Nowruz 2023: From Ratan Tata To Sooni Taraporevala, 11 Famous Parsis Who Greatly Contributed To India

Shiamak Dawar, the well-known choreographer who is a master in his art, belongs to the Parsi community.

The very talented and fine actor Aruna Irani has appeared in many films and TV shows.

Homai, Vyarawala, India’s first woman to be a photojournalist was also from the Parsi community.

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Homi J. Bhabha, a Padma Bhushan awardee was a well-known nuclear physicist in India. He is also known as the Father of the Nuclear Programme in India.

Sooni Taraporevala is a famous screenwriter and filmmaker, and her latest film Yeh Ballet released in 2020 is available on Netflix.

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The famous Indian journalist, Bachi Karkaria wrote for leading news portals in her initial days. She also became the editor of The Times Of India, and also went on to start her career as an author.

Boman Irani is a famous actor who has worked in an uncountable number of films, and his latest release was Unchai.

Dadabhai Naoroji, was a revolutionary, nationalist and politician who stood strong in the face of British rule.

The Arjuna Awardee Diana Edulji is a former Indian cricket player.

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Marshal Sam Manekshaw was the chief of the army staff in the Indian army during the Indo-Pak war.

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