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![]() The Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Information & Broadcasting, Shri Manish Tewari delivering the key note address, at the launch of the Limca Book of Records 2013-Cinema Special, in New Delhi on April 10, 2013 | |
Sponsored by | Coca-Cola India |
Country | India |
Presented by | Limca Book of Records |
First award | 1992 |
Winners | |
Website |
People of the Year is one of the most prominent awards in India. Constituted by Coca-Cola India, to honor people who have consistently contributed to 'Indian excellence'. [1] Prominent recipients of award include Anand Mahindra, Amitabh Bachchan, Naseeruddin Shah, Lata Mangeshkar, Mani Ratnam, Abhinav Bindra, Sachin Tendulkar, Justice J.S. Verma, Akbar Khan, Kamal Haasan and Gulzar. [2]
A panel of judges selects people who have consistently contributed to Indian excellence. [1]
Image | Choice | State/Country | Notes | Ref. |
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![]() | Amitabh Bachchan | India | [2] [3] | |
![]() | G. Madhavan Nair | India | [2] | |
![]() | Raghu Rai | India | [2] | |
![]() | Rajdeep Sardesai | India | [2] |
7 Indian personalities were chosen in year 2010. [4]
Image | Choice | State/Country | Notes | Ref. |
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![]() | Anand Mahindra | India | [5] | |
![]() | Rahul Dravid | India | [4] | |
![]() | Kiran Karnik | India | [4] | |
![]() | Anjolie Ela Menon | India | [4] | |
![]() | Justice J.S. Verma | India | [4] | |
Lalitha Regi | India | [4] [6] |
15 renowned PWDs were chosen by the Limca Book of Records as People of the Year. [9]
Image | Choice | State/Country | Notes | Ref. |
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![]() | Akbar Khan | India | [9] [10] | |
Ashwini Angadi | India | [9] | ||
Aayushi Pareek | India | [9] | ||
K. S. Rajanna | India | [9] | ||
Major Devender Pal Singh | India | [9] | ||
Saylee Nandkishor Agavane | India | [9] | ||
![]() | Arunima Sinha | India | [11] [12] [13] | |
![]() | Dr. Suresh Advani | India | [9] | |
Javed Ahmad Tak | India | [9] | ||
Ramsurat Majhi | India | [9] | ||
Ranveer Singh Saini | India | [9] | ||
Zameer Dhale | India | [9] | ||
Rajive Raturi | India | [9] | ||
K.Y. Venkatesh | India | [9] | ||
Radhika Chand | India | [9] |
20 celebrities from Indian cinema were chosen & awarded in year 2017. [14] [15]