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On this day, 17 January, we delve into a rich tapestry of historical events and the lives of influential personalities that have left an indelible mark on Indian culture and beyond. Among the notable figures, Javed Akhtar stands out, having been born on 17 January 1945. Akhtar's multifaceted career as an Indian poet, lyricist, screenwriter, and political activist has been adorned with numerous accolades. He has been honored with five National Film Awards and recognized by the Indian government with the Padma Shri in 1999 and the Padma Bhushan in 2007, reflecting his significant contribution to Hindi cinema.
Here is the list of major events on January 17 over the years
| Year | Events on January 17 | |
|---|---|---|
1 | 17 January, 1471 | Birth of Krishnadevaraya, emperor of the Vijayanagara Empire, known for ushering a golden era in South Indian history. |
2 | 17 January, 1888 | Birth of Babu Gulabrai, a key figure in modern Hindi literature. |
3 | 17 January, 1913 | Birth of Maharaja Sir Yadavindra Singh, the last Maharaja of Patiala. |
4 | 17 January, 1917 | Birth of Maruthur Gopalan Ramachandran, Indian politician and film actor, who served as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. |
5 | 17 January, 1918 | Birth of Kamal Amrohi, influential Indian film director and screenwriter. |
6 | 17 January, 1941 | Birth of Hiznam Kanhailal, renowned Indian theatre personality. |
7 | 17 January, 1945 | Birth of Javed Akhtar, Indian poet, lyricist, screenwriter, and political activist, recipient of numerous accolades. |
8 | 17 January, 1973 | Birth of Nitesh Pandey, notable figure in the Indian entertainment industry. |
9 | 17 January, 1991 | Birth of Disha Pandey, actress in the Indian entertainment industry. |
10 | 17 January, 1980 | NASA launched FLTSatcom-3, marking a milestone in space exploration. |
11 | 17 January, 1988 | Death of Leela Mishra, a celebrated Indian film actress. |
12 | January 17, 2010 | Death of Jyoti Basu, revered Indian politician and former Chief Minister of West Bengal. |
13 | January 17, 2014 | Deaths of Suchitra Sen, celebrated Indian film actress, and Mohammed Burhanuddin, the 52nd Dai al-Mutlaq of the Dawoodi Bohras. |
14 | January 17, 2019 | Indian spiritual leader Ram Rahim Singh and two associates sentenced to life imprisonment for journalist's murder. |
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Story first published: Thursday, January 16, 2025, 11:23 [IST]
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