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In 1982, the then 27-year-old Shanghvi well respected by both the men’s and ladies
finally opened his first manufacturing
unit with a capital of 10,000 rupees. He
named his venture Sun Pharmaceutical
Industries. The unit, in his native state
of Gujarat in Vapi, produced exactly one
psychiatry drug. However, the business
soon picked up, thanks to Shanghvi’s
acumen and energy.
Shanghvi is one of India’s richest and
most influential people, diversifying into
oil, gas and renewable energy sectors as
well. The Shantilal Shanghvi Foundation,
of which is the Chairman, has earned him
the Padma Shri many years ago.
Today, Dilip Shanghvi’s relentless pursuit
of excellence continues to shape the health
industry, driving innovation and access to
quality healthcare for millions.
28. Sunil Gavaskar, 75, Cricket
Commentator, Former Cricketer
Sunil Gavaskar is a
recipient of the Indian
sports honour of the
Arjuna Award and
the civilian honour of
Padma Bhushan. He
was inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of
Fame in 2009, In 2012, he was awarded
the C. K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement
Award, the highest honour that the Indian
Board can bestow on a former player.
The ‘little master’ is a big influencer of
the game even today, both in India and
worldwide. Widely regarded as one of the
greatest opening batsmen of all time in
men’s Test cricket history, Gavaskar is one
of the most loved and stylish cricketers in
the country.
Today, he lends his expertise in the
game via commentary on TV and special
columns in print and his advice which is
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Indian cricket team.
29. Subhash Chandra, 73, Media Baron
Essel Group, headed by
Chandra, spans over
Zee Entertainment
and Zee Media, Dish
TV and Siti Networks
– a multi-system
operator. The company revolutionised
television broadcasting in India with Zee
Entertainment.
Dr Chandra remains one of most
influential personalities in India’s media
landscape. Chandra is the quintessential
maverick personality with his successful
entertainment and news channels. Even
though Zee Entertainment has inked a
merger deal with Sony Pictures which is
currently experiencing some turbulence,
Chandra will continue to be a force to
reckon with in the Indian media.
On the ups and downs of life, Dr Chandra
said, “A strong person never runs away
from the problem but fights it.” He further
said that bad times taught him a lot.
30 Shobhana Bhartia, 66, Media Baron
Though she had the
privilege of growing up
in an environment that
fostered entrepreneurial
aspirations she took
advantage of her ‘leg up’,
establishing herself as an exemplary role
model for all women.
As the Chairperson and editorial director
of HT Media, rebranding the publication
into HT – bright, young media – was
Bhartia’s brainchild.
HT is the second-most influential English
newspaper in India, and Hindustan is one