List of Bhojpuri people

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This article provides lists of famous and notable Bhojpuriya-sawb or Bhojpuri people in the Indian subcontinent and other countries like Suriname, Mauritius, Fiji, Guyana and people with Bhojpuri ancestry or people who speak Bhojpuri as their primary language.

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President

Presidents of India

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Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the first president of India

Presidents of Seychelles

Presidents of Mauritius

Presidents of Guyana

Presidents of Suriname

President of Trinidad and Tobago

Prime Ministers

Prime Ministers of India

Prime Ministers of Mauritius

Prime Minister of Suriname

Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago

Chief Ministers

Chief Ministers of Bihar (India)

Chief Ministers of Uttar Pradesh (India)

Governor of Indian States

Politicians

Deputy Prime Ministers of India

Deputy Chief Ministers

Governors and Governors-General

Lok Sabha Speakers

Cabinet Ministers

National and International Award winners

Ashok Chakra

Bharat Ratna

Magasaysay Award

Padma Shree

Freedom Fighters

Journalists

Scholars

Actors

Bhojpuri cinema
Hindi cinema

Actresses

Bhojpuri cinema

Singers

Writers

Lyricist

Musicians

Dancers

Sports Persons

Cricketers

Footballers

Field Hockey

Athlete

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