Famous Personalities of Chhattisgarh

Famous Personalities of Chhattisgarh

Actors

1. Satyajeet Dubey
2. Omkar Das Manikpuri
3. Suzanna Mukherjee
4. Govind Ram Nirmalkar
5. Kishore Sahu
6. Anuj Sharma
7. Vega Tamotia
8. Sandit Tiwari
9. Swati Verma

Artists

1. Teejan Bai
2. Triambak Sharma

Business tycoons

1. Jairam Valjee Chouhan
2. Madhusudan Kela
3. Harshad Mehta
4. Kanji Morarji Rathor
5. Mulji Jagmal Sawaria

Civil Services

1. Vinod Chaubey
2. Kaushal Yadav

Director-

1. Anurag Basu

Freedom fighters

1. Dada Dharmadhikari
2. BS Moonje
3. Thakur Pyarelal Singh
4. Hanuman Singh
5. Netaji Kanhaiya lal Bajari

Judge

1. Chandrashekhar Shankar Dharmadhikari
2. Ananga Kumar Patnaik

Kings

1. Chakradhar Singh
2. Kamakhya Narain Singh
3. Nareshchandra Singh
4. Pravir Chandra Bhanj Deo
5. Yogeshwar Raj Singh
6. Vishwaraj Pratap Singh

Medicine

1. Pukhraj Bafna
2. Alka Kriplani

Musicians

1. Anupama Bhagwat
2. C. D. Bharti
3. Rajat Dholakia
4. Punaram Nishad
5. Shekhar Sen

Literature

1. Surendra Dubey
2. Shridhar Venkatesh Ketkar
3. Vinod Kumar Shukla
4. Habib Tanvir
5. Kranti Trivedi
6. Gajanan Madhav Muktibodh

Scientists

1. Atanu Kumar Pati
2. John William Theodore Youngs

Social Activist

1. Agnivesh
2. Ramesh Agrawal
3. Balakdas
4. Shamshad Begum
5. Ghasi Das
6. Rajmohini Devi
7. Annie Funk
8. George Jay Lapp
9. Lilatai Pradkar
10. Mujibur Rehman
11. S. Sudarshan
12. Phoolbasan Bai Yadav

John William Theodore Youngs

• John William Theodore Youngs (usually cited as J. W. T. Youngs, known as Ted Youngs; 21 August 1910 Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, India – 20 July 1970 Santa Cruz, California) was an American mathematician.
• Youngs was the son of a missionary. He completed his undergraduate study at Wheaton College and received his PhD from Ohio State University in 1934 under Tibor Radó. He then taught for 18 years at Indiana University, where for eight years he was chair of the mathematics department.
• From 1964 he was a professor at the University of California, Santa Cruz, where he developed the mathematics faculty and was chair of the academic senate of the university.
• Youngs worked in geometric topology, for example, questions on the Frechét-equivalence of topological maps.
• He is famous for the Ringel–Youngs theorem (i.e. Ringel and Youngs’s 1968 proof of the Heawood conjecture), which is closely related to the analogue of the four-color theorem for surfaces of higher genus.
• John Youngs was a consultant for Sandia National Laboratories, the Rand Corporation and the Institute for Defense Analyses as well as a trustee for Carver Research Foundation Institute in Tuskegee. In 1946–1947 he was a Guggenheim Fellow. At the University of Santa Cruz a mathematics prize for undergraduates in named after him.

Vallabhacharya

• Vallabhacharya (1479–1531 CE), also known as Vallabha, was a devotional philosopher, who founded the Krishna-centered Pushti sect of Vaishnavism in the Braj region of India, and the philosophy of Shuddha advaita (Pure Nondualism)
• He authored many texts including the Anubhashya (a commentary on Brahm Sutra), Shodash Granth or sixteen ‘stotras’ (tracts) and several commentaries on the Bhagavata Purana.
• Vallabha’s writings and kirtan compositions focus on baby Krishna and his childhood pranks with Yashoda (unconditional motherly love), as well as a youthful Krishna in relationship (erotic mysticism) with cowherding Women as the many lilas (pastimes) of Krishna, Krishna’s protection of the good (divine grace) and his victory over demons and evils, all with allegory and symbolism.
• His legacy is best preserved in the Braj region, and particularly at Nathdwara in Mewar region of India – an important Krishna pilgrimage center.
• Vallabhacharya composed many philosophical and devotional books during his lifetime such as:

1. Anubhashya or Brahmsutranubhashya – 4 cantos of commentaries on the Brahm Sutra of Ved Vyas Tattvaarth Dip Nibandh – Essays on the fundamental principles of spirituality
2. Chapter 1: Shaastrarth Prakaran
3. Chapter 2: Bhagavatarth Prakaran
4. Chapter 3: Sarvanirnay Prakaran
5. Subodhini – Commentary on Shrimad Bhagavat Mahapuran (only cantos 1, 2, 3 and 10 are available)
6. Shodash Granth – Sixteen short verse-type compositions to teach his followers about devotional life

PadmShri Punaram Nishad

• PadmShri Punaram Nishad, born in Ringni, Dist Durg Chhattisgarh, is an Indian folk musician, known for his prowess in the Pandavani, a Folk Music tradition of Chhattisgarh and the neighbouring states in India.
• Born in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh, (then Madhya Pradesh) to a Bhajan singer, he started Learning the art from the age of 10 under Jhadu Ram Dewangan, considered by many as the father of Pandvani, and aligned with the Vedamati tradition of Pandavani, which follows a rigid text, and does not permit improvisations

Pukhraj Bafna

• Pukhraj Bafna is an Indian pediatrician and adolescent Health consultant, known for his contributions towards tribal child and adolescent health.
• The Government of India honored Bafna in 2011, with the fourth highest civilian award of Padma Shri

Vinod Kumar Choubey

• Vinod Kumar Choubey, KC was an Indian Police Service officer of 1998 batch who was killed in an encounter with naxalites in the Rajnandgaon ambush on July 2009.
• Choubey was posthumously awarded with peacetime gallantry award Kirti Chakra

Chandrashekhar Shankar Dharmadhikari

• Chandrashekhar Shankar Dharmadhikari (Dr.C.S.Dharmadhikari) (20 November 1927, Raipur, Madhya Pradesh, India is an Indian independence movement activist, a lawyer, a judge and an author.
• He was acting chief Justice of Bombay High Court. He was awarded Padma Bhushan in 2003.
• He has authored many books in the Hindi, Marathi and Gujarati languages.

Raja Bahadur Kamakhya Narain Singh

• Raja Bahadur Kamakhya Narain Singh (10 August 1916 – 1970) of Ramgarh, Jharkhand was the zamindar of Ramgarh Raj and later a politician.
• He was educated at Rajkumar College, Raipur and at Mayo College, Ajmer. He became the Raja of Ramgarh in 1919 upon death of his father, Raja Lakshmi Narain Singh. He served as the Vice-President of the Bihar Landholder’s Association and the All India Kshatriya Mahasabha.
• He was also Member of the Managing Committee and General Council of Rajkumar College; Member of the Executive Body of the Bihar War Committee. He served as president of Akhil Bharatiya Kshatriya Mahasabha in 1943 and 1953.
• He was married to Maharani Lalita Rajya Lakshmi Devi, daughter of Supradipta Manyabara Lt.Gen. Maharajkumar Singha Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana of Nepal in 1936. They had a son, Indra Jitendra Narain Singh.
• He entered politics in 1946 following the formal accession of the Ramgarh state into the Indian Republic. In 1952 Bihar Assembly Elections, he contested from Dhanbad as a candidate of Swatantra Party but was defeated by a noted freedom-fighter and labor rights leader, Purushottam K. Chauhan.
• Later in the Bihar Assembly Elections of 1967, serious opposition was offered by the Raja Bahadur’s Swatantra Party to the ruling Congress government.
• The Raja Bahadur and his younger brother, Dr. Basant Narain Singh, became Cabinet Ministers in the government headed by Chief Minister of Bihar, Mahamaya Prasad Sinha. He resigned from the party because he was not made the Deputy Chief Minister.
• In late 1960s, Kamakhya Narayan Singh was popularly an aspirant for Rajput supremacy in Bihar against Rajput stalwart, Sri Satyendra Narain Singh (then known as “Coming Chief Minister of Bihar”) but was outmanoeuvred. His party later merged with the Janata party. Many of his family members became important political functionaries and legislators

Naik Kaushal Yadav

• Naik Kaushal Yadav was squad commander in 9 Para. He fought in 1999 Kargil War between India and Pakistan.
• He was awarded India’s third highest gallantry award Vir Chakra posthumously.

Anurag Basu

• Anurag Basu is an India television-advertiser, reality show-judge, director, actor, screenwriter and producer. He began his directing career in television, moving to feature films in 2002.
• Basu achieved initial success with his films tackling the themes of passion and adultery such as Life in a… Metro, Kites, Gangster and Murder.
• Later, he directed Comedy-drama films such as Barfi! and Jagga Jasoos.

Harshad Mehta

• Harshad Mehta was an Indian stockbroker, well known for his wealth and for having been charged with numerous financial crimes that took place in 1992. Of the 27 criminal charges brought against him, he was only convicted of four, before his death at age 47 in 2001.
• It was alleged that Mehta engaged in a massive stock manipulation scheme financed by worthless bank receipts, which his firm brokered in “ready forward” transactions between banks.
• Mehta was convicted by the Bombay High Court and Supreme Court of India for his part in a financial scandal valued at 4999 Crores which took place on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).
• The scandal exposed the loopholes in the Indian Banking system, Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) transaction system and SEBI further introduced new rules to cover those loopholes. He was tried for 9 years, until he died in late 2001

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Chhattisgarh is a state in central India. It was formed on 1 November 2000, carved out of the southern part of Madhya Pradesh. The state is named after the Chhattisgarhi language, which is spoken by the majority of the Population. The capital of Chhattisgarh is Raipur.

Chhattisgarh is a land of forests, rivers, and hills. The state is home to a number of national parks and wildlife sanctuaries, including the Kanha National Park, the Bandhavgarh National Park, and the Pench National Park. The state is also home to the Mahanadi River, which is one of the longest rivers in India.

Chhattisgarh is a developing state with a rich history and culture. The state is home to a number of famous personalities, including Ajit Jogi, Bhupesh Baghel, Dhanwantri, Guru Ghasidas, Guru Gobind Singh, Guru Nanak Dev Ji, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, Pandit Ravi Shankar, Raja Shankar Shah, Sant Kabir-2/”>Kabir Das, Tansen, and Veer Narayan Singh.

Ajit Jogi was an Indian politician who served as the first Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh from 2000 to 2003. He was also a member of the Rajya Sabha from 2004 to 2008. Jogi was born in the village of Kawardha in the Raigarh district of Chhattisgarh. He studied at the University of Allahabad and the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur. After graduating, Jogi worked as an engineer in the Indian Railways. He entered politics in the 1970s and joined the Indian National Congress. He was elected to the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly in 1980. In 1993, Jogi was appointed the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh. He resigned from the post in 1998. In 2000, Jogi led the Congress to victory in the first elections to the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly. He was sworn in as the first Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh on 1 November 2000. Jogi resigned as Chief Minister in 2003 following allegations of Corruption. He was elected to the Rajya Sabha in 2004. Jogi died on 29 May 2020 at the age of 74.

Bhupesh Baghel is an Indian politician who is the current Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh. He is a member of the Indian National Congress and has been a member of the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly since 2008. Baghel was born in the village of Sihawa in the Durg district of Chhattisgarh. He studied at the Government Polytechnic College in Raipur and the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee. After graduating, Baghel worked as an engineer in the Indian Railways. He entered politics in the 1990s and joined the Indian National Congress. He was elected to the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly in 2008. In 2018, Baghel was appointed the Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh. He is the first Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh to complete a full five-year term.

Dhanwantri was an Indian physician and alchemist who is considered to be the father of Ayurveda. He is said to have lived in the 1st century AD and is credited with writing the treatise “Ashtanga Hridayam”, which is one of the most important texts on Ayurveda. Dhanwantri was born in the village of Dhanwantri in the Raigarh district of Chhattisgarh. He studied at the University of Kashi and the University of Nalanda. After graduating, Dhanwantri worked as a physician in the Indian Army. He entered medicine in the 2nd century AD and is credited with developing a number of new medical treatments. Dhanwantri died in the 3rd century AD.

Guru Ghasidas was an Indian freedom fighter and social reformer who is considered to be the founder of the Satnami sect. He is also known for his work against caste discrimination and for promoting Education among the tribal people of Chhattisgarh. Ghasidas was born in the village of Patan in the Raigarh district of Chhattisgarh. He studied at the Gurukul in Patan and the Gurukul in Raigarh. After graduating, Ghasidas worked as a teacher in the Gurukul in Patan. He entered politics in the 18th century and founded the Satnami sect in 1758. Ghasidas died in 1850.

Guru Gobind Singh was the tenth Sikh Guru. He is considered to be the founder of the Khalsa Panth and is also known for his military prowess. He is also known for his writings, including the “Dasam Granth”, which is one of the most important texts in Sikhism. Gobind Singh was born in the village of Patna Sahib in the Gurdaspur district of Punjab. He studied at the Gurukul in Patna

Here are some frequently asked questions about famous personalities from Chhattisgarh, along with short answers:

1. Who is the most famous person from Chhattisgarh?

The most famous person from Chhattisgarh is Dr. Raman Singh. He was the 14th Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh from 2003 to 2018. He is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and has been a member of the Indian Parliament since 1998.

1. Who are some other famous people from Chhattisgarh?

Some other famous people from Chhattisgarh include:

• Ajit Jogi: He was the first Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh from 2000 to 2003. He is a member of the Indian National Congress (INC) and has been a member of the Indian Parliament since 1996.
• T. S. Singh Deo: He is the current Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh. He is a member of the INC and has been a member of the Indian Parliament since 2004.
• Bhupesh Baghel: He is the former Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh. He is a member of the INC and has been a member of the Indian Parliament since 2004.
• Hemant Soren: He is the Chief Minister of Jharkhand. He is a member of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) and has been a member of the Indian Parliament since 2014.
• Raghubar Das: He is the former Chief Minister of Jharkhand. He is a member of the BJP and has been a member of the Indian Parliament since 2004.
• Shibu Soren: He is the former Chief Minister of Jharkhand. He is a member of the JMM and has been a member of the Indian Parliament since 1998.
• Madhu Koda: He is the former Chief Minister of Jharkhand. He is a member of the Jharkhand Vikas Morcha (JVM) and has been a member of the Indian Parliament since 2004.
• Arjun Munda: He is the former Chief Minister of Jharkhand. He is a member of the BJP and has been a member of the Indian Parliament since 2004.
• Babulal Marandi: He is the former Chief Minister of Jharkhand. He is a member of the Jharkhand Vikas Morcha (JVM) and has been a member of the Indian Parliament since 1998.

• Shibu Soren: He is the former Chief Minister of Jharkhand. He is a member of the JMM and has been a member of the Indian Parliament since 1998.

• What are some famous landmarks in Chhattisgarh?

Some famous landmarks in Chhattisgarh include:

• The Kanger Valley National Park: It is a national park located in the Korba district of Chhattisgarh. It is home to a variety of wildlife, including tigers, leopards, elephants, and deer.
• The Indravati National Park: It is a national park located in the Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh. It is home to a variety of wildlife, including tigers, leopards, elephants, and deer.
• The Chhattisgarh State Museum: It is a museum located in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. It houses a collection of artifacts from the state’s history and culture.
• The Rajiv Gandhi Zoological park: It is a zoo located in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. It houses a variety of animals, including tigers, lions, elephants, and deer.
• The Nandanvan Botanical garden: It is a botanical garden located in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. It houses a variety of Plants, including trees, flowers, and shrubs.
• The Chhattisgarh State Tribal Museum: It is a museum located in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. It houses a collection of artifacts from the state’s tribal culture.
• The Chhattisgarh State Handicrafts Museum: It is a museum located in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. It houses a collection of handicrafts from the state.

• The Chhattisgarh State Archaeology Museum: It is a museum located in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. It houses a collection of artifacts from the state’s archaeological sites.

• What are some famous festivals in Chhattisgarh?

Some famous festivals in Chhattisgarh include:

• The Magh Mela: It is a Hindu festival that is celebrated in the month of Magh (January-February). It is a time for people to bathe in the holy rivers and to pray for good health and prosperity.
• The Dussehra: It is a Hindu festival that is celebrated in the month of Ashvin (October-November). It is a time to celebrate the victory of good over evil.
• The Diwali: It is a Hindu festival that is celebrated in the month of Kartik (November-December). It is a time to celebrate the victory of Light over darkness.
• The Holi: It is a Hindu festival that is celebrated in the month

1. Who is the current Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh?
   (A) Bhupesh Baghel
   (B) Raman Singh
   (C) Ajit Jogi
   (D) Dr. Raman Singh

2. Which of the following is not a city in Chhattisgarh?
   (A) Raipur
   (B) Bilaspur
   (C) Durg
   (D) Bhopal

3. Which of the following is the state bird of Chhattisgarh?
   (A) Red breasted parakeet
   (B) Great Indian hornbill
   (C) Green peafowl
   (D) Indian roller

4. Which of the following is the state flower of Chhattisgarh?
   (A) Mahua
   (B) Champa
   (C) Palash
   (D) Ketaki

5. Which of the following is the state tree of Chhattisgarh?
   (A) Sal
   (B) Teak
   (C) Bamboo
   (D) Neem

6. Which of the following is the state animal of Chhattisgarh?
   (A) Tiger
   (B) Leopard
   (C) Elephant
   (D) Gaur

7. Which of the following is the state fish of Chhattisgarh?
   (A) Rohu
   (B) Mrigal
   (C) Catla
   (D) Mahseer

8. Which of the following is the state mineral of Chhattisgarh?
   (A) Coal
   (B) Iron Ore
   (C) Manganese
   (D) Bauxite

9. Which of the following is the state language of Chhattisgarh?
   (A) Hindi
   (B) Chhattisgarhi
   (C) Gondi
   (D) Sadri

10. Which of the following is the state song of Chhattisgarh?
    (A) Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon
    (B) Vande Mataram
    (C) Jana Gana Mana
    (D) Chhattisgarh Geet