January babies are often celebrated for their clarity, drive, and ambitious nature. It is easy to see how these traits shape not only their personal lives but are also reflected in their incredible careers. So many of the world’s most influential celebrities are born in January. These famous people with birthdays in January have been adding their dose of awesomeness to the world, and here are some you ought to know about.
Hrithik Roshan - January 10th
The first on this list of celebrities with birthday in January is Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan. The Greek God of Bollywood was born in Mumbai on January 10th, 1974. The Indian actor has been the leading man of many superhit movies, across genres. On his birthday in January, one of the best Hrithik Roshan movies to watch is Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara.
Kalki Koechlin - January 10th
Among the famous women born in January is the Bollywood actress Kalki Koechlin. The French actress was born in Pondicherry on January 10th, 1984, and has been a part of prestigious films like Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, Gully Boy, and Kho Gye Hum Kahaan.
Vijay Sethupathi - January 16th
Vijay Sethupathi is another actor who has his birthday in January, on the 16th. Born in 1978 in Rajapalayam, he is an Indian actor and film producer who predominantly works in Tamil films. The national award winner has also been a part of blockbusters like Maharaja, Master, ‘91.
Bipasha Basu - January 7th
Bollywood actress Bipasha Basu is another of the famous women born in January. The actress was born in New Delhi, on 7th January 1979, and was an Indian supermodel before venturing into films. Some of her most famous works include the Raaz series and Race series.
Sidharth Malhotra - January 16th
Next on the list of famous people with birthdays in January is the Bollywood actor Sidharth Malhotra. Born on 16th January 1985, in New Delhi, Sidharth Malhotra made his debut with Dharma Productions’ Student Of The Year, and has since been a part of hits like Ek Villain and Shershah.
Farhan Akhtar - January 9th
This actor-director-producer-musician is the next on our list of famous people with birthdays in January. Born to lyricist Javed Akhtar and actress Honey Irani on January 9th, 1974 in Mumbai, he has been the force behind hit films like Dil Chahta Hai, Don remake, and has been in front of the camera in many others like Rock On and Dil Dhadhakne Do. Apart from this, Farhan Akhtar is also part of band and is the brain behind the social campaign MARD or Men Against Rape and Discrimination.
Imran Khan - January 13th
Known for his brief career in Hindi films, actor Imran Khan also celebrates his birthday in January. Born on 13th January 1983 in Wisconsin in the United States, Khan happens to be the nephew of Bollywood star Amir Khan, and made his debut with the much loved film Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na.
Tovino Thomas - January 21st
Another of the famous people with birthdays in January, Tovino Thomas is an actor-producer, who works predominantly in Malayalam films. Born in Irinjalakuda, on January 21st, 1989, Tovino made his debut with Prabhuvinte Makkal and post his hit films like Uyare and Virus, is one of the highest paid actors in the industry.
Deepika Padukone - January 5th
Born in Copenhagen to ace shuttler Prakash Padukone and Ujjala Padukone, this Indian actress is another of the famous women born in January. Deepika made her debut with Om Shanti Om opposite Shahrukh Khan and is reportedly the highest-paid actress in the country.
Florence Pugh - January 3rd
The English actress Florence Pugh, born on 3rd January 1996, at Oxford in UK is one of the most critically acclaimed performers in her generation. Another of famous women born in January, Florence is also Oscar and BAFTA nominated, and with her stellar filmography, one of the most loved as well.
Jim Carrey - January 17th
One of the biggest comedy stars of our times, Jim Carrey is another of famous people with birthdays in January. The actor-comedian was born on January 17th 1962, in Ontario, Canada. He made his debut with stand-up comedy, and then went on to star in some of the biggest ever hits like The Mask, Batman Forever, and even critically acclaimed movies like Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.