A rewind of the key milestones in India's corporates and startups, through the lens of 13 years of Forbes India
Today's movie stars and sporting heroes are aware of the business side and their value as brands
Virat Kohli jumps to third position and highest by fame; veteran Rajinikanth among biggest gainers from last year
An interesting mix of celebrities finds its way into the list
Those who failed to make it to the list this year on account of a quiet 2016
Playback singer Sunidhi Chauhan has remained at the top of her game for two decades. And though singing stays her first love, she's now exploring her acting potential too
The zeroes on their pay cheques, their media visibility, the likes and mentions that made them famous and some trivia on India's top celebrities
Sanjeev Kapoor did not always want to be a chef. But he always wanted to do something different
On-screen villainy has evolved—feudal landlords have given way to ganglords, menacing or otherwise, and to obsessive lovers and shapeshifting killers—and so have the actors. The democratisation of the bad guy role is complete
Former adult film star Sunny Leone has defied conventions and survived as an actor in India for five years. She has also evolved into an enviable brand. And this is just the beginning of her entrepreneurial journey
Sonam Kapoor is playing Bollywood on her own terms. And she's doing it well—really well
Alia Bhatt’s 23 years belie her emotional depth and effortless authenticity as an actor
Sanjay Leela Bhansali is a man of contradictions: He directs masterpieces, and produces potboilers. He is a task master who is loved by his team. He splurges on his movies, but remains aware of the despair that debts bring. He is a dreamer who is also a realist
Unapologetically aggressive, unquestionably masterful and fiercely loyal, India's best cricketer is redefining the nation's approach to the game—and to sport in general
He has a quirky dress sense, boundless energy and a very intelligent mind. But above all else, Ranveer Singh is immersed in his craft and constantly yearning to excel himself. And he realises that he is at that stage when the possibilities before him are, in one word, limitless.
Lensman JH Thakker, a master of light and shadow, immortalised some of the leading film stars of his time at his still photo studio in Mumbai
The need to 'self-disrupt' and a keen sense of discipline and professionalism have kept Akshay Kumar at the top of his game even after 25 years in the movies. And it's getting better
For 41 years, he has kept audiences and producers happy. And, surprisingly, it is the superstar's humility and sense of being grounded that best explain his unmatched phenomenon