List of people from Kolkata


List of notable people from Kolkata. The city of Kolkata has been regarded as the cultural capital of India.

Writers, including poets

Philosophers and religious teachers

The most famous religious figure of Kolkata is Mother Teresa. Others are :

Engineers and scientists

List in order of surname.

Gallantry Awards winners

Ashoka Chakra
Maha Vir Chakra

Bankers and business people

Freedom fighters

Performing arts

Directors

Cinema actors

Theatre figures

Photographers

Composers

Hindustani classical singers/maestros

Hindustani classical instrumentalists

Other singers

Contemporary Bollywood musicians

Dancers

Prominent dancers of the city include:

Magicians

Kolkata is the magic capital of India and has produced internationally famous magicians and performers, including:

Sports

Nobel laureates

Six Nobel Prize winners have been associated with Kolkata:

Ramon Magsaysay Award winners

The Ramon Magsaysay Award, sometimes called "Asia's Nobel Prize", is given "to perpetuate his example of integrity in government, courageous service to the people, and pragmatic idealism within a democratic society." Kolkata winners include:

Others