Veteran Indian actress known for a long career across Hindi and Bengali cinema.

Channing Tatum – American actor known for films including Magic Mike, 21 Jump Street and Step Up.

Jet Li – Chinese martial artist and actor internationally known for action films including Hero and Romeo Must Die.

27 April

Lizzo – Grammy-winning American singer and rapper known for energetic pop and R&B hits including Truth Hurts and About Damn Time.

Jenna Coleman – British actress known for Doctor Who, Victoria and a range of television dramas.

Sheena Easton – Scottish singer who achieved major international pop success during the 1980s with a string of hit records.

28 April

Samantha Ruth Prabhu – Acclaimed Indian actress known particularly for Telugu and Tamil cinema, including films such as Eega, Rangasthalam and Super Deluxe.

Penélope Cruz – Academy Award-winning Spanish actress known for films including Vicky Cristina Barcelona and Volver.

Jessica Alba – American actress and entrepreneur known for films including Fantastic Four and Sin City.

29 April

Uma Thurman – American actress known for films including Pulp Fiction and the Kill Bill series.

Michelle Pfeiffer – Acclaimed American actress known for films including Scarface, Dangerous Liaisons and Batman Returns.

Jerry Seinfeld – American comedian and actor best known for creating and starring in the sitcom Seinfeld.

30 April

Rohit Sharma – Indian international cricketer and one of the leading batsmen of his generation, renowned particularly for his achievements in limited-overs cricket.

Gal Gadot – Israeli actress known internationally for playing Wonder Woman in the DC film franchise.

Kirsten Dunst – American actress known for films including Spider-Man, Marie Antoinette and The Power of the Dog.

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1 May

Anushka Sharma – Indian actress and producer known for films including Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, PK, Band Baaja Baaraat and Sultan.

Radhika Madan – Indian actress who moved from television into film, with credits including Angrezi Medium, Pataakha and Shiddat.

Jamie Dornan – Northern Irish actor known for The Fall, Belfast and the Fifty Shades film series.

2 May

Satyajit Ray – Legendary Indian filmmaker whose internationally acclaimed works include the Apu Trilogy and who is regarded as one of world cinema's greatest directors.

Dwayne Johnson – American actor and former professional wrestler known as The Rock, with major roles across action, comedy and family films.

David Beckham – Former England football captain and one of the most recognisable footballers of his generation.

3 May

Aruna Irani – Veteran Indian actress and dancer known for a prolific career spanning Hindi, Marathi and Gujarati cinema.

Christina Hendricks – American actress best known for her acclaimed role as Joan Holloway in the television drama Mad Men.

Bing Crosby – Legendary American singer and actor whose smooth vocal style made him one of the most successful entertainers of the 20th century.

4 May

Trisha Krishnan – Acclaimed Indian actress known for a long and successful career across Tamil and Telugu cinema.

Audrey Hepburn – Legendary British actress and humanitarian remembered for classics including Breakfast at Tiffany's and Roman Holiday.

Will Arnett – Canadian actor and comedian known for Arrested Development and numerous film and voice roles.

5 May

Adele – Grammy-winning British singer-songwriter known for global hits including Hello, Someone Like You and Easy on Me.

Henry Cavill – British actor known for playing Superman and for roles in The Witcher and Mission: Impossible – Fallout.

Chris Brown – American singer, songwriter and performer known for a long career across R&B, pop and dance music.

6 May

George Clooney – Academy Award-winning American actor, filmmaker and producer known for Ocean's Eleven, Syriana and ER.

Meek Mill – American rapper known for his energetic style and successful albums across contemporary hip-hop.

Bob Seger – American rock singer-songwriter known for classics including Night Moves and Against the Wind.

7 May

Amyra Dastur – Indian actress and model who has appeared across Hindi, Tamil and international film projects.

Alexander Ludwig – Canadian actor known for Vikings, The Hunger Games and Bad Boys for Life.

Breckin Meyer – American actor and comedian known for films including Clueless, Road Trip and Garfield.

8 May

Prakriti Kakar – Indian playback singer known for contemporary Hindi film and pop music, including collaborations with her sister Sukriti Kakar.

Enrique Iglesias – Spanish singer-songwriter whose pop and Latin hits have made him one of the world's best-known crossover artists.

Melissa Gilbert – American actress best known for playing Laura Ingalls in Little House on the Prairie.

9 May

Billy Joel – American singer-songwriter and pianist behind classics including Piano Man and Uptown Girl.

Rosario Dawson – American actress known for films and television including Rent, Sin City and Ahsoka.

Noah Centineo – American actor known for romantic comedies including To All the Boys I've Loved Before.

10 May

Hrishitaa Bhatt – Indian actress known for films including Asoka, Haasil and Ab Tak Chhappan.

Bono – Irish singer-songwriter and activist best known as the lead vocalist of rock band U2.

Kenan Thompson – American comedian and actor known for his long-running work on Saturday Night Live.

11 May

Pooja Bedi – Indian actress and television personality known for film, reality television and entertainment appearances.

Adah Sharma – Indian actress known for films including 1920, Commando 2 and The Kerala Story.

Suraj Jagan – Indian singer known for rock-influenced playback vocals and work across Hindi film music.

12 May

Rami Malek – Academy Award-winning actor known for Bohemian Rhapsody, Mr. Robot and No Time to Die.

Tony Hawk – American professional skateboarder regarded as one of the most influential figures in the history of the sport.

Jason Biggs – American actor best known for the American Pie film series and numerous comedy roles.

13 May

Sunny Leone – Indian-American actress and television personality who has built a prominent career across Hindi cinema and entertainment.

Benny Dayal – Indian playback singer known for energetic hits across Hindi, Tamil and other Indian-language soundtracks.

Robert Pattinson – British actor known for the Twilight series, The Batman and a range of acclaimed independent films.

14 May

Zareen Khan – Indian actress and model known for films including Veer, Housefull 2 and Hate Story 3.

Cate Blanchett – Academy Award-winning Australian actress known for films including Elizabeth, Blue Jasmine and Tár.

George Lucas – American filmmaker best known for creating the Star Wars and Indiana Jones franchises.

15 May

Madhuri Dixit – One of Hindi cinema's most celebrated actresses and dancers, known for films including Tezaab, Beta, Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! and Devdas.

Andy Murray – British tennis champion and multiple Grand Slam winner who reached world number one.

Emmitt Smith – American football legend and one of the NFL's most celebrated running backs.

16 May

Vicky Kaushal – Award-winning Indian actor known for films including Uri: The Surgical Strike, Raazi, Sardar Udham and Sam Bahadur.

Megan Fox – American actress known for the Transformers films and numerous film and television appearances.

Janet Jackson – Grammy-winning American singer, songwriter and performer whose influential music career spans several decades.

17 May

Nushrratt Bharuccha – Indian actress known for films including Pyaar Ka Punchnama, Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety and Chhorii.

Enya – Irish singer and musician known worldwide for her distinctive atmospheric sound and songs including Orinoco Flow.

Trent Reznor – American musician and composer best known as the driving force behind Nine Inch Nails.

18 May

Ali Zafar – Pakistani singer, songwriter and actor whose music and film career has achieved major success across South Asia.

Manushi Chhillar – Indian actress and former Miss World who has moved into Hindi cinema following her international pageant success.

Tina Fey – American comedian, writer and actress known for Saturday Night Live, 30 Rock and Mean Girls.

19 May

Nawazuddin Siddiqui – Acclaimed Indian actor known for distinctive performances in Gangs of Wasseypur, The Lunchbox and Sacred Games.

Vir Das – Indian comedian, actor and performer known for international stand-up specials as well as film and television work.

Sam Smith – Grammy-winning British singer-songwriter known for songs including Stay with Me and Writing's on the Wall.

20 May

Cher – Legendary American singer and actress whose extraordinary career has spanned music, film and television for decades.

Busta Rhymes – American rapper known for his rapid-fire delivery and energetic performances across a long hip-hop career.

Timothy Olyphant – American actor known for television series including Justified and Deadwood.

21 May

Aditya Chopra – Indian filmmaker and producer behind major Hindi films and the long-running Yash Raj Films studio.

Mohanlal – Legendary Indian actor and filmmaker regarded as one of the most celebrated figures in Malayalam cinema.

Mr. T – American actor and television personality best known for The A-Team and Rocky III.

22 May

Suhana Khan – Indian actress and daughter of Shah Rukh Khan who has begun building her own career in film and entertainment.

Naomi Campbell – British model who became one of the world's most recognisable supermodels during the 1980s and 1990s.

Novak Djokovic – Serbian tennis champion and one of the most successful players in the history of the sport.

23 May

Drew Carey – American comedian and television host known for The Drew Carey Show and The Price Is Right.

Jewel – American singer-songwriter known for folk-pop hits including You Were Meant for Me.

Joan Collins – British actress and author best known for playing Alexis Colby in the television series Dynasty.

24 May

Rajesh Roshan – Indian music director and composer known for memorable soundtracks including Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai and Koi... Mil Gaya.

Bob Dylan – Nobel Prize-winning American singer-songwriter whose influential catalogue has shaped modern popular music.

Priscilla Presley – American actress and businesswoman known for her association with Elvis Presley and for film and television work.

25 May

Karan Johar – Indian filmmaker, producer and television personality behind major films including Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham.

Kunal Khemu – Indian actor and filmmaker known for films including Kalyug, Golmaal 3 and Go Goa Gone.

Mike Myers – Canadian actor and comedian known for Austin Powers, Wayne's World and the Shrek films.

26 May

Lenny Kravitz – Grammy-winning American singer, songwriter and guitarist known for his blend of rock, soul and funk.

Helena Bonham Carter – British actress known for films including The King's Speech, Fight Club and the Harry Potter series.

Lauryn Hill – Grammy-winning singer, rapper and songwriter known for The Fugees and The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill.

27 May

Paul Bettany – British actor known for A Beautiful Mind and for playing Vision in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Joseph Fiennes – British actor known for films and television including Shakespeare in Love and The Handmaid's Tale.

Jamie Oliver – British chef, restaurateur and television personality known for cookery programmes and food education campaigns.

28 May

Kylie Minogue – Australian singer and actress whose long pop career includes international hits such as Can't Get You Out of My Head.

Carey Mulligan – British actress known for acclaimed performances in An Education, Promising Young Woman and Maestro.

Colbie Caillat – American singer-songwriter known for relaxed pop hits including Bubbly.

29 May

Pankaj Kapur – Highly respected Indian actor and director known for acclaimed work across theatre, film and television, including Maqbool.

Surbhi Jyoti – Indian television actress known for popular series including Qubool Hai and Naagin.

Noel Gallagher – British singer-songwriter and guitarist who rose to fame as a key member of Oasis.

30 May

Paresh Rawal – Celebrated Indian actor known for memorable roles across comedy and drama, including Hera Pheri, OMG – Oh My God! and Andaz Apna Apna.

Jennifer Winget – Indian television actress known for popular drama series including Beyhadh and Bepannah.

Idina Menzel – American singer and actress known for Broadway's Wicked and as the voice of Elsa in Disney's Frozen.

31 May

Sobhita Dhulipala – Indian actress known for acclaimed film and streaming work including Made in Heaven, Raman Raghav 2.0 and Ponniyin Selvan.

Colin Farrell – Irish actor known for films including In Bruges, The Banshees of Inisherin and The Batman.

Clint Eastwood – Legendary American actor and filmmaker whose career spans classic westerns, action films and award-winning directing.

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1 June

R. Madhavan – Acclaimed Indian actor, writer and filmmaker known for films including 3 Idiots, Rang De Basanti, Tanu Weds Manu and Rocketry: The Nambi Effect.

Heidi Klum – German-American model, television host and producer who became one of the world's best-known fashion and entertainment personalities.

Morgan Freeman – Academy Award-winning American actor known for films including The Shawshank Redemption, Million Dollar Baby and The Dark Knight.

2 June

Sonakshi Sinha – Indian actress known for films including Dabangg, Lootera, Rowdy Rathore and Heeramandi.

Mani Ratnam – One of Indian cinema's most acclaimed filmmakers, known for films including Roja, Bombay, Dil Se.. and Ponniyin Selvan.

Ilaiyaraaja – Legendary Indian composer whose enormous body of work across South Indian cinema has made him one of the country's most influential music directors.

3 June

Sarika – Acclaimed Indian actress known for a long career across Hindi cinema, including films such as Parzania.

Harshaali Malhotra – Indian actress who gained widespread recognition for her memorable child performance in Bajrangi Bhaijaan.

Rafael Nadal – Spanish tennis legend and multiple Grand Slam champion regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport.

4 June

Priyamani – Award-winning Indian actress known for work across Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi productions.

S. P. Balasubrahmanyam – Legendary Indian playback singer whose extraordinary career included tens of thousands of recordings across numerous Indian languages.

Angelina Jolie – Academy Award-winning American actress and filmmaker known for films including Girl, Interrupted, Maleficent and Mr. & Mrs. Smith.

5 June

Rambha – Indian actress known for a successful career across Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and other Indian-language films.

Mark Wahlberg – American actor and producer known for films including The Departed, Ted and The Fighter.

Kenny G – American saxophonist whose smooth jazz recordings have achieved major international success.

6 June

Neha Kakkar – Popular Indian playback singer known for numerous Bollywood and independent hits, as well as television appearances.

Paul Giamatti – Acclaimed American actor known for films including Sideways, The Holdovers and Cinderella Man.

Jason Isaacs – British actor known for playing Lucius Malfoy in the Harry Potter films and for numerous television roles.

7 June

Amrita Rao – Indian actress known for films including Ishq Vishk, Main Hoon Na and the much-loved romantic drama Vivah.

Ekta Kapoor – Influential Indian television and film producer whose work has played a major role in shaping modern Indian television entertainment.

Liam Neeson – Northern Irish actor known for films including Schindler's List, Taken and Love Actually.

8 June

Shilpa Shetty – Indian actress, television personality and entrepreneur known for films including Baazigar, Dhadkan and Life in a... Metro.

Dimple Kapadia – Acclaimed Indian actress whose career began with Bobby and has continued across acclaimed Indian and international productions.

Kanye West – American rapper, producer and fashion entrepreneur whose music has had a major influence on contemporary hip-hop.

9 June

Sonam Kapoor – Indian actress known for films including Neerja, Raanjhanaa, Khoobsurat and Veere Di Wedding.

Ameesha Patel – Indian actress who rose to fame with films including Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai, Gadar and Humraaz.

Johnny Depp – American actor known for films including Pirates of the Caribbean, Edward Scissorhands and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

10 June

Mika Singh – Indian singer known for energetic Bollywood and Punjabi hits including Mauja Hi Mauja, Dhinka Chika and Subha Hone Na De.

Tejasswi Prakash – Indian television actress known for popular drama and reality television programmes, including Naagin.

Elizabeth Hurley – British actress and model known for film, television and a long international career in fashion and entertainment.

11 June

Peter Dinklage – Emmy-winning American actor best known for playing Tyrion Lannister in Game of Thrones.

Shia LaBeouf – American actor known for films including Transformers, Fury and Honey Boy.

Hugh Laurie – British actor, comedian and musician known for House, Blackadder and A Bit of Fry & Laurie.

12 June

Afsana Khan – Punjabi singer known for popular songs including Titliaan and numerous contemporary Punjabi music releases.

Dave Franco – American actor known for films including Now You See Me, 21 Jump Street and Neighbors.

Adriana Lima – Brazilian model who became one of the world's most recognisable fashion personalities.

13 June

Disha Patani – Indian actress known for films including M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story, Baaghi 2 and Malang.

Chris Evans – American actor known internationally for playing Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Mary-Kate Olsen – American former actress and fashion designer who first became famous as a child star alongside her twin sister Ashley.

14 June

Jubin Nautiyal – Popular Indian playback singer known for romantic hits including Lut Gaye, Tum Hi Aana and Raataan Lambiyan.

Kirron Kher – Indian actress and television personality known for films including Devdas, Hum Tum and Veer-Zaara.

Boy George – British singer and songwriter best known as the lead vocalist of Culture Club.

15 June

Courteney Cox – American actress best known for playing Monica Geller in Friends and for the Scream film series.

Neil Patrick Harris – American actor and entertainer known for How I Met Your Mother, Broadway performances and television hosting.

Ice Cube – American rapper, actor and filmmaker who became a major figure in hip-hop before building a successful film career.

16 June

Mithun Chakraborty – Legendary Indian actor and dancer known for films including Disco Dancer, Agneepath and a career spanning hundreds of productions.

Amaal Mallik – Indian composer and singer known for contemporary Bollywood hits and numerous successful film soundtracks.

Imtiaz Ali – Indian filmmaker known for acclaimed romantic dramas including Jab We Met, Rockstar and Highway.

17 June

Sona Mohapatra – Indian singer known for her distinctive voice across Bollywood, independent music and live performance.

Lisa Haydon – Indian-Australian actress and model known for films including Queen and Housefull 3.

Kendrick Lamar – Pulitzer Prize-winning American rapper regarded as one of the most influential hip-hop artists of his generation.

18 June

Paul McCartney – Legendary British singer-songwriter and musician who achieved worldwide fame as a member of The Beatles.

Blake Shelton – American country singer and television personality known for a long recording career and appearances on The Voice.

Richard Madden – Scottish actor known for Game of Thrones, Bodyguard and Eternals.

19 June

Ashish Vidyarthi – Acclaimed Indian actor known for memorable character roles across Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and other Indian-language films.

Divyenndu – Indian actor known for films and streaming productions including Pyaar Ka Punchnama and the hugely popular series Mirzapur.

Paula Abdul – American singer, dancer and television personality known for hit records and her role as a judge on American Idol.

20 June

Rahul Khanna – Indian actor and television personality known for work across Hindi cinema and international productions.

Neetu Chandra – Indian actress and producer known for work across Hindi, Tamil and other Indian-language films.

Nicole Kidman – Academy Award-winning actress known for films including Moulin Rouge!, The Hours and Eyes Wide Shut.

21 June

Lana Del Rey – American singer-songwriter known for her cinematic style and songs including Video Games and Summertime Sadness.

Chris Pratt – American actor known for Guardians of the Galaxy, Jurassic World and Parks and Recreation.

Prince William – The Prince of Wales and senior member of the British Royal Family.

22 June

Anubhav Sinha – Indian filmmaker known for socially focused films including Mulk, Article 15 and Thappad.

Meryl Streep – One of the most acclaimed actresses in film history, known for The Devil Wears Prada, Sophie's Choice and The Iron Lady.

Cyndi Lauper – American singer-songwriter known for 1980s classics including Girls Just Want to Have Fun and Time After Time.

23 June

Raj Babbar – Veteran Indian actor known for a long career across Hindi and Punjabi cinema as well as public life.

Tanmay Bhat – Indian comedian, writer and digital content creator known for his work in comedy and online entertainment.

Frances McDormand – Academy Award-winning American actress known for Fargo, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri and Nomadland.

24 June

Vijayashanti – Award-winning Indian actress known for a major career across Telugu cinema and other Indian-language films.

Lionel Messi – Argentine football legend and World Cup winner widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport.

Mindy Kaling – American actress, writer and producer known for The Office, The Mindy Project and numerous television productions.

25 June

Karisma Kapoor – One of Hindi cinema's biggest stars of the 1990s, known for films including Raja Hindustani, Dil To Pagal Hai and Biwi No.1.

Aftab Shivdasani – Indian actor known for films including Masti, Awara Paagal Deewana and Kasoor.

Raghubir Yadav – Acclaimed Indian actor, singer and theatre performer known for film and television work including Lagaan and Panchayat.

26 June

Arjun Kapoor – Indian actor known for Hindi films including Ishaqzaade, 2 States and Gunday.

Ariana Grande – Grammy-winning American singer and actress known for global pop hits, musical theatre and her role in Wicked.

Chris O'Donnell – American actor known for films including Scent of a Woman and for television series NCIS: Los Angeles.

27 June

Prajakta Koli – Indian digital creator and actress known online as MostlySane, as well as for roles in Mismatched and Hindi films.

Parambrata Chattopadhyay – Indian actor and filmmaker known for Bengali cinema and Hindi films including Kahaani.

Khloé Kardashian – American television personality and entrepreneur who became widely known through Keeping Up with the Kardashians.

28 June

Jasmin Bhasin – Indian actress and television personality known for popular Hindi television dramas and reality programmes.

Aanand L. Rai – Indian filmmaker and producer known for films including Tanu Weds Manu, Raanjhanaa and Atrangi Re.

Elon Musk – Business executive known for his involvement with companies including Tesla, SpaceX and X.

29 June

Shenaz Treasury – Indian actress, presenter and travel personality known for film, television and digital media work.

Nicole Scherzinger – American singer and performer who rose to worldwide fame as the lead singer of the Pussycat Dolls.

Gary Busey – American actor known for an extensive film and television career, including an Oscar-nominated performance in The Buddy Holly Story.

30 June

Avika Gor – Indian actress known for television series including Balika Vadhu and for work across Hindi and Telugu entertainment.

Michael Phelps – American swimmer and multiple Olympic champion who became the most decorated Olympian in history.

Mike Tyson – Former heavyweight boxing champion who became one of the most famous and dominant fighters of his era.

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1 July

Hariprasad Chaurasia – Legendary Indian flautist whose extraordinary career has helped take Hindustani classical music to audiences around the world.

Ustad Rashid Khan – Celebrated Indian classical vocalist renowned for his rich voice and major contribution to Hindustani classical music.

Mohammed Irfan – Indian playback singer known for romantic Bollywood songs and numerous film soundtrack performances.

2 July

Pavan Malhotra – Acclaimed Indian actor known for powerful character roles across film, television and streaming productions.

Margot Robbie – Australian actress and producer known for films including Barbie, I, Tonya and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.

Lindsay Lohan – American actress and singer known for films including Mean Girls, Freaky Friday and The Parent Trap.

3 July

Parmish Verma – Punjabi singer, actor and filmmaker known for contemporary Punjabi music and films including Rocky Mental.

Bharti Singh – Popular Indian comedian and television personality known for comedy, reality television and entertainment presenting.

Tom Cruise – American actor and producer known worldwide for the Mission: Impossible films, Top Gun and numerous blockbuster roles.

4 July

Neena Gupta – Acclaimed Indian actress known for film and television work including Badhaai Ho, Panchayat and Masaba Masaba.

M. M. Keeravani – Oscar-winning Indian composer known for major film soundtracks including RRR and the Baahubali films.

Toshi Sabri – Indian singer and composer known for Bollywood playback singing and television music appearances.

5 July

Javed Ali – Indian playback singer known for songs including Jashn-e-Bahaara, Kun Faya Kun and numerous Hindi and regional film recordings.

P. V. Sindhu – Indian badminton champion, Olympic medallist and former world champion regarded as one of India's most successful sporting stars.

Zayed Khan – Indian actor known for Hindi films including Main Hoon Na, Dus and Blue.

6 July

Ranveer Singh – Award-winning Indian actor known for energetic performances in films including Band Baaja Baaraat, Bajirao Mastani, Padmaavat and Gully Boy.

Shweta Tripathi – Indian actress known for acclaimed film and streaming projects including Masaan and Mirzapur.

Sylvester Stallone – American actor and filmmaker internationally famous for the Rocky and Rambo film franchises.

7 July

Kailash Kher – Indian singer known for his powerful, distinctive voice and songs including Allah Ke Bande and Teri Deewani.

M. S. Dhoni – Former Indian cricket captain who led India to major international titles and became one of the country's most celebrated cricketers.

Manjot Singh – Indian actor known for films including Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! and the popular Fukrey series.

8 July

Neetu Kapoor – Popular Indian actress known for classic Hindi films including Kabhi Kabhie, Amar Akbar Anthony and Deewaar.

Revathi – Award-winning Indian actress and filmmaker with an acclaimed career across Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Hindi cinema.

Sourav Ganguly – Former India cricket captain and one of the country's most celebrated opening batsmen.

9 July

Guru Dutt – Legendary Indian filmmaker, actor and producer remembered for classics including Pyaasa, Kaagaz Ke Phool and Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam.

Sanjeev Kumar – One of Hindi cinema's most respected actors, known for Sholay, Angoor and a remarkable range of dramatic roles.

Tom Hanks – Academy Award-winning American actor known for Forrest Gump, Philadelphia, Cast Away and Toy Story.

10 July

Antara Mitra – Indian playback singer known for Bollywood songs including Gerua and numerous film soundtrack recordings.

Raghav Juyal – Indian dancer, choreographer, television presenter and actor known for his distinctive dance style and entertainment career.

Sofia Vergara – Colombian-American actress known worldwide for her role as Gloria in the television comedy Modern Family.

11 July

Lil' Kim – American rapper whose bold style and music made her one of the most influential female artists in hip-hop.

Alessia Cara – Canadian singer-songwriter known for songs including Here and Scars to Your Beautiful.

Giorgio Armani – Italian fashion designer whose name became one of the most recognised luxury brands in the world.

12 July

Malala Yousafzai – Pakistani education activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate recognised internationally for campaigning for girls' education.

Parvin Dabas – Indian actor and filmmaker known for films including Monsoon Wedding and Khosla Ka Ghosla.

Michelle Rodriguez – American actress known for the Fast & Furious films, Avatar and numerous action roles.

13 July

Harrison Ford – American actor internationally famous for playing Han Solo in Star Wars and Indiana Jones in the long-running adventure series.

Patrick Stewart – British actor known for Star Trek, the X-Men films and an acclaimed career on stage.

Ken Jeong – American actor and comedian known for The Hangover films and the television series Community.

14 July

Madhu Sapre – Indian model and former beauty queen who became one of the country's leading fashion personalities during the 1990s.

Jane Lynch – American actress and comedian known for her award-winning role in Glee and numerous film and television appearances.

Dan Reynolds – American singer-songwriter best known as the lead vocalist of Imagine Dragons.

15 July

Forest Whitaker – Academy Award-winning American actor known for The Last King of Scotland, Black Panther and numerous acclaimed performances.

Diane Kruger – German-American actress known for films including Troy, National Treasure and Inglourious Basterds.

Lana Parrilla – American actress best known for playing Regina Mills in the television fantasy drama Once Upon a Time.

16 July

Katrina Kaif – One of Hindi cinema's leading actresses, known for films including Namastey London, Ek Tha Tiger, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara and Jab Tak Hai Jaan.

Aamna Sharif – Indian actress known for television drama Kahiin to Hoga and work across film and television.

Will Ferrell – American actor and comedian known for Anchorman, Elf and numerous comedy films.

17 July

Ravi Kishan – Indian actor known for a major career across Bhojpuri, Hindi and other Indian-language cinema and television.

Zarina Wahab – Indian actress known for films including Chitchor and a long career across film and television.

David Hasselhoff – American actor and singer internationally known for Knight Rider and Baywatch.

18 July

Priyanka Chopra Jonas – Indian actress, producer and international star known for Fashion, Barfi!, Bajirao Mastani and the television series Quantico.

Bhumi Pednekar – Indian actress known for films including Dum Laga Ke Haisha, Toilet: Ek Prem Katha and Badhaai Do.

Vin Diesel – American actor and producer best known for the Fast & Furious film franchise.

19 July

Sindhu Tolani – Indian actress known for work across Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Hindi cinema.

Benedict Cumberbatch – British actor known for Sherlock, The Imitation Game and his role as Doctor Strange.

Brian May – British guitarist and songwriter best known as a founding member of legendary rock band Queen.

20 July

Naseeruddin Shah – One of India's most respected actors, celebrated for work across parallel cinema, mainstream films and theatre.

Gracy Singh – Indian actress known for films including Lagaan and Munna Bhai M.B.B.S..

Gisele Bündchen – Brazilian model who became one of the world's most successful and recognisable fashion figures.

21 July

Robin Williams – Beloved American actor and comedian known for Mrs. Doubtfire, Good Will Hunting and Dead Poets Society.

Josh Hartnett – American actor known for films including Pearl Harbor, Black Hawk Down and Oppenheimer.

Juno Temple – British actress known for Ted Lasso, Fargo and numerous film roles.

22 July

Armaan Malik – Indian singer known for popular Bollywood and independent songs across Hindi and several other Indian languages.

Selena Gomez – American singer, actress and producer known for a successful music career and television series including Only Murders in the Building.

Willem Dafoe – Acclaimed American actor known for films including Platoon, The Florida Project and Spider-Man.

23 July

Himesh Reshammiya – Indian singer, composer and actor known for distinctive vocals and numerous hit Bollywood soundtracks.

Suriya – Acclaimed Indian actor and producer known for major Tamil films including Ghajini, Soorarai Pottru and Jai Bhim.

Daniel Radcliffe – British actor internationally known for playing Harry Potter in the hugely successful film series.

24 July

Raghav Sachar – Indian singer, composer and multi-instrumentalist known for Bollywood music and independent releases.

Jennifer Lopez – American singer, actress and performer whose international career spans music, film, dance and television.

Rose Byrne – Australian actress known for films and television including Bridesmaids, Spy and Damages.

25 July

Kashmira Irani – Indian actress known for television dramas and stage performances.

Matt LeBlanc – American actor best known for playing Joey Tribbiani in Friends and Episodes.

Iman – Somali-American model and entrepreneur who became one of the most influential international fashion figures of her generation.

26 July

Jugal Hansraj – Indian actor and filmmaker who began as a child actor and later starred in films including Mohabbatein.

Mugdha Godse – Indian actress and model known for films including Fashion and All the Best.

Sandra Bullock – Academy Award-winning American actress known for Speed, The Blind Side and Gravity.

27 July

K. S. Chithra – Legendary Indian playback singer whose celebrated career includes thousands of recordings across multiple Indian languages.

Rahul Bose – Indian actor, director and social campaigner known for films including Mr. and Mrs. Iyer and Jhankaar Beats.

Vinay Pathak – Indian actor known for acclaimed comic and character roles in films including Bheja Fry and Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi.

28 July

Dhanush – Award-winning Indian actor, singer and filmmaker known for Tamil cinema, international projects and the global song Why This Kolaveri Di.

Dulquer Salmaan – Indian actor and producer known for Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Hindi films, including Charlie, Sita Ramam and Karwaan.

Ayesha Jhulka – Indian actress remembered for popular 1990s Hindi films including Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar and Khiladi.

29 July

Sanjay Dutt – Indian actor known for an extensive Hindi film career including Saajan, Vaastav and the Munna Bhai films.

Anup Jalota – Indian singer renowned for devotional music, bhajans and ghazals, with a career spanning several decades.

Elli AvrRam – Swedish-Greek actress and performer known for work across Indian film, television and entertainment.

30 July

Sonu Nigam – One of India's most celebrated playback singers, known for countless Bollywood hits and recordings across numerous Indian languages.

Sonu Sood – Indian actor and producer known for Hindi and South Indian cinema as well as high-profile humanitarian work.

Arnold Schwarzenegger – Austrian-American actor and former bodybuilder best known for The Terminator films and a long action-movie career.

31 July

Kiara Advani – Popular Indian actress known for films including Kabir Singh, Shershaah, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 and Jugjugg Jeeyo.

Mumtaz – Legendary Indian actress and one of Hindi cinema's biggest stars of the 1960s and 1970s.

Master Saleem – Punjabi singer known for powerful vocals across Punjabi music, devotional recordings and Bollywood playback songs.

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1 August

Taapsee Pannu – Acclaimed Indian actress known for films including Pink, Badla, Thappad and Haseen Dillruba.

Mrunal Thakur – Indian actress who has built a successful career across Hindi and Telugu cinema, with films including Super 30, Sita Ramam and Hi Nanna.

Meena Kumari – Legendary Indian actress and poet remembered as one of Hindi cinema's greatest performers, with classics including Pakeezah and Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam.

2 August

Siddharth Roy Kapur – Indian film producer associated with numerous major Hindi films and productions through the Indian entertainment industry.

Devi Sri Prasad – Popular Indian composer and singer known for energetic film music across Telugu and Tamil cinema.

Sam Worthington – Australian actor known internationally for the Avatar film series and numerous action roles.

3 August

Sunil Grover – Indian comedian and actor known for popular television comedy, films and streaming productions.

Manish Paul – Indian television host, actor and entertainer known for presenting major reality shows, award ceremonies and live events.

Evangeline Lilly – Canadian actress known for Lost, The Hobbit films and the Marvel Ant-Man series.

4 August

Arbaaz Khan – Indian actor, producer and filmmaker known for the Dabangg series and numerous Hindi film appearances.

Vishal Bhardwaj – Acclaimed Indian filmmaker, composer and writer known for films including Maqbool, Omkara and Haider.

Malavika Mohanan – Indian actress known for work across Malayalam, Tamil and Hindi-language cinema.

5 August

Kajol – One of Hindi cinema's most popular actresses, known for films including Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham.

Genelia Deshmukh – Indian actress known for successful films across Hindi, Telugu and Tamil cinema, including Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na.

Jesse Williams – American actor best known for playing Jackson Avery in Grey's Anatomy.

6 August

Aditya Narayan – Indian singer, actor and television presenter known for playback singing and hosting major entertainment programmes.

M. Night Shyamalan – Indian-born American filmmaker known for suspense films including The Sixth Sense, Signs and Split.

Vera Farmiga – American actress known for The Conjuring films, Up in the Air and Bates Motel.

7 August

Charlize Theron – Academy Award-winning actress known for films including Monster, Mad Max: Fury Road and Atomic Blonde.

David Duchovny – American actor best known for playing Fox Mulder in The X-Files.

Abbie Cornish – Australian actress known for films including Bright Star and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.

8 August

Roger Federer – Swiss tennis legend and multiple Grand Slam champion regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport.

Dustin Hoffman – Academy Award-winning American actor known for films including Rain Man, Kramer vs. Kramer and The Graduate.

Shawn Mendes – Canadian singer-songwriter known for international hits including Stitches, There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back and Señorita.

9 August

Mahesh Babu – Major Indian film star known for a hugely successful career in Telugu cinema.

Hansika Motwani – Indian actress known for work across Tamil, Telugu and Hindi film and television.

Anna Kendrick – American actress and singer known for the Pitch Perfect films and Up in the Air.

10 August

Antonio Banderas – Spanish actor known for films including The Mask of Zorro, Desperado and the Shrek series.

Kylie Jenner – American television personality and entrepreneur who became internationally known through reality television and business.

Lucas Till – American actor known for MacGyver and appearances in the X-Men film series.

11 August

Suniel Shetty – Popular Indian actor and producer known for films including Mohra, Dhadkan, Hera Pheri and Main Hoon Na.

Jacqueline Fernandez – Sri Lankan actress known for a successful Hindi film career including Housefull 2, Kick and Judwaa 2.

Chris Hemsworth – Australian actor known worldwide for playing Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

12 August

Sara Ali Khan – Indian actress known for films including Kedarnath, Simmba and Atrangi Re.

Cara Delevingne – British model and actress known for fashion, film and television, including Only Murders in the Building.

Lakeith Stanfield – American actor known for acclaimed work including Atlanta, Get Out and Judas and the Black Messiah.

13 August

Sridevi – Legendary Indian actress regarded as one of Indian cinema's greatest stars, known for films including Mr. India, Chandni, Lamhe and English Vinglish.

Sebastian Stan – Romanian-American actor known for playing Bucky Barnes in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Debi Mazar – American actress known for a long career across film and television, including Goodfellas and Younger.

14 August

Sunidhi Chauhan – One of India's most recognised playback singers, known for powerful vocals and countless Bollywood hits.

Mila Kunis – American actress known for That '70s Show, Black Swan and numerous comedy films.

Halle Berry – Academy Award-winning American actress known for Monster's Ball, X-Men and Die Another Day.

15 August

Jennifer Lawrence – Academy Award-winning American actress known for The Hunger Games, Silver Linings Playbook and American Hustle.

Ben Affleck – American actor and filmmaker known for Good Will Hunting, Argo and his portrayal of Batman.

Joe Jonas – American singer and actor who rose to fame as a member of the Jonas Brothers.

16 August

Saif Ali Khan – Indian actor known for films including Dil Chahta Hai, Hum Tum, Omkara and Race.

Manisha Koirala – Acclaimed Nepalese-Indian actress known for films including Bombay, Dil Se.. and Khamoshi.

Madonna – American singer and performer whose decades-long career made her one of the most influential figures in global pop music.

17 August

Sachin Pilgaonkar – Veteran Indian actor, director and singer whose career began as a child artist and has spanned several decades.

Robert De Niro – Academy Award-winning American actor known for classics including The Godfather Part II, Taxi Driver and Raging Bull.

Thierry Henry – French football legend best known for his hugely successful career with Arsenal and the French national team.

18 August

Gulzar – Legendary Indian poet, lyricist and filmmaker whose extraordinary body of work has shaped Hindi film music and literature for decades.

Preeti Jhangiani – Indian actress known for Hindi films including Mohabbatein and work across several regional film industries.

Patrick Swayze – American actor and dancer remembered for films including Dirty Dancing, Ghost and Point Break.

19 August

Matthew Perry – Canadian-American actor best remembered for playing Chandler Bing in the hugely successful sitcom Friends.

John Stamos – American actor known for playing Uncle Jesse in Full House and numerous television roles.

Kyra Sedgwick – American actress known for the television drama The Closer and a long film and television career.

20 August

Randeep Hooda – Acclaimed Indian actor known for films including Highway, Sarbjit and Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai.

Demi Lovato – American singer and actor known for a successful pop career and songs including Skyscraper and Sorry Not Sorry.

Andrew Garfield – British-American actor known for The Amazing Spider-Man, Hacksaw Ridge and Tick, Tick... Boom!.

21 August

Barun Sobti – Indian actor known for popular television series including Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? and acclaimed streaming projects.

Usain Bolt – Jamaican sprinting legend and multiple Olympic champion regarded as one of the greatest athletes of all time.

Hayden Panettiere – American actress known for television series including Heroes and Nashville.

22 August

Chiranjeevi – Legendary Indian film star whose hugely successful career has made him one of the biggest names in Telugu cinema.

Dua Lipa – Grammy-winning British singer known for international pop hits including Don't Start Now, Levitating and Houdini.

Kristen Wiig – American actress and comedian known for Saturday Night Live, Bridesmaids and numerous films.

23 August

Saira Banu – Legendary Indian actress and one of Hindi cinema's most popular stars of the 1960s and 1970s.

Kobe Bryant – American basketball legend and five-time NBA champion regarded as one of the sport's greatest players.

River Phoenix – Acclaimed American actor remembered for films including Stand by Me and My Own Private Idaho.

24 August

Rupert Grint – British actor internationally known for playing Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter film series.

Dave Chappelle – American comedian and actor known for his influential stand-up career and Chappelle's Show.

Stephen Fry – British actor, comedian, writer and broadcaster known for a wide-ranging career across television, film and literature.

25 August

Vijayakanth – Indian actor remembered as a major star of Tamil cinema, with a career spanning action, drama and public life.

Blake Lively – American actress known for Gossip Girl, The Age of Adaline and numerous film roles.

Sean Connery – Legendary Scottish actor best known as the first performer to play James Bond in the long-running film series.

26 August

Mother Teresa – Nobel Peace Prize laureate known internationally for humanitarian work through the Missionaries of Charity.

Macaulay Culkin – American actor who became one of the world's best-known child stars through the Home Alone films.

Chris Pine – American actor known for playing Captain Kirk in the modern Star Trek films and numerous action and drama roles.

27 August

Neha Dhupia – Indian actress and television personality known for films, reality television and entertainment presenting.

Shibani Akhtar – Indian-Australian singer, actress and television presenter known for work across music and entertainment.

Tom Ford – American fashion designer and filmmaker whose work has made him one of the most recognisable names in international fashion.

28 August

Shania Twain – Canadian singer-songwriter whose crossover success made her one of the biggest-selling artists in country-pop music.

Jack Black – American actor, comedian and musician known for School of Rock, Kung Fu Panda and Tenacious D.

LeAnn Rimes – American singer known for country and pop hits including How Do I Live.

29 August

Nagarjuna Akkineni – Major Indian actor and producer known for a long and successful career in Telugu cinema.

Michael Jackson – Legendary American singer, songwriter and performer whose music, dance and videos transformed global pop culture.

Liam Payne – British singer who rose to international fame as a member of One Direction before beginning a solo career.

30 August

Cameron Diaz – American actress known for films including There's Something About Mary, Charlie's Angels and The Holiday.

Bebe Rexha – American singer-songwriter known for international pop and dance hits as both a performer and songwriter.

Warren Buffett – American investor and business leader known for his long career with Berkshire Hathaway.

31 August

Rajkummar Rao – Award-winning Indian actor known for acclaimed films including Shahid, Stree, Newton and Bareilly Ki Barfi.

Zendaya – American actress and singer known for Euphoria, the Spider-Man films and Dune.

Javagal Srinath – Former Indian international cricketer regarded as one of India's finest fast bowlers of his generation.

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1 September

Ram Kapoor – Popular Indian actor known for television dramas including Kasamh Se and Bade Achhe Lagte Hain, as well as numerous film and streaming roles.

Deepak Dobriyal – Acclaimed Indian actor known for memorable performances in films including Tanu Weds Manu, Hindi Medium and Bholaa.

Zendaya – American actress and singer known for Euphoria, the Spider-Man films and the Dune series.

2 September

Udita Goswami – Indian actress known for Hindi films including Paap, Zeher and Aksar.

Keanu Reeves – Canadian actor known internationally for The Matrix, John Wick and Speed.

Salma Hayek – Mexican-American actress and producer known for films including Frida, Desperado and House of Gucci.

3 September

Vivek Oberoi – Indian actor known for films including Company, Saathiya, Omkara and Shootout at Lokhandwala.

Shakti Kapoor – Veteran Indian actor famous for memorable comic and villainous roles across hundreds of Hindi films.

Charlie Sheen – American actor known for films and television including Platoon, Wall Street and Two and a Half Men.

4 September

Rishi Kapoor – Legendary Indian actor whose celebrated career included Bobby, Chandni, Karz and Kapoor & Sons.

Beyoncé – Grammy-winning American singer and performer who became one of the world's biggest music stars after first rising to fame with Destiny's Child.

Damon Wayans – American actor and comedian known for television and film including In Living Color and My Wife and Kids.

5 September

Vidhu Vinod Chopra – Indian filmmaker and producer associated with acclaimed and hugely successful films including Parinda, 3 Idiots and PK.

Freddie Mercury – Legendary British singer and songwriter best known as the extraordinary lead vocalist of rock band Queen.

Michael Keaton – American actor known for Batman, Beetlejuice and the acclaimed film Birdman.

6 September

Rakesh Roshan – Indian actor, producer and filmmaker known for directing successful films including Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai and the Krrish series.

Idris Elba – British actor known for Luther, The Wire and numerous major film roles.

Naomie Harris – British actress known for Moonlight, Skyfall and the Pirates of the Caribbean films.

7 September

Mammootty – Legendary Indian actor regarded as one of Malayalam cinema's greatest stars, with an acclaimed career spanning several decades.

Radhika Apte – Indian actress known for acclaimed performances across film and streaming, including Andhadhun, Pad Man and Sacred Games.

Evan Rachel Wood – American actress known for films and television including Westworld and Thirteen.

8 September

Asha Bhosle – Legendary Indian playback singer whose remarkable career includes thousands of recordings across Indian film, pop and classical music.

Pink – Grammy-winning American singer and performer known for hits including Just Give Me a Reason, So What and What About Us.

Martin Freeman – British actor known for The Office, Sherlock, The Hobbit and Black Panther.

9 September

Akshay Kumar – One of Hindi cinema's biggest stars, known for a prolific career spanning action, comedy, drama and socially themed films.

Hugh Grant – British actor known for romantic comedies including Notting Hill, Four Weddings and a Funeral and Love Actually.

Adam Sandler – American actor and comedian known for a long career in comedy films as well as acclaimed dramatic performances.

10 September

Anurag Kashyap – Indian filmmaker known for distinctive and influential films including Black Friday, Dev.D and Gangs of Wasseypur.

Colin Firth – Academy Award-winning British actor known for The King's Speech, Bridget Jones's Diary and Love Actually.

Guy Ritchie – British filmmaker known for films including Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, Snatch and Sherlock Holmes.

11 September

Shriya Saran – Indian actress known for work across Telugu, Tamil and Hindi cinema, including Sivaji and the Drishyam films.

Ludacris – American rapper and actor known for a successful music career and his role in the Fast & Furious film franchise.

Taraji P. Henson – American actress known for Empire, Hidden Figures and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.

12 September

Prachi Desai – Indian actress who moved from television into film, with credits including Rock On!!, Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai and Bol Bachchan.

Jennifer Hudson – Grammy and Academy Award-winning American singer and actress known for her powerhouse vocals and performance in Dreamgirls.

Paul Walker – American actor remembered worldwide for playing Brian O'Conner in the Fast & Furious film series.

13 September

Mahima Chaudhry – Indian actress who rose to fame with Pardes and went on to appear in numerous Hindi films.

Niall Horan – Irish singer-songwriter who rose to international fame with One Direction before establishing a successful solo career.

Tyler Perry – American actor, writer, producer and filmmaker who created the popular Madea character and built a major entertainment studio.

14 September

Ayushmann Khurrana – Award-winning Indian actor and singer known for films including Vicky Donor, Andhadhun, Badhaai Ho and Article 15.

Amy Winehouse – British singer-songwriter remembered for her extraordinary voice and acclaimed album Back to Black.

Andrew Lincoln – British actor best known for playing Rick Grimes in The Walking Dead.

15 September

Ramya Krishnan – Acclaimed Indian actress known across several film industries and internationally recognised for playing Sivagami in the Baahubali films.

Prince Harry – The Duke of Sussex and member of the British Royal Family.

Tom Hardy – British actor known for films including Inception, Mad Max: Fury Road and Venom.

16 September

Prasoon Joshi – Indian lyricist, poet and screenwriter known for acclaimed Bollywood songs and films including Rang De Basanti.

Nick Jonas – American singer and actor who rose to fame with the Jonas Brothers before establishing a successful solo career.

Amy Poehler – American actress and comedian known for Saturday Night Live and Parks and Recreation.

17 September

Sanaya Irani – Indian television actress known for popular dramas including Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? and Miley Jab Hum Tum.

Baz Luhrmann – Australian filmmaker known for his visually distinctive films including Moulin Rouge!, The Great Gatsby and Elvis.

Anastacia – American singer-songwriter known for her distinctive voice and hits including I'm Outta Love and Left Outside Alone.

18 September

Shabana Azmi – One of India's most acclaimed actresses, celebrated for landmark work across parallel cinema, mainstream films and theatre.

Jada Pinkett Smith – American actress, producer and television personality known for film and television roles spanning several decades.

James Marsden – American actor known for the X-Men films, Enchanted and Sonic the Hedgehog.

19 September

Isha Koppikar – Indian actress known for films across Hindi and South Indian cinema, including Don and Fiza.

Jimmy Fallon – American comedian and television host known for Saturday Night Live and The Tonight Show.

Trisha Yearwood – Grammy-winning American country singer known for a long recording and television career.

20 September

Mahesh Bhatt – Indian filmmaker, producer and screenwriter associated with numerous major Hindi films across several decades.

Sophia Loren – Legendary Italian actress and international film icon whose acclaimed career has spanned more than seven decades.

Jon Bernthal – American actor known for The Walking Dead, The Punisher and numerous film roles.

21 September

Kareena Kapoor Khan – One of Hindi cinema's leading actresses, known for films including Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Jab We Met, 3 Idiots and Veere Di Wedding.

Rimi Sen – Indian actress known for popular Hindi films including Hungama, Dhoom, Garam Masala and Phir Hera Pheri.

Faith Hill – Grammy-winning American singer who became one of country music's biggest crossover stars.

22 September

Andrea Bocelli – Italian tenor whose classical and pop recordings have achieved enormous international success.

Tom Felton – British actor best known for playing Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter film series.

Joan Jett – American rock singer and guitarist known for I Love Rock 'n' Roll and her influential music career.

23 September

Prem Chopra – Veteran Indian actor famous for memorable villainous and character roles throughout the history of Hindi cinema.

Bruce Springsteen – Legendary American singer-songwriter known for classics including Born to Run and Dancing in the Dark.

Anthony Mackie – American actor known for playing Sam Wilson in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and for numerous film and television roles.

24 September

Mohinder Amarnath – Former Indian international cricketer remembered as a key member of India's historic 1983 Cricket World Cup-winning team.

Jim Henson – American puppeteer and filmmaker who created The Muppets and helped shape generations of family entertainment.

Kevin Sorbo – American actor best known for the television series Hercules: The Legendary Journeys.

25 September

Divya Dutta – Acclaimed Indian actress known for memorable character roles in films including Veer-Zaara, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag and Delhi-6.

Will Smith – American actor and musician known for The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Men in Black and numerous blockbuster films.

Catherine Zeta-Jones – Academy Award-winning Welsh actress known for Chicago, The Mask of Zorro and Wednesday.

26 September

Chunky Panday – Indian actor known for Hindi films including Tezaab, Aankhen and the Housefull series.

Serena Williams – American tennis legend and multiple Grand Slam champion regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport.

Christina Milian – American singer and actress known for pop and R&B hits as well as film and television work.

27 September

Yash Chopra – Legendary Indian filmmaker responsible for some of Hindi cinema's most celebrated romantic films, including Chandni, Lamhe and Veer-Zaara.

Lil Wayne – Grammy-winning American rapper regarded as one of the most influential hip-hop artists of his generation.

Gwyneth Paltrow – Academy Award-winning American actress known for Shakespeare in Love, Iron Man and numerous film roles.

28 September

Lata Mangeshkar – Legendary Indian playback singer whose extraordinary voice and vast catalogue made her one of the most important figures in Indian music.

Ranbir Kapoor – Award-winning Indian actor known for films including Rockstar, Barfi!, Sanju and Animal.

Pankaj Tripathi – Acclaimed Indian actor known for films and streaming series including Gangs of Wasseypur, Stree, Mirzapur and Criminal Justice.

29 September

Khushbu Sundar – Indian actress, producer and television personality known for a major career across South Indian cinema.

Halsey – American singer-songwriter known for international hits including Without Me and Closer.

Zachary Levi – American actor known for Chuck, Shazam! and numerous film, television and voice roles.

30 September

Prosenjit Chatterjee – Celebrated Indian actor and producer whose long career has made him one of the biggest names in Bengali cinema.

Deepti Bhatnagar – Indian actress, model and television presenter known for Hindi and regional films as well as travel television.

Monica Bellucci – Italian actress and model known internationally for films including Malèna, The Matrix Reloaded and Spectre.

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1 October

Vineeth Sreenivasan – Indian actor, singer, filmmaker and writer known for a successful career across Malayalam cinema and music.

Siddique – Veteran Indian actor known for an extensive career across Malayalam cinema, with memorable performances in drama, comedy and character roles.

Brie Larson – Academy Award-winning American actress known for Room and for playing Captain Marvel in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

2 October

Hina Khan – Indian actress known for popular television dramas including Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai and for reality television appearances.

Sting – British singer-songwriter who rose to fame with The Police before establishing a hugely successful solo career.

Kelly Ripa – American television presenter and actress known for a long-running career in daytime television.

3 October

Sathyaraj – Veteran Indian actor known for a long career in Tamil cinema and for playing Kattappa in the Baahubali films.

Clive Owen – British actor known for films including Closer, Children of Men and Inside Man.

Gwen Stefani – American singer and songwriter who rose to fame with No Doubt before building a successful solo pop career.

4 October

Soha Ali Khan – Indian actress known for films including Rang De Basanti, Khoya Khoya Chand and Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster Returns.

Shweta Tiwari – Popular Indian television actress known for Kasautii Zindagii Kay and numerous reality and drama programmes.

Dakota Johnson – American actress known for the Fifty Shades films and productions including The Lost Daughter.

5 October

Aishwarya Majmudar – Indian singer known for playback music, independent releases and television singing competitions.

Kate Winslet – Academy Award-winning British actress known for Titanic, The Reader and Mare of Easttown.

Jesse Eisenberg – American actor known for The Social Network, Zombieland and the Now You See Me films.

6 October

Sanjay Mishra – Acclaimed Indian actor known for memorable comedy and dramatic roles in films including Aankhon Dekhi, Masaan and Golmaal.

Meiyang Chang – Indian singer, actor and television presenter who first gained national recognition through Indian Idol.

Sunny Singh – Indian actor known for films including Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2 and Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety.

7 October

Abhijeet Sawant – Indian singer who became the first winner of Indian Idol and went on to build a career in music and entertainment.

Renuka Shahane – Indian actress and presenter known for television, film and memorable appearances in Hindi and Marathi entertainment.

Sharad Kelkar – Indian actor and voice artist known for film, television and major dubbing performances.

8 October

Mona Singh – Indian actress and television personality best known for Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin and a successful career across film and streaming.

Gauri Khan – Indian film producer, interior designer and entrepreneur known for her work with Red Chillies Entertainment.

Matt Damon – Academy Award-winning American actor and screenwriter known for Good Will Hunting, the Bourne films and The Martian.

9 October

Sayani Gupta – Indian actress known for acclaimed performances in Article 15, Four More Shots Please! and numerous independent films.

Bella Hadid – American model who became one of the world's most recognisable figures in international fashion.

Guillermo del Toro – Oscar-winning Mexican filmmaker known for Pan's Labyrinth, The Shape of Water and Pinocchio.

10 October

Rekha – Legendary Indian actress and one of Hindi cinema's most celebrated stars, known for classics including Umrao Jaan, Silsila and Khubsoorat.

Rakul Preet Singh – Indian actress known for a successful career across Telugu, Tamil and Hindi cinema.

Bruno Mars – Grammy-winning American singer and performer known for global hits including Just the Way You Are, Uptown Funk and 24K Magic.

11 October

Amitabh Bachchan – One of the most iconic figures in Indian cinema, with a career spanning classics including Sholay, Deewaar, Don and Black.

Ronit Roy – Indian actor known for prominent work across television, cinema and streaming productions.

Karan Kundrra – Indian actor and television personality known for dramas, reality television and entertainment presenting.

12 October

Ehsaan Noorani – Indian guitarist and composer best known as a member of the acclaimed Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy music trio.

Shakti Mohan – Indian dancer and choreographer who rose to prominence through dance television before building a successful performance career.

Hugh Jackman – Australian actor and singer known for playing Wolverine in the X-Men films and for musical performances including The Greatest Showman.

13 October

Pooja Hegde – Indian actress known for work across Telugu, Tamil and Hindi cinema, including major commercial films.

Avneet Kaur – Indian actress and digital personality known for television, film and a large online following.

Sacha Baron Cohen – British actor and comedian known for characters including Borat and Ali G.

14 October

Parmeet Sethi – Indian actor and director known for films including Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and television work.

Usher – Grammy-winning American singer and performer known for global R&B and pop hits including Yeah! and Burn.

Roger Moore – British actor remembered for playing James Bond in seven films during the 1970s and 1980s.

15 October

Ali Fazal – Indian actor known for Fukrey, Mirzapur and international productions including Victoria & Abdul.

Imran Abbas – Pakistani actor and model known for television dramas and film work across Pakistan and India.

Keyshia Cole – American singer known for a successful R&B career and songs including Love.

16 October

Hema Malini – Legendary Indian actress, dancer and filmmaker known for classic films including Sholay, Seeta Aur Geeta and Dream Girl.

Rajeev Khandelwal – Indian actor and television personality known for Kahiin To Hoga, Aamir and numerous streaming projects.

John Mayer – Grammy-winning American singer-songwriter and guitarist known for songs including Your Body Is a Wonderland and Gravity.

17 October

Simi Garewal – Indian actress and television presenter known for film work and the long-running celebrity interview series Rendezvous with Simi Garewal.

Sarita Joshi – Veteran Indian actress known for an extensive career across theatre, television and film.

Eminem – Grammy and Academy Award-winning American rapper regarded as one of the most commercially successful hip-hop artists of all time.

18 October

Darshan Raval – Indian singer and songwriter known for romantic Bollywood and independent hits.

Freida Pinto – Indian actress who gained international recognition through Slumdog Millionaire and went on to work in global film and television.

Kunal Kapoor – Indian actor known for films including Rang De Basanti, Aaja Nachle and Dear Zindagi.

19 October

Sunny Deol – Indian actor known for powerful action and dramatic performances in films including Ghayal, Border and Gadar.

Shazahn Padamsee – Indian actress known for films including Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year and Housefull 2.

Jon Favreau – American actor and filmmaker known for Iron Man, The Jungle Book and The Mandalorian.

20 October

Nargis Fakhri – American-born actress and model known for Hindi films including Rockstar, Madras Cafe and Main Tera Hero.

Viggo Mortensen – Danish-American actor known for playing Aragorn in The Lord of the Rings trilogy and for acclaimed dramatic roles.

Snoop Dogg – American rapper and entertainer whose distinctive style has made him one of hip-hop's most recognisable personalities.

21 October

Helen – Legendary Indian actress and dancer famous for iconic performances and songs throughout the golden era of Hindi cinema.

Kim Kardashian – American television personality and entrepreneur who became a major international celebrity through reality television and business.

Carrie Fisher – American actress and writer remembered worldwide for playing Princess Leia in the Star Wars films.

22 October

Parineeti Chopra – Indian actress known for films including Ishaqzaade, Hasee Toh Phasee and Kesari.

Kitu Gidwani – Indian actress known for a long career across film, television and theatre.

Jeff Goldblum – American actor known for Jurassic Park, Independence Day and numerous distinctive roles.

23 October

Prabhas – Major Indian film star known internationally for the Baahubali films as well as Saaho and Salaar.

Malaika Arora – Indian television personality, dancer and performer known for memorable film songs and a long entertainment career.

Ryan Reynolds – Canadian actor known for Deadpool, Free Guy and numerous comedy and action films.

24 October

Mallika Sherawat – Indian actress known for Hindi films including Murder, Pyaar Ke Side Effects and international projects.

Drake – Canadian rapper and singer who became one of the world's most commercially successful music artists.

Wayne Rooney – Former England football captain and Manchester United star who became one of the Premier League's most prolific goalscorers.

25 October

Soni Razdan – British-born Indian actress and filmmaker known for a long career across film and television.

Aparna Sen – Acclaimed Indian actress and filmmaker associated with some of Bengali cinema's most respected productions.

Katy Perry – American pop singer known for global hits including Firework, Roar and Teenage Dream.

26 October

Raveena Tandon – Popular Indian actress known for films including Mohra, Andaz Apna Apna and Daman.

Asin – Indian actress known for successful Tamil and Hindi films including Ghajini, Ready and Housefull 2.

Aayush Sharma – Indian actor known for Hindi films including Loveyatri and Antim: The Final Truth.

27 October

Anuradha Paudwal – Celebrated Indian playback and devotional singer known for a vast catalogue of Hindi film songs and bhajans.

Pooja Batra – Indian actress and former beauty-pageant winner known for films including Virasat and Haseena Maan Jaayegi.

Kelly Osbourne – British television personality and singer known for entertainment, fashion and reality television.

28 October

Aditi Rao Hydari – Indian actress known for acclaimed work across Hindi, Tamil and Telugu cinema and streaming productions.

Kunal Kohli – Indian filmmaker known for films including Hum Tum, Fanaa and Mujhse Dosti Karoge!.

Julia Roberts – Academy Award-winning American actress known for Pretty Woman, Erin Brockovich and Notting Hill.

29 October

Reema Sen – Indian actress known for films across Tamil, Telugu and Hindi cinema.

Winona Ryder – American actress known for Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands and Stranger Things.

Gabrielle Union – American actress known for films and television including Bring It On and Being Mary Jane.

30 October

Ananya Panday – Indian actress known for Hindi films including Student of the Year 2, Gehraiyaan and Kho Gaye Hum Kahan.

Abhijeet Bhattacharya – Indian playback singer known for numerous popular Hindi film songs, particularly through the 1990s and 2000s.

Dalip Tahil – Veteran Indian actor known for memorable roles across Hindi cinema, television and international productions.

31 October

Sikandar Kher – Indian actor known for film and streaming roles including Aarya and numerous Hindi productions.

Arjun Bijlani – Indian television actor and presenter known for popular dramas, reality programmes and entertainment hosting.

Omkar Kapoor – Indian actor known for film roles including Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2, after beginning his career as a child performer.

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1 November

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan – Indian actress and former Miss World known internationally for films including Devdas, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Jodhaa Akbar and Ponniyin Selvan.

Padmini Kolhapure – Popular Indian actress remembered for acclaimed Hindi films including Prem Rog, Woh Saat Din and Pyar Jhukta Nahin.

Ishaan Khatter – Indian actor known for films and series including Beyond the Clouds, Dhadak and A Suitable Boy.

2 November

Shah Rukh Khan – One of Indian cinema's biggest global stars, known for films including Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Veer-Zaara and Jawan.

Esha Deol – Indian actress known for Hindi films including Dhoom, Yuva and No Entry.

Anu Malik – Indian composer and singer whose long career includes scores and songs for numerous successful Hindi films.

3 November

Monali Thakur – Award-winning Indian playback singer known for songs including Moh Moh Ke Dhaage and Sawaar Loon.

Sonali Kulkarni – Acclaimed Indian actress known for work across Marathi, Hindi and other Indian-language cinema.

Himansh Kohli – Indian actor known for films including the romantic drama Yaariyan.

4 November

Tabu – One of India's most acclaimed actresses, known for films including Maachis, Chandni Bar, Haider, Andhadhun and Drishyam.

Milind Soman – Indian model, actor and fitness personality who became one of the country's most recognisable male models before moving into film and television.

Matthew McConaughey – Academy Award-winning American actor known for Dallas Buyers Club, Interstellar and True Detective.

5 November

Athiya Shetty – Indian actress known for Hindi films including Hero, Mubarakan and Motichoor Chaknachoor.

Khushi Kapoor – Indian actress from the Kapoor film family who began her screen career with contemporary Hindi film and streaming projects.

Tilda Swinton – Academy Award-winning British actress known for Michael Clayton, Doctor Strange and a wide range of acclaimed independent films.

6 November

Ankit Gupta – Indian actor known for television series including Udaariyaan and reality television appearances.

Emma Stone – Academy Award-winning American actress known for La La Land, Poor Things and Easy A.

Sally Field – Academy Award-winning American actress known for Norma Rae, Forrest Gump and numerous television roles.

7 November

Anushka Shetty – Major Indian actress known particularly for Telugu and Tamil cinema, including the Baahubali films and Arundhati.

Kamal Haasan – Legendary Indian actor, filmmaker and producer whose extraordinary career spans Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and other Indian-language cinema.

Nandita Das – Acclaimed Indian actress and filmmaker known for socially engaged cinema and films including Fire and Earth.

8 November

Usha Uthup – Legendary Indian singer known for her unmistakable deep voice and a career spanning pop, jazz, film music and live performance.

Brett Lee – Former Australian international cricketer regarded as one of the fastest and most exciting bowlers of his generation.

Gordon Ramsay – British chef, restaurateur and television personality known worldwide for his restaurants and numerous food programmes.

9 November

Harshvardhan Kapoor – Indian actor known for films including Mirzya, Bhavesh Joshi Superhero and Thar.

French Montana – Moroccan-American rapper known for numerous hip-hop collaborations and international chart releases.

Eric Dane – American actor known for Grey's Anatomy, Euphoria and numerous film and television roles.

10 November

Ashutosh Rana – Acclaimed Indian actor known for memorable performances in Dushman, Sangharsh and numerous Hindi and regional films.

Vivek Agnihotri – Indian filmmaker and writer known for directing a range of Hindi films and contemporary feature productions.

Tracy Morgan – American comedian and actor known for Saturday Night Live and 30 Rock.

11 November

Boney Kapoor – Indian film producer associated with major productions including Mr. India, Judaai and numerous Hindi and South Indian films.

Mahalakshmi Iyer – Indian playback singer known for songs across Hindi and several other Indian languages.

Leonardo DiCaprio – Academy Award-winning American actor known for Titanic, Inception, The Departed and The Revenant.

12 November

Anne Hathaway – Academy Award-winning American actress known for The Devil Wears Prada, Les Misérables and The Princess Diaries.

Ryan Gosling – Canadian actor known for films including La La Land, Drive, Barbie and The Notebook.

Neil Young – Canadian-American singer-songwriter whose influential career has spanned folk, rock and country music for decades.

13 November

Juhi Chawla – One of Hindi cinema's most popular actresses of the 1990s, known for films including Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, Darr and Yes Boss.

P. Susheela – Legendary Indian playback singer whose extraordinary catalogue includes thousands of songs across several South Indian languages.

Harman Baweja – Indian actor and producer known for Hindi film and entertainment projects.

14 November

Inaamulhaq – Indian actor and screenwriter known for performances in films including Filmistaan, Airlift and Jolly LLB 2.

Travis Barker – American musician best known as the drummer of rock band Blink-182.

Josh Duhamel – American actor known for the Transformers films and numerous television and movie roles.

15 November

Sumbul Touqeer – Indian television actress known for the popular drama Imlie and reality television appearances.

Shalin Bhanot – Indian actor known for television dramas and reality entertainment.

Shailene Woodley – American actress known for The Fault in Our Stars, Divergent and Big Little Lies.

16 November

Aditya Roy Kapur – Indian actor known for films including Aashiqui 2, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, Malang and Ludo.

Maggie Gyllenhaal – American actress and filmmaker known for The Dark Knight, Secretary and The Lost Daughter.

Pete Davidson – American comedian and actor known for Saturday Night Live and numerous film and television roles.

17 November

Rachel McAdams – Canadian actress known for films including Mean Girls, The Notebook and Spotlight.

Danny DeVito – American actor and filmmaker known for Matilda, Batman Returns and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.

RuPaul – American performer, singer and television personality internationally known for RuPaul's Drag Race.

18 November

Nayanthara – One of South Indian cinema's leading actresses, known for major Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam films as well as Jawan.

Neeti Mohan – Indian playback singer known for popular Bollywood songs and a successful career across film music and television.

Aparshakti Khurana – Indian actor and presenter known for films including Dangal, Stree and Luka Chuppi.

19 November

Sushmita Sen – Indian actress and former Miss Universe known for films including Main Hoon Na and acclaimed streaming series including Aarya.

Zeenat Aman – Legendary Indian actress and style icon known for films including Hare Rama Hare Krishna, Don and Qurbani.

Badshah – Indian rapper, singer and music producer known for major Punjabi, Bollywood and independent hits.

20 November

Rajkumar Hirani – Acclaimed Indian filmmaker known for hugely successful films including Munna Bhai M.B.B.S., 3 Idiots, PK and Sanju.

Tusshar Kapoor – Indian actor and producer known for films including the Golmaal series and numerous Hindi comedies.

Joel McHale – American actor and comedian known for Community and television presenting.

21 November

Neha Sharma – Indian actress known for Hindi films including Crook, Youngistaan and Tanhaji.

Aarti Chhabria – Indian actress and former model known for Hindi films and television appearances.

Goldie Hawn – Academy Award-winning American actress known for a long career in comedy and film, including Private Benjamin.

22 November

Kartik Aaryan – Popular Indian actor known for films including Pyaar Ka Punchnama, Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety and the Bhool Bhulaiyaa series.

Scarlett Johansson – American actress known for films including Lost in Translation, Marriage Story and her role as Black Widow in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Mark Ruffalo – American actor known for acclaimed dramatic performances and for playing Bruce Banner in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

23 November

Raza Murad – Veteran Indian actor renowned for his distinctive voice and memorable character roles across Hindi cinema.

Amruta Khanvilkar – Indian actress and dancer known for Marathi and Hindi films, television and reality entertainment.

Agastya Nanda – Indian actor from the Bachchan-Nanda family who has begun building his career in Hindi entertainment.

24 November

Salim Khan – Legendary Indian screenwriter whose celebrated partnership with Javed Akhtar helped create films including Sholay, Deewaar and Don.

Celina Jaitly – Indian actress and former beauty-pageant winner known for Hindi film and entertainment work.

Deep Money – Punjabi singer known for contemporary Punjabi tracks and collaborations across the music industry.

25 November

Roopa Ganguly – Indian actress known particularly for playing Draupadi in the landmark television adaptation of Mahabharat.

Rakhi Sawant – Indian television personality and performer known for reality television, film appearances and entertainment shows.

Nikhil Dwivedi – Indian actor and producer known for work across Hindi films and entertainment production.

26 November

Arjun Rampal – Indian actor and model known for films including Rock On!!, Don, Om Shanti Om and Raajneeti.

Rita Ora – British singer and actress known for international pop hits and television entertainment appearances.

Tina Turner – Legendary singer and performer whose powerful voice and electrifying stage presence made her one of music's greatest stars.

27 November

Bappi Lahiri – Legendary Indian composer and singer who helped popularise disco music in Hindi cinema through unforgettable songs and soundtracks.

Bruce Lee – Martial artist and actor whose films and philosophy made him one of the most influential figures in martial-arts cinema.

Bill Nye – American science communicator and television presenter widely known as “Bill Nye the Science Guy”.

28 November

Yami Gautam – Indian actress known for films including Vicky Donor, Uri: The Surgical Strike, Bala and Article 370.

Esha Gupta – Indian actress and former beauty-pageant winner known for films including Jannat 2, Raaz 3 and Rustom.

Prateik Babbar – Indian actor known for films including Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na, Dhobi Ghat and numerous contemporary productions.

29 November

Fawad Khan – Pakistani actor and singer who became a major South Asian star through television dramas and films including Khoobsurat and Kapoor & Sons.

Neha Pendse – Indian actress known for work across Hindi and Marathi film and television, including May I Come In Madam?.

Chadwick Boseman – Acclaimed American actor remembered worldwide for playing T'Challa in Black Panther and for numerous acclaimed performances.

30 November

Boman Irani – Much-loved Indian actor known for memorable performances in Munna Bhai M.B.B.S., 3 Idiots, Don and PK.

Ben Stiller – American actor, comedian and filmmaker known for Zoolander, Meet the Parents and Night at the Museum.

Chrissy Teigen – American television personality, author and model known for entertainment, food and lifestyle projects.

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1 December

Udit Narayan – Legendary Indian playback singer whose unmistakable voice has featured on countless Hindi film classics and songs in numerous Indian languages.

Riz Ahmed – British actor, rapper and filmmaker known for acclaimed work including Sound of Metal, Nightcrawler and Rogue One.

Bette Midler – American singer and actress whose celebrated career spans music, film, television and Broadway.

2 December

Boman Irani – Much-loved Indian actor known for memorable performances in Munna Bhai M.B.B.S., 3 Idiots, Don and PK.

Apoorva Agnihotri – Indian actor known for film and television, including Pardes and the popular series Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin.

Britney Spears – American pop singer who became one of the defining music stars of the late 1990s and 2000s.

3 December

Konkona Sen Sharma – Acclaimed Indian actress and filmmaker known for Mr. and Mrs. Iyer, Life in a... Metro and Wake Up Sid.

Jimmy Sheirgill – Indian actor known for a long career across Hindi and Punjabi cinema, including Mohabbatein and Tanu Weds Manu.

Julianne Moore – Academy Award-winning American actress known for Still Alice, Boogie Nights and The Hours.

4 December

Jaaved Jaaferi – Indian actor, comedian, dancer and presenter known for film, television and his long association with Boogie Woogie.

Divya Agarwal – Indian actress and television personality known for reality entertainment and streaming projects.

Jay-Z – Grammy-winning American rapper and entrepreneur regarded as one of hip-hop's most influential artists.

5 December

Payal Rajput – Indian actress known for work across Telugu, Punjabi and Hindi film and television.

Walt Disney – American animator, producer and entrepreneur whose work created one of the world's most famous entertainment companies.

Frankie Muniz – American actor best known for playing the title character in the television comedy Malcolm in the Middle.

6 December

Shekhar Kapur – Acclaimed Indian filmmaker known for Masoom, Mr. India and the internationally successful Elizabeth.

Alyy Khan – British-Pakistani actor known for film and television work across Britain, India, Pakistan and international productions.

Giannis Antetokounmpo – Greek basketball superstar and NBA champion regarded as one of the leading players of his generation.

7 December

Shekhar Suman – Indian actor, television presenter and entertainer known for a long career across comedy, drama and television.

Sara Bareilles – American singer-songwriter known for songs including Love Song and her work on the musical Waitress.

Nicholas Hoult – British actor known for About a Boy, Mad Max: Fury Road and the X-Men films.

8 December

Dharmendra – Legendary Indian actor whose career includes classics such as Sholay, Chupke Chupke, Satyakam and Pratigya.

Sharmila Tagore – Celebrated Indian actress known for landmark films including Aradhana, Amar Prem and Mausam.

Rohit Saraf – Indian actor known for films and streaming series including Dear Zindagi, Ludo and Mismatched.

9 December

Dia Mirza – Indian actress, producer and former beauty-pageant winner known for films including Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein.

Rahat Fateh Ali Khan – Pakistani singer renowned internationally for qawwali, ghazals and major Bollywood playback songs.

Dino Morea – Indian actor and former model known for Hindi films including Raaz and numerous entertainment projects.

10 December

Rati Agnihotri – Veteran Indian actress known for Hindi and South Indian films including Ek Duuje Ke Liye and Coolie.

Anjana Sukhani – Indian actress and model known for Hindi films including Salaam-e-Ishq and Golmaal Returns.

Raven-Symoné – American actress and singer known for That's So Raven and a long entertainment career.

11 December

Dilip Kumar – Legendary Indian actor regarded as one of Hindi cinema's greatest performers, known for films including Mughal-e-Azam, Devdas and Naya Daur.

Dayanand Shetty – Indian actor best known for his long-running role as Daya in the television crime series CID.

Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia – Indian actress known for television dramas and reality entertainment appearances.

12 December

Rajinikanth – One of Indian cinema's most iconic stars, celebrated for his distinctive screen presence and a career spanning several decades.

Yuvraj Singh – Former Indian international cricketer and World Cup winner remembered as one of the country's most explosive all-round performers.

Frank Sinatra – Legendary American singer and actor whose distinctive voice made him one of the most celebrated entertainers of the 20th century.

13 December

Venkatesh Daggubati – Popular Indian actor known for a long and successful career in Telugu cinema.

Swastika Mukherjee – Indian actress known for acclaimed work across Bengali cinema, Hindi films and streaming productions.

Taylor Swift – Grammy-winning American singer-songwriter who has become one of the world's biggest contemporary music artists.

14 December

Raj Kapoor – Legendary Indian actor, director and producer whose films helped define the golden era of Hindi cinema.

Shyam Benegal – Acclaimed Indian filmmaker known for influential films including Ankur, Nishant and Manthan.

Vanessa Hudgens – American actress and singer who rose to international fame through Disney's High School Musical films.

15 December

Prem Nazir – Legendary Indian actor whose extraordinary career made him one of Malayalam cinema's most celebrated leading men.

Don Johnson – American actor known for the iconic television series Miami Vice and numerous film roles.

Adam Brody – American actor best known for playing Seth Cohen in the television drama The O.C..

16 December

Harshdeep Kaur – Indian playback singer known for her distinctive Sufi-influenced voice and popular Bollywood songs.

Theo James – British actor known for the Divergent films, The White Lotus and numerous television roles.

Benjamin Bratt – American actor known for Law & Order, Miss Congeniality and numerous film and television roles.

17 December

John Abraham – Indian actor and producer known for films including Dhoom, Jism, Madras Cafe and Pathaan.

Riteish Deshmukh – Indian actor and filmmaker known for popular comedy films including Masti, Housefull and Dhamaal.

Suresh Oberoi – Veteran Indian actor known for a long career across Hindi cinema and television.

18 December

Brad Pitt – Academy Award-winning American actor known for Fight Club, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and numerous major films.

Christina Aguilera – Grammy-winning American singer known for her powerful voice and hits including Beautiful and Genie in a Bottle.

Steven Spielberg – Legendary American filmmaker behind classics including Jaws, E.T., Jurassic Park and Schindler's List.

19 December

Ankita Lokhande – Indian actress known for the hugely popular television drama Pavitra Rishta and later film and reality appearances.

Mahie Gill – Indian actress known for acclaimed performances in Dev.D and the Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster films.

Jake Gyllenhaal – American actor known for films including Brokeback Mountain, Nightcrawler and Prisoners.

20 December

Sohail Khan – Indian actor, producer and filmmaker known for a long career in Hindi cinema and entertainment.

Jonah Hill – American actor, comedian and filmmaker known for Superbad, Moneyball and The Wolf of Wall Street.

JoJo – American singer and actress who became a teenage pop star with hits including Leave (Get Out).

21 December

Govinda – One of Hindi cinema's most popular comedy and dance stars, known for films including Coolie No. 1, Hero No. 1 and Partner.

Tamannaah Bhatia – Indian actress known for successful work across Telugu, Tamil and Hindi cinema, including the Baahubali films.

Samuel L. Jackson – American actor known for films including Pulp Fiction, Jurassic Park and the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

22 December

Srinivasa Ramanujan – Brilliant Indian mathematician whose extraordinary contributions to number theory continue to influence mathematics around the world.

Ralph Fiennes – British actor known for Schindler's List, The English Patient and playing Lord Voldemort in the Harry Potter films.

Meghan Trainor – American singer-songwriter known for pop hits including All About That Bass.

23 December

Eddie Vedder – American singer-songwriter best known as the lead vocalist of influential rock band Pearl Jam.

Finn Wolfhard – Canadian actor and musician known for Stranger Things and the modern It films.

Holly Madison – American television personality and author known for reality television and entertainment appearances.

24 December

Anil Kapoor – One of Indian cinema's most recognisable actors, known for films including Mr. India, Tezaab, Ram Lakhan and Slumdog Millionaire.

Mohammed Rafi – Legendary Indian playback singer whose extraordinary voice can be heard on thousands of classic Hindi film songs.

Ryan Seacrest – American broadcaster and television presenter known for American Idol and major entertainment programmes.

25 December

Nagma – Indian actress known for a successful career across Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and other Indian-language cinema.

Annie Lennox – Scottish singer-songwriter who achieved international success with Eurythmics before building an acclaimed solo career.

Dido – British singer-songwriter known for hits including Thank You and White Flag.

26 December

Kit Harington – British actor best known for playing Jon Snow in the television phenomenon Game of Thrones.

Jared Leto – Academy Award-winning American actor and musician known for Dallas Buyers Club and as the frontman of Thirty Seconds to Mars.

Lars Ulrich – Danish musician best known as the drummer and co-founder of heavy-metal band Metallica.

27 December

Salman Khan – One of Hindi cinema's biggest stars, known for films including Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Sultan and the Tiger series.

Mirza Ghalib – Legendary Urdu and Persian poet whose ghazals and writing remain enormously influential across South Asian literature and culture.

Timothée Chalamet – American actor known for films including Call Me by Your Name, Dune and Wonka.

28 December

Ratan Tata – Celebrated Indian industrialist and philanthropist who became one of the country's most respected business leaders.

Dhirubhai Ambani – Influential Indian entrepreneur who founded Reliance and became one of the country's best-known business figures.

John Legend – Grammy and Academy Award-winning American singer and songwriter known for songs including All of Me.

29 December

Rajesh Khanna – Legendary Indian actor often described as Hindi cinema's first superstar, known for classics including Aradhana, Anand and Amar Prem.

Twinkle Khanna – Indian author, columnist, producer and former actress known for film, publishing and contemporary media work.

Jude Law – British actor known for films including The Talented Mr. Ripley, Cold Mountain and the Fantastic Beasts series.

30 December

V – South Korean singer and performer best known as a member of the internationally successful group BTS.

LeBron James – American basketball superstar and multiple NBA champion regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport.

Ellie Goulding – British singer-songwriter known for international hits including Love Me Like You Do and Burn.

31 December

Priya Bhavani Shankar – Indian actress and former television news presenter known for a successful career in Tamil cinema.

Ben Kingsley – Academy Award-winning British actor known internationally for his acclaimed portrayal of Mahatma Gandhi in Gandhi.

Anthony Hopkins – Academy Award-winning Welsh actor known for The Silence of the Lambs, The Father and an extraordinary career spanning more than six decades.

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