Some admirable Indians

Politician opposed to the caste system, inequality, and oppression of women, who played a major role in the constitution of independent India. When he converted to Buddhism, even some romanies in Hungary followed his example: they understood his championing the "untouchables" in India.

World champion chess player

Politically committed actress

He may have been born in Nepal, but had deep Indian connections

Leader of Indian independence movement

Writer

Principal designer of the Taj Mahal

Bollywood singer

Poet, independence activist, progressive political figure

Photographer

Film director, composer, polymath

Actress

Born in India, respected teacher in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition

Politically committed writer

Musician

Most admired Indian female painter of the 20th century

Nobel winning writer

Cricketer