10 Famous People From Jammu, Kashmir & Ladakh 

Pandit Shivkumar Sharma

A Renowned Santoor player from Kashmir, Pandit Shivkumar Sharma has composed music for some of the most popular Bollywood movies. 

Kundan Lal Saigal

Remembered for his great contribution to the world of Hindi film and music, Kundan Lal Singh was known to be the first superstar of the Indian Film Industry. 

Raaj Kumar

Born as Kulbhushan Pandit, Raaj Kumar was a Bollywood actor popular for his distinct style and dialogue delivery. 

Jeevan

Born as Omkar Nath Dhar in Srinagar and popularly known as “Jeevan”, he is best remembered as the ultimate villain of the golden era of the Cinema. 

Vidhu Vinod Chopra

Born in Srinagar, Vidhu Vinod Chopra is a Bollywood director, screenwriter, and producer. His hits include Parinda, 1942: A Love Story, Munna Bhai film series, 3 Idiots, and PK. 

Vijayendra Nath Kaul

The 10th Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG), Vijayendra Nath Kaul worked at senior levels in the Indian government and in the United Nations. 

Bana Singh

An Indian soldier who received the highest gallantry award in the country, Param Vir Chakra for leading the team that took over control of the highest peak on the Siachen glacier as part of Operation Rajiv in 1987. 

Jamyang Tsering Namgyal

Born in Matho village in Leh district, Jamyang Tsering Namgyal is an Indian politician and member of parliament from Ladakh. 

Hina Khan

Born in Srinagar, Hina Khan rose to fame when she played the female protagonist in the long-running and extremely popular Star Show, Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. 

Mohit Raina

Born and raised in Jammu, Mohit Raina is an Indian actor who rose to fame when he played the leading role of God Shiva in Devon Ke Dev – Mahadev. 

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