21 December: Key Historical Events and Birth Anniversaries in India

On 21 December 2016, the Indian sports drama "Dangal," directed by Nitesh Tiwari, made its debut. This film, which stars Aamir Khan alongside Fatima Sana Shaikh and Sanya Malhotra, set a precedent by becoming the first Indian movie to cross the $300 million mark in global earnings. Aamir Khan not only led the cast but also produced the film, which narrates the inspiring tale of Geeta Phogat, a wrestler who makes significant strides in her sport. This day marks a significant chapter in the history of not just Indian cinema but also in the portrayal of sports in film.

Significance of 21 December in Indian history

Here is the list of major events on December 21 over the years

YearEvents on December 21
1
21 December 1801Birth of Gopi Mohan Tagore, a pivotal figure in the founding of Hindu College.
2
21 December 1907Birth of Moazzam Jah, the progeny of the last Nizam of Hyderabad.
3
21 December 1959Birth of Krish Srikkanth, former captain of the Indian cricket team.
4
21 December 1963Birth of Govinda, a beloved film actor, comedian, dancer, and former politician.
5
21 December 1972Birth of Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, the 17th Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh.
6
21 December 1973Birth of Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri, a film director, writer, and activist.
7
21 December 1983Birth of Karishma Tanna, a film and television actress and anchor.
8
21 December 1985Birth of Andrea Jeremiah, an actress, playback singer, and musician.
9
21 December 1989Birth of Tamannaah, a celebrated actress in Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi films.
10
21 December 1989Birth of Shashaa Tirupati, an Indo-Canadian playback singer, songwriter, and music producer.
11
21 December 2003Passing of Ganapathi Venkataraman Iyer, a renowned film director and actor.
12
21 December 2004Passing of Autar Singh Paintal FRS, a pioneering medical scientist known for his work in neurology.
13
21 December 2007Passing of Teji Harivansh Rai Srivastava Bachchan, an Indian social worker.

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