Freedom Fighter
Dhan Singh Gurjar
Born in Meerut
A police kotwal remembered for his role in the 1857 uprising at Meerut, one of the key centres of the Indian Rebellion.
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Remarkable Personalities of Meerut
Meet the people whose courage, creativity, leadership and ideas have shaped Meerut and reached far beyond it.
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Freedom fighters and independence-era personalities connected with Meerut.
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People associated with cinema, television, music and entertainment.
Cinema & Entertainment
Arun Govil
He was born in Meerut.
Famous for portraying Lord Rama in the television series Ramayan. He was born in Meerut.
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Cinema & Entertainment
Boney Kapoor
Born in Meerut
Bollywood producer associated with films including Mr. India and No Entry. He is born in Meerut.
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Cinema & Entertainment
Chitrangada Singh
Actress, spent childhood in Meerut
Actress known for Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi and Desi Boyz.
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Cinema & Entertainment
Kailash Kher
Born in Meerut
Popular singer known for his distinctive Sufi-inspired voice and songs such as Allah Ke Bande. He was born in Meerut.
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Explore category →Sports
Sports personalities connected with Meerut and the region.
Sports
Annu Rani
Born in Meerut
Indian javelin thrower and international medal-winning athlete from Uttar Pradesh's Meerut district.
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Sports
Bhuvneshwar Kumar
He was born in Meerut.
Indian fast-medium bowler known for his swing bowling. He was born in Meerut.
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Sports
Praveen Kumar
Born in Meerut
Former Indian cricketer known for his medium-pace bowling and performances in domestic cricket and international matches. He is associated with Meerut.
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Sports
Saurabh Chaudhary
Born in Meerut
International sport shooter who has represented India in major competitions, including the Olympics. He is from the Meerut region.
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Explore category →Poets & Writers
Poets, authors, journalists and writers connected with Meerut.
Poets & Writers
Popular Meeruthi
Born in Meerut
Urdu and Hindi humorist, satirist, and poet known for performances at mushairas and poetry gatherings. He was born in Meerut.
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