10 Famous People From Bihar Everyone Should Know About 

Dr. Rajendra Prasad 

Born & brought up in Zeradai, in the Siwan district of Bihar, Dr. Rajendra Prasad was a lawyer and the first President of the Republic of India. 

                           

Subrata Roy 

Born in Araria in Bihar, Subrata Roy is the founder and Chairman of the Sahara India Group. He was named among the 10 Most Powerful People of India in 2012 by India Today. 

                           

Prakash Jha 

Born and brought up in Barharwa, West Champaran, Bihar, Prakash Jha is an Indian film producer, director & screenwriter known for his socio-political films. 

                           

Shatrughan Sinha 

Born & brought up in Patna, Bihar, Shatrughan Sinha is an alumnus of the Film and Television Institute of India Pune. He is a member of the Indian National Congress since 2019. 

                           

Ustad Bismillah Khan 

Born in Dumraon, Bihar; Ustad Bismillah Khan later moved to Varanasi and grew up there. Known as one of the best musicians in the wor 

                           

Jayaprakash Narayan 

Jayaprakash Narayan, popularly referred to as JP or Lok Nayak, was an Indian independence activist, social reformer, and political leader. 

                           

Anand Kumar 

Born in Patna, Anand Kumar is an Indian educator who founded the Super 30 program which coaches children from underprivileged backgrounds for JEE-Advanced. 

                           

Kirti Azad 

Born in Purnea, Bihar, Kirti Azad is a former Indian cricketer & is the son of the former Chief Minister of Bihar, Bhagwat Jha Azad. 

                           

Ashok Kumar 

Born in Bhagalpur in Bengal Presidency (present-day Bihar), Ashok Kumar was an Indian actor, considered one of the finest in the history of Indian cinema. 

                           

Manoj Bajpayee 

Born in Belwa in West Champaran, Manoj Bajpayee is an Indian actor who primarily works in Hindi movies. 

                           

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