Famous Indians born on October 17 include Keerthy Suresh, Pranitha Subhash, Lalita Lajmi. 13 notable Indian personalities — actors, cricketers, leaders, musicians and more — share this birthday, ranked below by global recognition.
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Indian actress
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Indian actress
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Indian painter (1932–2023)
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Indian Carmelite sister and saint (1877–1952)
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Indian film director
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Indian politician
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Indian actress
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Indian politician and comedian (born 1973)
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Manthan, Chakra, Mirch Masala, Arth, Namak Halaal, most talented actress of her era
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Raja, Prem Qaidi, Sirf Tum, brother of Anil Kapoor
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Mera Naam Joker, Siddhartha, India's Most Desirable TV show host
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Saamy, Remo, Thaana Serndha Koottam, Penguin, Miss India, National Award
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Jumbo, 619 Test wickets, took all 10 Pakistan wickets in one innings, leg-spinner great
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