FACES AND NAMES FROM OUR LAND

AMITABH BACHCHAN

The actor has appeared in more than 190 Indian films in a career spanning five decades. He is one of the most prominent personalities in the world. The Government of India has honoured him with the Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Vibhushan for his contributions to the arts.

SACHIN TENDULKAR

The former Indian cricketer and captain, he is widely regarded as the greatest batsmen of all time. He is the only player to have scored 100 international centuries, the first batsman to score a double century in an ODI, and the only player to complete more than 30,000 runs in international cricket.

A. r. RAHMAN

Music maestro and singer, his works are known for integrating Indian classical music with electronic music, world music and traditional orchestral arrangements. Among his awards are two Academy Awards, two Grammy Awards, a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe, and four National Film Awards.

CHANDA KOCHHAR

The MD and CEO of ICICI Bank, she is recognised for her role in shaping retail banking in India. She was selected in the Time magazine’s list of the 100 Most Influential People in the World 2015. The same year, she was ranked first in the Fortune List of 100 Most Powerful Women in Asia Pacific.