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<p> <b></b>Once upon a time, in the quaint town of Ranchi, a young boy named Mahendra Singh Dhoni discovered his passion for cricket. From the very beginning, his love for the game was unparalleled. With a twinkle in his eye and dreams in his heart, he would spend countless hours perfecting his shots and honing his skills on the dusty fields of his neighborhood.<b></b> <br></p>

<p> Indian poet, lyricist, screenwriter, and political activist, Javed Akhtar is renowned for his work in Hindi films <br></p>

<p>Amar Bose was born in Philadelphia. He started repairing radios in his parents' basement when he was just 13 years old, showing off his keen business sense while enlisting the aid of his family and friends. This interest quickly developed into a company.<br><br></p>

<p>Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has been a household celebrity in India ever since she won the Miss World title in 1994. The diva, who was dubbed "the most beautiful woman in the world", also demonstrated her acting talent in classic movies like Guru (2007), Jodhaa Akbar (2008) and Enthiran (2010).<br><br></p>

<p>Sir Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman, also known as C V Raman, was born on November 7, 1888. He is one of India's most renowned scientists who won the Nobel Prize.<br><br></p>

<p>Indira Gandhi served as India's third Prime Minister and is considered one of the country’s leading female leaders ever. Many believe she was the strongest prime minister India has ever had.<br></p>

<p>Virat Kohli was born on 5th November 1988 in Delhi in a Punjabi family to Prem and Saroj Kohli.<br>One of the best batsmen of all time, he exhibited that one can manage to perform constantly irrespective of the format with his dedication, hard work, and resilience<br></p>