Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar, most noted ruler of Holkar State; built numerous temples, wells and dharamshalas all over India; spent most of her life in Maheshwar, then capital of the Holkars, situated on the banks of the Narmada and is said to have visited Indore only twice in her lifetime; her name is synonymous with Indore and the university and airport are named after her
Maharaja Yashwantrao Holkar, key figure in Maratha history; galvanized several years of resistance against the British Empire; called the Napoleon of India
Afroz Ahmad is member in Government Of Indian appointed by Prime Minister of India
Homi F. Daji, member of the 3rd Lok Sabha of India. He represented the Indore constituency of Madhya Pradesh and was a member of the Communist Party of India.
Guru Radha Kishan, Swatantrata Sangram Sainik, fought for the economic deprivation for the poor and issues of social deprivation
Prakash Chandra Sethi, Indian National Congress politician; Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh; Member of Parliament from Indore Lok Sabha constituency (1984-1989); served in a number of positions in the Centre, including Home Minister, Defence Minister, Minister of External Affairs, Finance Minister, Railways, and Housing and Development
Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Chairperson of Drafting Committee of Indian Constitution Social reformer, Born in Mhow, District of Indore
Artists, writers and literary figuresedit
Ustaad Amir Khan (born 15-08-1912), A celebrated Hindustani classical vocalist; referred to his unique style of khyal singing as "Indore Gharana"; born in Indore
Bhalu Mondhe (born 15-03-1944) A Padma Shri awardee photographer, artist and environmentalist who played an important role in restoring the Sirpur Lake, an important bird habitat and a Ramsar site.
Celina Jaitley, (born 24-11-1981) An Indian actress born in Shimla who mostly appears in Bollywood films; her parents live in the army town of Mhow in the Indore district.
Puru Dadheech, Padma Shri, Kathak scholar, Dancer; Holder of the first Doctorate in Kathak Classical Dance in the world; Attended High School in Indore and returned to settle since 1988.
Rahat Indori, Urdu poet and songwriter in Hindi films
Rais Khan (born 1938), Indian sitar maestro; born in Indore
Salman Khan, (born 27-12-1965) Indian film actor; Famous bollywood actor; born in Indore
Shubhangi Atre, Indian television actor, a lead role in Bhabhiji Ghar par hai, born and brought up in Indore
Sneha Khanwalkar, Indian music director; works in Bollywood; was brought up in Indore
Shahbaz Khan (actor), Television actor, known for his role in "Chandrakanta" as "Kunwar Virendra Singh"; Son of Ustad Amir Khan, born and raised in indore.
Mantra Well known RJ, Actor, Comedian; born and raised in Indore.
Captain Syed Mushtaq Ali (1914–2005), Indian international cricketer; Colonel Nayudu's teammate in the Holkar team and in the Indian team; popularly known as the 'Errol Flynn' of Indian cricket; born and died in Indore[1]
Minoti Desai (born 1968), Indian cricketer, represented Indian women's team; born in Indore
Rahul Dravid, Indian cricketer and former cricket captain; born in Indore
Narendra Hirwani, leg spin bowler and former member of Indian cricket team; moved to Indore as a teenager
Sanjay Jagdale, former state cricketer; presently a national selectors for the senior all-India teams and the honorary secretary of the Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association; director of the Cricket Club of Indore
Shankar Lakshman (1933–2006), goalkeeper of the Indian hockey team in the 1956, 1960 and 1964 Olympics and won two golds and a silver; captain of the team which won the gold in the 1966 Asian Games; belonged to Mhow and lived his retired life here until his death
Colonel C.K. Nayudu, first Indian Test Captain in cricket; led India between 1932 and 1934
Mir Ranjan Negi, hockey goalkeeper and coach of Indian women's team; won Asian Championship
Naman Ojha, Indian wicket-keeper, stays and practices in Indore
Chandu Sarwate, former Indian cricketer and former Indian cricket selector; lived and died in Indore in 2003
Jalaj Saxena (born 1986), cricketer who plays as an all rounder for the India A cricket team; born in Indore
Akshat Khamparia (born 1989),is an Indian chess International Master.He is the first player from Central India to hold an 'International Master' Title
Arundhati Kirkire, born and brought up in Indore who played for the Indian women's cricket team.
Venkatesh Iyer cricketer, played for Indian team for some months, born in Indore.
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The following list includes notable individuals who were born or have lived in Indore India or its surrounding towns and areas This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness You can help by adding missing items with reliable sources Contents 1 Rulers Politicians and Nationalists 2 Artists writers and literary figures 3 Sports persons and athletes 4 Academia business research and professionals 5 See also 6 ReferencesRulers Politicians and Nationalists editDevi Ahilya Bai Holkar most noted ruler of Holkar State built numerous temples wells and dharamshalas all over India spent most of her life in Maheshwar then capital of the Holkars situated on the banks of the Narmada and is said to have visited Indore only twice in her lifetime her name is synonymous with Indore and the university and airport are named after her Maharaja Yashwantrao Holkar key figure in Maratha history galvanized several years of resistance against the British Empire called the Napoleon of India Yeshwantrao Holkar II born 1908 the Maharaja of Indore belonging to the Holkar dynasty of the Marathas born in Indore Field Marshal Sam Bahadur Manekshaw Commandant of the Infantry School Mhow during the 1950s Field Marshal K M Cariappa first Indian Commander in Chief of the Indian Army studied at Daly College Indore General K Sundarji Commandant of the College of Combat Mhow now known as Army War College during the early 1980s Air Chief Marshal Shashindra Pal Tyagi Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force 2004 2007 Jyotiraditya Scindia Indian Politician former President of MPCA Hereditary Patron of Daly College Indore Sumitra Mahajan Bharatiya Janata Party BJP Leader and MP Member of Parliament from Indore Lok Sabha constituency since 1989 and lok sabha speaker Digvijay Singh Indian politician former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh senior leader of the Indian National Congress political party studied at Daly College in Indore alumnus of Shri Govindram Seksaria Institute of Technology and Science Indore Kailash Vijayvargiya A heavyweight leader of Indore BJP currently serving as General Secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Party BJP Satyanarayan Patel a senior leader of Indian National Congress party Afroz Ahmad is member in Government Of Indian appointed by Prime Minister of India Homi F Daji member of the 3rd Lok Sabha of India He represented the Indore constituency of Madhya Pradesh and was a member of the Communist Party of India Ramesh Mendola Bharatiya Janata Party BJP Leader and MLA Member of Legislative Assembly from Indore 2 Vidhan Sabha constituency since 2008 Ajit Jogi first Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh District Magistrate of Indore in the 1980s Prabhash Joshi journalist editor in chief of Jansatta The Indian Express group Guru Radha Kishan Swatantrata Sangram Sainik fought for the economic deprivation for the poor and issues of social deprivation Prakash Chandra Sethi Indian National Congress politician Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Member of Parliament from Indore Lok Sabha constituency 1984 1989 served in a number of positions in the Centre including Home Minister Defence Minister Minister of External Affairs Finance Minister Railways and Housing and Development Rajesh Agarwal Deputy Mayor of London for Business present deputy Mayor of London for business born in indore Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar Chairperson of Drafting Committee of Indian Constitution Social reformer Born in Mhow District of IndoreArtists writers and literary figures editUstaad Amir Khan born 15 08 1912 A celebrated Hindustani classical vocalist referred to his unique style of khyal singing as Indore Gharana born in Indore Bhalu Mondhe born 15 03 1944 A Padma Shri awardee photographer artist and environmentalist who played an important role in restoring the Sirpur Lake an important bird habitat and a Ramsar site Celina Jaitley born 24 11 1981 An Indian actress born in Shimla who mostly appears in Bollywood films her parents live in the army town of Mhow in the Indore district Digvijay Bhonsale born 31 03 1989 Rock Metal Musician Lead Vocalist Guitarist of Nicotine Metal band from Indore studied at Daly College Indore and Cardiff Metropolitan University UK Hussain Haidry Poet writer and lyricist born and brought up in Indore studied at Indian Institute of Management Indore and Government Arts and Commerce College Indore Johnny Walker Renowned comedy actor born in Indore Kiran Kumar Mumbai based Kashmiri Indian actor studied at Daly College Indore Kishore Kumar playback singer and actor belonged to Khandwa studied at the Indore Christian College and used to stay in the hostel Kumar Pallana Hollywood and Bollywood film actor juggler balance artist teacher yogi 1918 2013 Kunwar Amarjeet Singh hip hop and contemporary style dancer played lead role in Dil Dosti Dance Lata Mangeshkar playback singer born in Indore to Pandit Dinanath Mangeshkar Mahadevi Varma Hindi poet freedom fighter was married to Dr Swarup Narain Varma in Indore Meghdeep Bose Indian music composer producer arranger and singer M F Husain painter spent his struggling years in Indore Palak Muchhal Indian playback singer born and brought up in Indore Palash Muchhal Musical composer born and brought up in Indore Praveen Morchhale Filmmaker educated in Indore Puru Dadheech Padma Shri Kathak scholar Dancer Holder of the first Doctorate in Kathak Classical Dance in the world Attended High School in Indore and returned to settle since 1988 Rahat Indori Urdu poet and songwriter in Hindi films Rais Khan born 1938 Indian sitar maestro born in Indore Salman Khan born 27 12 1965 Indian film actor Famous bollywood actor born in Indore Shubhangi Atre Indian television actor a lead role in Bhabhiji Ghar par hai born and brought up in Indore Sneha Khanwalkar Indian music director works in Bollywood was brought up in Indore Swanand Kirkire lyricist singer writer born in Indore Vijayendra Ghatge actor in the Hindi film industry studied at Daly College son of Sita Raje Ghatge who was the daughter of Maharaja Tukojirao Holkar III of Indore reigned 1903 1926 Zakir Khan Stand up comedian Shahbaz Khan actor Television actor known for his role in Chandrakanta as Kunwar Virendra Singh Son of Ustad Amir Khan born and raised in indore Mantra Well known RJ Actor Comedian born and raised in Indore Sports persons and athletes editSandhya Agarwal former captain of Indian women s cricket team Captain Syed Mushtaq Ali 1914 2005 Indian international cricketer Colonel Nayudu s teammate in the Holkar team and in the Indian team popularly known as the Errol Flynn of Indian cricket born and died in Indore 1 Minoti Desai born 1968 Indian cricketer represented Indian women s team born in Indore Rahul Dravid Indian cricketer and former cricket captain born in Indore Raj Singh Dungarpur former president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India former Indian cricket selector ex student of Daly College Indore Narendra Hirwani leg spin bowler and former member of Indian cricket team moved to Indore as a teenager Sanjay Jagdale former state cricketer presently a national selectors for the senior all India teams and the honorary secretary of the Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association director of the Cricket Club of Indore Shankar Lakshman 1933 2006 goalkeeper of the Indian hockey team in the 1956 1960 and 1964 Olympics and won two golds and a silver captain of the team which won the gold in the 1966 Asian Games belonged to Mhow and lived his retired life here until his death Colonel C K Nayudu first Indian Test Captain in cricket led India between 1932 and 1934 Mir Ranjan Negi hockey goalkeeper and coach of Indian women s team won Asian Championship Naman Ojha Indian wicket keeper stays and practices in Indore Chandu Sarwate former Indian cricketer and former Indian cricket selector lived and died in Indore in 2003 Jalaj Saxena born 1986 cricketer who plays as an all rounder for the India A cricket team born in Indore Akshat Khamparia born 1989 is an Indian chess International Master He is the first player from Central India to hold an International Master Title Arundhati Kirkire born and brought up in Indore who played for the Indian women s cricket team Venkatesh Iyer cricketer played for Indian team for some months born in Indore Avesh Khan cricketer born in Indore Rajat Patidar cricketer born in indore Academia business research and professionals editDeepak Chaurasia journalist editor in chief of India News Seth Hukumchand He was known as the Cotton Prince of India and had much credit even in some overseas countries Ravi Salgia translational thoracic oncologist clinician scientist and academician Dr S Prakash Tiwari Former Vice Chancellor of S K Rajasthan Agricultural University Bikaner and Former Director of National Academy of Agricultural Research Management NAARM Hyderabad Siddhartha Paul Tiwari Academician and Researcher UNESCO Chair on technology and sustainabilitySee also editList of people from MalwaReferences edit Mushtaq Ali Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title List of people from Indore amp oldid 1175598485, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
