Aug 23, 2024
By: Prerna Tyagi
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Nikhil Kamath and Nithin Kamath, the co-founders of Zerodha, are prominent figures in India's financial sector. Zerodha offers institutional and retail brokerage, currency and commodity trading, mutual funds and bonds. Nithin Kamath, the CEO, and Nikhil Kamath, the CIO, founded the company in 2010 in Bengaluru.
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Farhan Akhtar and Zoya Akhtar are known for donning multiple creative hats. Farhan is an actor, director, and producer who is recognised for his work in films like Dil Chahta Hai, ZNMD and Don. His sister, Zoya Akhtar, is an acclaimed director and screenwriter known for Gully Boy and Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara.
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The Phogat sisters are trailblazing wrestlers who have brought Indian wrestling to the forefront. Geeta Phogat made history by winning India’s first gold medal in wrestling at the Commonwealth Games, while Babita Phogat has also achieved notable success, including winning multiple medals at the Commonwealth Games.
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Born to Rajiv and Sonia Gandhi, Rahul and Priyanka hail from one of the most prominent political families in India. Rahul has been an active part of the Indian National Congress (INC) since 2004, and is currently an MP from Rae Bareli and leader of the opposition in the lower house. Priyanka, on the other hand, joined the political race in 2019 and was earlier known to support and supervise her family's campaign.
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Salim and Sulaiman Merchant, known collectively as Salim-Sulaiman, are celebrated music composers in Bollywood. Their work spans a wide range of genres and includes notable film scores for movies like Chakde! India and Fashion.
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Shaan and Sagarika were a popular Indian singing duo known for albums like Q-Funk, Roop Inka Mastana and Naujawan. They later pursued successful solo careers, with Sagarika also appearing in films.
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Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhonsle, two of the most iconic playback singers in Indian cinema, have left an indelible mark on the music industry. Both are known for their versatility and contributions to various music genres.
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Yusuf Pathan and Irfan Pathan are renowned for their contributions to Indian cricket. Both of them made a significant impact on international cricket. Both of them were recently in the news for their altercation in a World Championship of Legends match against Pakistan, in typical sibling fashion.
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Jyoti Nooran and Sultana Nooran are Sufi singers who gained the limelight when their song Tung Tung featured on MTV Sound Trippin. Coming from a family of musicians, they have lent their voice to several popular songs like Patakha Guddi (Highway) and Jee Ve Sohneya (Jab Harry Met Sejal).
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