From Deepika Padukone to Diljit Dosanjh: Bollywood celebs celebrating Birthday in January

Birthdays in january

January is a time of renewal and joy, as it signals the end of the festive season while ushering in fresh beginnings. No matter what lies ahead, this month inspires optimism, encouraging us to leave the past behind and embrace a hopeful tomorrow.

January is not only the start of a new year but also the birth month of several prominent figures. From Bollywood stars like Deepika Padukone, Sidharth Malhotra, Hrithik Roshan, Diljit Dosanjh, Farhan Akhtar, and Preity Zinta, to South Indian icons such as Vijay Sethupathi, Sundar C, Suresh Menon, and KJ Yesudas, January 2025 will see numerous celebrated birthdays in the entertainment industry.

January 1:

Vidya Balan: Known for her versatile roles, Vidya recently received acclaim for her performance in Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 as the OG Manjulika and continues to choose impactful roles in cinema.

Nana Patekar: A seasoned actor known for his powerful performances, he was last seen in Vanvas, where his role was widely discussed.

Tanisha Mukherjee: The actress, known for her roles in films like Neal ‘N’ Nikki, has been focusing more on her personal life and social media presence recently.

Remya Nambeesan: Popular in Malayalam cinema, she was seen in the thriller-horror, Estate and continues to build her career in South Indian films.

Aishwarya Rajinikanth: Daughter of Rajinikanth, she is focusing on her directorial projects, with the release of Lal Salaam in the pipeline. Her divorce with south actor Dhanush was finalised in 2024.

January 3:

Naresh Iyer: A celebrated playback singer, Naresh recently worked on the music for Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal and continues to engage in music across languages.

Nikki Galrani: Known for her roles in Tamil and Malayalam films, Nikki recently appeared in Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal and continues to be active in the South Indian film industry.

January 4:

Aditya Pancholi: An established actor, he has been in the news for his past controversies but continues to remain a relevant figure in the industry.

Jiiva: A Tamil actor, Jeeva's recent work includes Black and Yatra 2, and he remains beloved in the South Indian film industry.

Ramana: A veteran actor in Tamil cinema, he remains active in supporting roles. His latest movies include Ramana Avatara, Uruku Patela and Mercy Killing.

January 5:

Deepika Padukone: Deepika has been in the limelight for her role in Singham Again. The actress became a mother in 2024 and is currently taking a break from films.

Uday Chopra: After a break from acting, Uday has shifted focus to producing and managing his production company.

January 6:

Diljit Dosanjh: A singer-actor, Diljit made waves in 2024 with this Dil-Luminati concert that he concluded on 31st December, 2024 in his hometown, Ludhiana.

AR Rahman: A legendary composer, Rahman who continues to create iconic soundtracks, had an eventful year in 2024 as he got separated with wife, Saira Banu after 29 years of being married.

Bipasha Basu: Bipasha is working on her comeback, recently making her return to acting in web series and digital platforms.

Koena Mitra: After a break from acting, Koena Mitra is now focusing on digital content and being active on social media.

Supriya Pathak: A veteran actress, Supriya has continued to play important roles in both Bollywood and television, with her recent work in Luv Ki Arrange Marriage, she starred opposite Annu Kapoor, Avneet Kaur and Sunny Singh.

Mohit Madan: The actor has been seen in several supporting roles in Bollywood films and television shows.

Bhagyaraj: Known for his roles in Tamil cinema, Bhagyaraj is still regarded as a key figure in the industry and is involved in film direction and scriptwriting.

January 8:

Yash: The KGF star’s popularity soared globally with KGF: Chapter 2 (2022), and he remains a box-office sensation.

January 9:

Farhan Akhtar: An actor, director, and producer, Farhan was last seen in Toofaan (2021), and his upcoming project is Jee Le Zaraa, starring Alia Bhatt and Priyanka Chopra.

Farah Khan: The choreographer-turned-director continues to make waves with her recent projects, she will be next seen as a judge on Celebrity Masterchef on Sony TV.

Prashant Raj: Known for directing Kannada films, Prashant’s recent work has been Rajathrav**ha (2022).

G. Mahendran: A Tamil film actor, Mahendran remains active in the industry, often appearing in prominent roles.

Nithin Sathya: Known for his roles in Tamil cinema, Nithin has recently been focusing on acting and production.

January 10: 

Hrithik Roshan: Known for his superhit films, Hrithik's War 2 and Krishh 4 are highly anticipated.

Kalki Koechlin: Recently active in indie films, Kalki's portrayal of unique characters continues to gain praise.

Drashti Dhami: A TV actress, Drashti is known for her roles in Geet and Madhubala. She is also working on digital platforms. Drashti recently embraced motherhood in 2024.

Suresh Menon: A versatile actor, Menon continues to appear in comedies and supporting roles.

KJ Yesudas: A renowned playback singer, Yesudas continues to be an icon in the music industry.

Aishwarya Rajesh: A popular actress in Tamil cinema, Aishwarya's recent projects include Sivakasi (2022).

Allu Aravind: A well-known film producer, Allu Aravind’s latest project is record-breaking, Pushpa 2: The Rule. Allu Aravind is the father of popular actor Allu Arjun.

January 11:

Fatima Sana Shaikh: The actress will be next seen in Anurag Kashyap's Metro.. inn dino alongside Sara Ali Khan and Aditya Roy Kapur.

Sukumar: Director Sukumar was widely acclaimed for his direction in the record breaking Pushpa 2: The Rule.

January 12:

Mithila Palkar: Mithila gained fame with Little Things (2016) and continues to build her acting career across films and OTT.

Sakshi Tanwar: Known for Kahaani Ghar Ghar Ki, Sakshi continues to be part of television and digital series.

January 13:

Sayaji Shinde: A veteran actor in Marathi and Hindi films, Sayaji continues to play important roles in regional cinema.

Imran Khan: Known for films like Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na, Imran has been on a hiatus but remains a loved figure in Bollywood.

January 15:

Neil Nitin Mukesh: Neil has recently worked in Bypass Road (2019) and continues to be active in film projects.

January 16:

Sidharth Malhotra: Known for his hit films, Sidharth’s next project is with Janhnvi Kapoor named Param Sundari creating buzz.

Kabir Bedi: A veteran actor, Kabir remains active in international projects.

Navdeep: Known for his roles in Telugu films, Navdeep continues to feature in supporting roles.

Nellai Siva: A Tamil actor known for supporting roles, Siva continues to be active in the film industry.

Vijay Sethupathi: A celebrated actor in Tamil cinema, Vijay Sethupathi continues to work on multiple projects in Tamil and Hindi. His last film Maharaja was widely acclaimed,

January 17: 

Javed Akhtar: Legendary lyricist and poet, Javed Akhtar is known for his extensive contribution to Bollywood music. His most recent work includes writing lyrics for the 2024 films Bad Newz and Maidaan

Rasika Dugal: Known for her role in Delhi Crime,Rasika Dugal's latest work is Shekhar Home, an Indian adaptation of Sherlock Holmes in which she plays Iraboty and she's set for more impactful roles.

Disha Pandey: Disha is a Tamil actress known for films like Vamsi (2010)

Ali Abbas Zafar: Ali, the director of Bharat and Sultan, is working on his next directorial project, a superhero film titled Mr. India (upcoming).

January 19:

Varun Tej: The Telugu actor last appeared in Gandhi Talks (2024) and is awaiting the release of his upcoming film VT 13. Varun had an eventful 2024 as he got married to his lady love, lavanya Tripathi.

January 21:

Sundar C: Tamil director and actor Sundar C’s recent directorial venture was Aranmanai 4 (2024).

Karthik Raj: Karthik Raj starred in the web series The Family Man (2023) and continues to rise in popularity for his gripping performances. Karthik Raj latest movies include Doodi, 465 and Naalu Peruku Nalladhuna Edhuvum Thappilla.

Sushant Singh Rajput: This day marks the birth anniversary of the Chichhorra actor.

Tahira Kashyap: Ayushmann Khurrana's wife, author and director Tahira Kashyap also celebrates her birthday on 21st January.

January 22:

Naga Shourya: Naga Shourya’s latest film was Rangabali. He's gearing up for an upcoming film titled Police Vari Hecharika.

Namrata Shirodkar: Known for her roles in Vamsi and Bride and Prejudice, Namrata is actively involved in her husband Mahesh Babu’s productions.

January 24:

Riya Sen:  Riya, known for her roles in Style and Shaadi No. 1, recently appeared in Pagglait (2024) and is working on more content-driven projects.

Subhash Ghai: The iconic director of Taal and Khalnayak continues to mentor new filmmakers and is involved in producing future projects.

January 26:

Naveen Kasturia: Naveen, known for his role in TVF Pitchers, is seen in the recent The Test Case (2024) and is preparing for new ventures in both films and web series.

January 27:

Bobby Deol: Bobby’s latest film Apne 2 is in production, and he is also part of the web series Aashram 3. He got widely acclaimed for his role in Animal alongside Ranbir Kapoor and Triptii Dimri.

Deepshikha: Known for films like Koyla, Deepshikha has starred in Dil Dhadakne Do and continues to appear in smaller roles and projects.

Shreyas Talpade" Shreyas known for his role in Dhol 2 got widely acclaimed for lending his voice for the hindi dubbed of popular film, Pushpa 2: The Rule starring Allu Arjun.

Sameer Dattani: Sameer’s most recent project was Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai and he's now part of several upcoming indie films.

Vikram Bhatt: The director of Raaz and 1920 has been involved in directing several web series and short films.

Shehnaaz Gill: After the success of Bigg Boss and Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan (2023), Shehnaaz is focusing on her film Sab First Class alongside Varun Sharma.

January 28:

Shruti Haasan : Shruti’s recent appearance in Salaar (2023) was well-received. She's now set to appear in coolie alongside Rajnikanth.

January 31:

Preity Zinta: After her long hiatus, Preity appeared in Ishq in Paris (2023), and she's now focusing on her personal life and philanthropic endeavors.

Amrita Arora: Amrita has been largely away from films and has been seen occasionally in social media posts and events.

Amy Jackson: After her role in 2.0, Amy Jackson is working on a series of international projects. Amy got married to Ed Westwick in 2024.