November Special: Who are the Influential people born in the month of November?
November is the eleventh month of the year, so close to the end. However, it is of significant importance all over the world. In India, November is the month of festivals like Diwali, Chhath Puja, Guru Purnima etc. And for the West, this month is the kickstart of the Christmas preparations. However, this month is also important, because many many influential people were born this month. Let’s take a look at who they are and when were they born!
November 1 : Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
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The first day of November saw the birth of the world famous actress, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. The beauty was born in the year 1973. The winner of the Miss World Beauty pageant is renowned all over the world for her timeless beauty and remarkable acting skill. She recently walked the runway for L’oreal during Paris Fashion week after a hiatus of several years.
November 2: Shahrukh Khan
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The King of Bollywood, aka, Shahrukh Khan was born on November 2, 1965. One of the most successful celebrities in the world, Shahrukh Khan is the most humble person in real life. This was put to test in the last month, when his son was charged in a drugs on cruise case. His son Aryan Khan was lodged in Arthur Jail where King Khan went to visit him. On his return, he was mobbed by paparazzi and his fans. In even such trying times, SRK did not lose his cool and greeted his fans with folded hands and a bow. His elegance in handling the situation was appreciated and praised by all.
November 7: Kamal Haasan
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The wildly popular Indian Actor, Kamal Haasan was born on November 7, 1954. The renowned actor, director and dancer joined politics when he formed the centrist party Makkal Needhi Maiam in Tamil Nadu in February of 2018. Kamal Haasan has also been a recipient of the Padma Shri,in 1990 and, in 2014, the Padma Bhushan for his contributions to Indian cinema. Kamal Haasan is also the father of the amazing and talented sisters, Shruti and Akshara Haasan.
November 8: Gordon Ramsay
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Known as the best chef in the world, Gordon Ramsay was born on November 8, 1966. Ramsay is extremely popular on social media, be it people getting approval for their recipes or his erratic behaviour on his famous show, Hell’s kitchen. Ramsay has been generously providing meme content to social media users for a long time now. Ramsay has also established his global restaurant group, Gordon Ramsay Restaurants which has received a total of 16 Michelin stars, a feat like no other.
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November 13: Whoopi Goldberg
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Caryn Elaine Johnson, aka, Whoopi Goldberg was born on November 13, 1955. Known for her remarkable comedy and acting skills, Whoopi has been one of the only 16 people who’ve won an Emmy Award, a Grammy Award, an Academy Award and a Tony Award (EGOT). She has been an activist for human rights for a long time and is an ally of the LGBTQ community. In 2010, she joined and launched the ‘Giva a damn’ campaign which works to spread awareness of discrimination of the LGBT community and to invite straight people to ally with the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender community.
November 19: Dara Singh
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Dara Singh Randhawa was born on November 19, 1928. The late actor was best known for his role as Hanuman in Ramayana. He was also a professional wrestler and a politician. In fact, he was the first sportsperson to be nominated for Rajya Sabha. He also had an undefeated worldwide streak in wrestling and was inducted into the Legacy Category of the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2018. Dara competed in the Rustam-e-Hind (Champion of India) tournament where he won the final by defeating Tiger Joginder Singh and received a silver cup from Maharaja Hari Singh.
November 23: Miley Cyrus
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Miley Cyrus was born on November 23, 1992. The extremely talented and popular American pop singer is the media’s favourite. Often in news for her various accolades and sometimes her personal life, Miley Cyrus is known for her raspy voice and eccentric fashion. She has attained the most US Billboard 200 top-five albums in the 21st century by a female artist, with a total of thirteen entries. She has also been listed on the Time 100 list in 2008. She has also adopted a vegan lifestyle and is an advocate of animal rights. Miley Cyrus has also founded the non- profit Happy Hippie Foundation, which works for the LGBT community and focuses on youth homelessness.
