Gujarati people (Gujarati: ગુજરાતી લોકો Gujǎrātī loko^?), or Gujaratis, is an umbrella term used to describe traditionally Gujarati-speaking Indo-Aryan people who can trace their ancestry to the Gujarat region in India. Image File history File links Flag_of_India. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_United_Kingdom. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Tanzania. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Uganda. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_South_Africa. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Kenya. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Madagascar. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Malawi. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Malaysia. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Fiji. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Singapore. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Mauritius. ... Gujarati (ગુજરાતી GujÇŽrātÄ«; also known as Gujerati, Gujarathi, Guzratee, and Guujaratee[3]) is an Indo-Aryan language descending from Sanskrit, and part of the greater Indo-European language family. ... Hinduism is a religious tradition[1] that originated in the Indian subcontinent. ... For people named Islam, see Islam (name). ... Zoroastrianism is the religion and philosophy based on the teachings ascribed to the prophet Zoroaster (Zarathustra, Zartosht). ... a person from Pars (the middle-Persian word for Fars), a region now within the geographical boundaries of Iran, and is roughly the original homeland of the Persian people. ... Jain and Jaina redirect here. ... Topics in Christianity Movements · Denominations Ecumenism · Relation to other religions Preaching · Prayer Music · Liturgy · Calendar Symbols · Art · Criticism Christianity Portal This box:      Christianity is a monotheistic[1] religion centered on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as presented in the New Testament. ... Gujarati (ગુજરાતી GujÇŽrātÄ«; also known as Gujerati, Gujarathi, Guzratee, and Guujaratee[3]) is an Indo-Aryan language descending from Sanskrit, and part of the greater Indo-European language family. ... The Gujarati script (ગુજરાતી લિપિ GujarātÄ« Lipi), which like all NāgarÄ« writing systems is strictly speaking an abugida rather than an alphabet, is used to write the Gujarati and Kutchi languages. ... Gujarati (ગુજરાતી GujÇŽrātÄ«; also known as Gujerati, Gujarathi, Guzratee, and Guujaratee[3]) is an Indo-Aryan language descending from Sanskrit, and part of the greater Indo-European language family. ... The Indo-Aryan languages form a subgroup of the Indo-Iranian languages, thus belonging to the Indo-European family of languages. ... This article is for the Indian state. ...

Demographics

Main articles: Demographics of India and Non-resident Indian and Person of Indian Origin

Gujarati people are primarily located in the northwestern part of the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the Gujarat province. A large number of Gujaratis also inhabit the Rajasthan, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh regions of India as well as the former Portuguese-ruled territories of Daman and Diu and Dadra and Nagar Haveli. Additionally, the Gujarati language has been adopted by communities such as the Kacchis, who use it as their literary language^[2], and the Parsis, who had made the Gujarat region of the Indian subcontinent their home. Ahmedabad and Vadodara are largely considered to be the cultural capitals of Gujarat. Population growth, from 443 million in 1960 to 1,004 million in 2000 Map showing the population density of each district in India Map showing the population growth over the past ten years of each district in India Map showing the literacy rate of each district in India Chart showing... NRI redirects here. ... This article is for the Indian state. ... , Rājasthān (DevanāgarÄ«: राजस्थान, IPA: )   is the largest state of the Republic of India in terms of area. ... , Maharashtra (Marathi: महाराष्ट्र , IPA  , translation: Great Nation) is Indias third largest state in area and second largest in population after Uttar Pradesh. ... , Madhya Pradesh (abbreviated as MP)   (HindÄ«: मध्य प्रदेश, English: , IPA: ), often called the Heart of India, is a state in central India. ... Daman and Diu (Portuguese: Gujarati is the main language; use of Portuguese is declining because it is not official or taught at school (but still spoken by 10% in Daman). ... Dadra and Nagar Haveli (Gujarati: દાદરા અને નગર હવેલી, Hindi: दादरा और नगर हवेली, Urdu: دادرہ اور نگر حویلی, Portuguese: Dadrá e Nagar-Aveli) is a Union Territory in western India. ... Gujarati (ગુજરાતી GujÇŽrātÄ«; also known as Gujerati, Gujarathi, Guzratee, and Guujaratee[3]) is an Indo-Aryan language descending from Sanskrit, and part of the greater Indo-European language family. ... The Kutchi people traditionally reside in the Kutch region of the western Indian state of Gujarat. ... A literary language is a register of a language that is used in writing, and which often differs in lexicon and syntax from the language used in speech. ... This article is about the Parsi community. ... Map of South Asia (see note) This article deals with the geophysical region in Asia. ... , Ahmedabad (Gujarati: , Hindi: अहमदाबाद ) is the largest city in the state of Gujarat and the seventh-largest urban agglomeration in India, with a population of 56 lakhs (5. ... , Vadodara (Gujarati: વડોદરા,Marathi:बडोदा)  ), also known as Baroda, is the third most-populated town in the Indian state of Gujarat after Ahmedabad and Surat. ...

Significant migrant Gujarati communities are found around the world. The largest expatriate Gujarati population is the former migrant-worker community in the United Kingdom. Other major Gujarati communities are found mainly in South and East Africa (most notably Tanzania, Uganda, South Africa) and South-East Asia (Myanmar, Malaysia). A large number of Gujaratis also live in the United States. There is also a sizable community of Gujaratis in parts of Pakistan, who migrated after the Partition of India and subsequent creation of independent Pakistan in 1947. These Pakistani Gujaratis belong mainly to the Khoja Bohra and Charotar Sunni Vohra groups. Many second generation immigrants still have relatives in Gujarat and consider Gujarati to be their native tongue, even though they were born and brought up elsewhere. Immigration is the movement of people into one place from another. ... Categories: Africa geography stubs | Southern Africa ...  Eastern Africa (UN subregion)  East African Community  Central African Federation (defunct)  Geographic East Africa, including the UN subregion and East African Community East Africa or Eastern Africa is the easternmost region of the African continent, variably defined by geography or geopolitics. ... Location of Southeast Asia Southeast Asia is a subregion of Asia. ... Anthem: Kaba Ma Kyei Capital Naypyidaw , Largest city Yangon (Rangoon) Official languages Burmese Recognised regional languages Jingpho, Shan, Karen, Mon, Rakhine Demonym Burmese Government Military junta  -  Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council Senior General Than Shwe  -  Vice Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council Vice-Senior General... This article is under construction. ... Pakistan Movement or Tehrik-e-Pakistan (Urdu: تحریک پاکستان) is a name given to the Movement carried out by the Muslims of British India to create a separate homeland. ... The Khwajahs or officially Khojas (Urdu: خوجہ) are a (mostly Muslim) community that are mainly concentrated in South Asia, but due to migrations over the centuries have spread to many parts of the globe. ... Dawoodi Bohras are the main branch of the Bohras (a Mustali subsect of Ismaili Shia Muslims) based primarily in India and Pakistan. ...

Food

Main article: Gujarati cuisine

The majority of Hindu and Jain Gujaratis are vegetarian. Gujarati cuisine follows the traditional Indian full meal structure of rice, cooked vegetables (curry-like in texture) and roti. The different types of rotli (breads) that a Gujarati cooks are rotli, bhakhri, thepla, puri, maal purah and puran-pohli. Ghari and Khakhra are also eaten as rotli, but they are usually eaten as a snack. Khaman, Dhokla, dhokli, dal-dhokli, undhiyu, fafda, chevdoh, papdi, bhusu and Sev mamra are Gujarati dishes savoured by many communities across the world. Use of Ghee in meals is very common. For example, rice or khichdi on rotli. The meal is usually accompanied with a sweet and a salty snack (farsaan) like Vada. Gujarati cookbook writers like Tarla Dalal are famous internationally. Gujarati cuisine refers to the cuisine of the people from the state of Gujarat in the West region of India. ... This article discusses the adherents of Hinduism. ... JAIN is an activity within the Java Community Process, developing APIs for the creation of telephony (voice and data) services. ... Vegetarianism is the practice of a diet that excludes all animal flesh, including poultry, game, fish, shellfish or crustacea, and slaughter by-products[1] [2]. The reasons for choosing vegetarianism may be related to morality, religion, culture, ethics, aesthetics, environment, society, economy, politics, taste, or health. ... Gujarati cuisine refers to the cuisine of the people from the state of Gujarat in the West region of India. ... It has been suggested that Chapati be merged into this article or section. ... Bhakri is a Flat unleavened Indian roti made with Jowar and flour. ... Please wikify (format) this article or section as suggested in the Guide to layout and the Manual of Style. ... Dhokla is a fast food from the Indian state of Gujarat. ... Chevda is an Indian snack. ... Sev mamra is an Indian snack. ... Ghee in a jar Ghee (Hindi घी, Urdu گھی, Punjabi ਘੋ, Kashmiri ग्याव/گیاو - from Sanskrit घृत sprinkled; also known in Arabic as سمن, samn, meaning ghee or fat) is a class of clarified butter that originates in the Indian subcontinent, and continues to be important in Indian cuisine as well as Egyptian cuisine. ... Khichdi (also khichdee, khichadi, khichuri, khichari and many other variants) is an Indian dish that contains a combination of rice and lentils. ... Vada (or Wada or Vade) is a popular Indian snack. ...

Gujaratis are more comfortable cooking with peanut oil (shing tel). However, while living abroad they adjust their cooking method with available canola or sunflower oil. The making of masala is traditionally done on grinding stones. Nowadays, people use a blender or grinder to make masala. Each person makes masala differently, hence cooking tastes differ depending on the household. People from north Gujarat use dry red chili powder, whereas people from south Gujarat prefer using green chili and coriander in their cooking. Gujarati Jains (and many Hindus) avoid using garlic and onions in their cooking. Traditionally Gujaratis eat Mukhwas or paan at the end of a meal. In many parts of Gujarat, having Chhass butter milk or soda after lunch or dinner is quite common. Gujarati families celebrate Sharad Purnima by having dinner with doodh-pauva under moonlight. Mukhwas Mukhwas is an Indian after-meal snack or digestive aid made primarily of fennel seeds, anise seeds, coconut, and sesame seeds. ... Betel pepper (Piper betle) vines Shopkeeper making Paan in an Indian store Paan, pan (in many Indic languages, हिन्दी : पान ), or beeda (in Tamil) is a type of Indian snack, which consists of fillings wrapped in a triangular package using leaves of the Betel pepper (Piper betle) and held together with a... Buttermilk is the liquid left over after producing butter from full-cream milk by the churning process. ... The Sharad Purnima or Kojaagari Purnima is a harvest festival celebrated on the full moon day of the Hindu lunar month of Ashwin (September-October). ...

Dress

Indian jewelry like mangalsutras, necklaces, nose rings, earrings, bangles and rings, toe rings, bracelets are all part of the Gujarati attire. Most of this jewelry is made in 22 carat gold but with incidence of theft rising, cheaper costume jewelry is becoming more common. During weddings, Gujarati brides wear a lot of jewelry. It is common to see a Gujarati (Hindu) male wearing a gold chain and a ring. Costume jewelry (also called fashion jewelry, junk jewelry or fake jewelry) is jewelry that is made of less valuable materials, including base metals, glass, plastic, and synthetic stones, in place of more valuable materials such as precious metals and gems. ...

Years ago, only married Gujarati (Hindu) women wore a red bindi (red powder worn in a round shape on the forehead also found in the form of stickers). These days, most women, married or not, wear 'bindi' as a fashion accessory when they wear traditional Indian outfits. Modern Bindis are like stickers, and are available in various shapes, sizes, colors and designs. Only married women however , wear red powder, called 'sindoor', in a short straight line on the scalp, starting near the hairline and covers the area where the hair is generally parted(middle). During a traditional Hindu wedding, the groom applies 'sindoor' on the bride for the very first time. This act can be compared to a ring ceremony in western weddings. Bindi can mean: Bindi (decoration), a forehead decoration, often a red dot, mostly worn by women in South Asia Bindi, a slang term for the Mumbai/Bombay dialect of Hindi, or Bambaiya Hindi Bindi (plant), also known as bindii or bindi-eye, a plant (not to be confused with bhindi...

There are several different outfits that are worn by both men and women depending on the occasion. Generally, men wear pants and shirts or t-shirts and younger women wear normal western outfits like skirts, dresses, jeans, etc. Older women usually wear saris or salwar kamiz. For the city, see Sari, Iran. ...

Arts, literature, and entertainment

Gujarati performing raas, a traditional Gujarati dance

Fabric designs involve use of Batik. The embedding of mirrors (called abhla) in fabric is a favourite among art lovers. Wall hangings demonstrate use of knitting and embedding of mirrors. Gujarati pottery includes different kinds of deeva (lamps) and pots. During the festival of Navratri, youngsters wear traditional dress and go out to play dandia and sing garbas.Typically men wear Kedia and women wear Ghaghra Cholee to dance in Navratri Image File history File links Garba-dandia02. ... Image File history File links Garba-dandia02. ... This article is about the textile dyeing technique. ... It has been suggested that Dasara be merged into this article or section. ... Dandiya and Garba are the featured dances of Navratri evenings in Western India, originating in Gujarat and Sindh. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... It has been suggested that Dasara be merged into this article or section. ...

Gujarati theatre owes a lot to bhavai. Bhavai is a musical performance of stage plays. Ketan Mehta and Sanjay Leela Bhansali explored artistic use of bhavai in films such as Bhavni Bhavai, Oh Darling! Yeh Hai India and Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam. Dayro (gathering) involves singing and conversation reflecting on human nature. Bhavai Rajasthani Bhavai Bhavai(Strolling Players) is a popular folk theatre form of Gujarat. ... Bhavni Bhavai (A Folk Tale in English) is a 1980 Gujarati film directed by Ketahn Mehta. ... ... Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999) is an Indian Bollywood film. ...

Gujarati literature has come a long way since being pioneered by Narmad. Saraswatichandra is a landmark novel by Govardhanram Tripathi. Writers like K. M. Munshi, Suresh Dalal, Jyotindra Dave, Tarak Mehta, Harkisan Mehta, Chandrakant Bakshi, Pannalal Patel, Prahlad Brahmabhatt, Vinod Bhatt, Kanti Bhatt, Makarand Dave, Kalapi, and Varsha Adalja have influenced Gujarati thinkers. Narmad is a well renowed scholar and poet of Gujarat. ... Pannalal Patel is a Gujarati author. ...

A huge contribution to Gujarati language literature came from the Swaminarayan paramhanso, like Bramhanand, Premanand, with prose like Vachanamrut and poetry in the form of bhajans. Bhagwan Shree Swaminarayan Swãminãrãyan (April 2, 1781 - 1830) is the central figure of the Swaminarayan faith of Hinduism and is regarded as an incarnation of God. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... A Bhajan is a Hindu devotional song, often but not necessarily of ancient origin. ...

Gujarati films have made artists like Upendra Trivedi, Snehlata, Raajeev, Mahesh Kumar Kanodia, Naresh Kanodia, Aruna Irani and Asrani popular in the entertainment industry. In the U.S., Bali Brahmbhatt came up with the hit song "Patel Rap", referring to changing values of Gujarati culture. Mahesh Kumar Kanodia (born January 27, 1937) is a member of the 14th Lok Sabha of India. ... Aruna Irani (Hindi: अरुणा ईरानी, Urdu: اَرُنا ایرانی) is an actress of mixed Irani Zoroastrian and Hindu background. ... Govardhan Asrani Govardhan Asrani (Hindi: गोवरधन असराणी, Sindhi: گوورڌن اسراڻي ), born 1 January 1941, Jaipur, India, popularly known simply as Asrani, is an actor in Indian films whose Bollywood career has spanned over 35 years. ... Brahmbhatt is an Indian surname, historically of the Brahmin caste. ...

There are dedicated television channels airing Gujarati programs. This is a list of Gujarati language television channels in India. ...

Prominent Gujarati people

• Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (Mahatma Gandhi), Father of the Nation, Leader of the Indian independence movement
• Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, also known as Sardar Patel, the founder of modern United India
• Mohammad Ali Jinnah, Founder of Pakistan
• Swami Dayananda, founder of Arya Samaj, a monotheistic Hindu sect
• Morarji Desai, former Prime Minister of India
• Anil Ambani, industrialist
• Dhirubhai Ambani, industrialist
• Mukesh Ambani, industrialist and one of the world's richest men [1][2][3].
• Tulsi Tanti Billionare, energy giant.
• Jagdish Bhagwati, economist
• Manibhai Desai, Gandhian who helped to transform Indian agriculture and dairy industries
• Hemachandra, Jain scholar and author of the Gurjar (Solanki) kingdom of Gujarat
• Pramukh Swami Maharaj, religious Leader of BAPS Swaminarayan Organisation
• Karsanbhai Patel, industrialist
• Kal Penn, U.S. actor
• Sheetal Sheth, U.S. actor
• Asha Parekh, Bollywood Actress
• Sanjiv kumar (Haribhai), Bollywood Actor
• Farukh Sheikh, Bollywood Actor
• Azim Premji, founder of Wipro
• Vasant Rai, musician
• Mallika Sarabhai, actress
• Sanjeeda Sheikh, Bollywood actress
• Vikram Sarabhai, first head of the Indian Space Research Organization
• Harilal Upadhyay, Author, Poet, Astrologer
• Zubeida,one of the first Bollywood actresses
• Amisha Patel,Bollywood actress.
• Karan Patel,Bollywood Actor
• Upen Patel,Bollywood Actor
• Niyati Joshi, Bollywood Actress
• Aalek Mehta, industrialist from Antwerp
• Prachi Desai, Bollywood Actress
• Isha Sharvani,Bollywood Actress
• Sunidhi Chauhan,Bollywood Singer
• Ayesha Takia ,Bollywood Actress
• Poonam Joshi, Bollywood Actress
• Mauli Dave, Bollywood Singer
• Vishal Patel, Nobel Prize winning neurologist
• Nihari Joshi,Bollywood Singer
• Nupur Joshi,Bollywood Actress
• Nazneen Patel, lead Actress in Sahara One's "Main Aisi Kyun Hoon"
• Ratan Tata, Chairman of Tata Motors
• Himesh Reshammiya, Music composer & Singer
• Irfan Pathan, Indian Muslim Cricketer
• Danish Kaneria, Pakistani Hindu Cricketer
• Hari Punja, Fijian business tycon founder of Four Mills of Fiji (FMF) and family owned Punja & Sons Lautoka Fiji
• Narendra Modi, chief minister Gujarat.
• Prahalad Brahmbhatt, Journalist & Novalist

Prominent personalities of Gujarati ancestry include Freddy Mercury (a Parsi), Yashvi Patel, and Ben Kingsley. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (October 2, 1869 – January 30, 1948) (Devanagari: मोहनदास करमचन्द गांधी, Gujarati મોહનદાસ કરમચંદ ગાંધી), called Mahatma Gandhi, was the charismatic leader who brought the cause of Indias independence from British colonial rule to world attention. ... Vallabhbhai Patel (Gujarati: Vallabhbhāī Paá¹­el, pronounced ) (31 October 1875 – 15 December 1950) was a political and social leader of India who played a major role in the countrys struggle for independence and guided its integration into a united, independent nation. ... office: 1st Governor-General of Pakistan Term of office: August 14, 1947 – September 11, 1948 Succeeded by: Khawaja Nazimuddin Date of birth: December 25, 1876 Place of birth: Wazir Mansion, Karachi Wives: Emibai 1892–1893, Rattanbai Petit 1918–1929 Children: daughter Dina Wadia Date of Death: September 11, 1948 Place... Swami Dayananda Saraswati (स्‍वामी दयानन्‍द सरस्‍वती) (1824 - 1883) is an important Hindu religious scholar born in Gujarat, India. ... Arya Samaj (Aryan Society or Society of Nobles) is a Hindu reform movement in India that was founded by Swami Dayananda in 1875. ... Morarji Ranchhodji Desai (Hindi: ) (February 29, 1896 – April 10, 1995) was an Indian freedom fighter and the first Prime Minister that did not belong to the Indian Congress Party. ... Anil Ambani (born June 4, 1959) is an Indian businessman. ... Dhirajlal Hirachand Ambani (28 December 1932, - 6 July 2002), (also known as Dhirubhai Gujarati: ધીરૂભાઈ અંબાણી) was an Indian rags-to-riches business tycoon who founded Reliance Industries in Mumbai with his cousin. ... Mukesh Ambani (born April 19, 1957 in Yemen) is an Indian businessman and Asias second richest man. ... Chairman of Suzlon Energy Ltd, Ranks among top 10 richest men of India. ... Jagdish Bhagwati (born 1934) is a prominent economist noted for his defense of free trade against the critics of globalization. ... Manibhai Bhimbhai Desai (April 27, 1920 - 1993) was an Indian social activist and pioneer of rural development. ... A dairy farm near Oxford, New York in the United States. ... Hemachandra SurÄ« ({{lang-sa|हेमचन्द्र सूरी) (1089–1172) was an Indian Jaina scholar, poet, and polymath who wrote on grammar, philosophy, prosody, and contemporary history. ... JAIN is an activity within the Java Community Process, developing APIs for the creation of telephony (voice and data) services. ... For the English cricketer, See Vikram Solanki The Solanki or Chalukya is a Hindu Gurjar,Rajput dynasty of India, who ruled the kingdom of Gujarat from the 10th to the 13th centuries. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Karsanbhai Khodidas Patel (b. ... Kalpen Suresh Modi (born April 23, 1977) known by his stage name Kal Penn, is an American actor and producer. ... Sheetal Sheth Sheetal Sheth (born June 24, 1976 in Phillipsburg, New Jersey) is a film actress. ... Asha Parekh in Upkar (1967) Asha Parekh (born October 2, 1942) was the top female star in Hindi films from 1959 to 1973 and continues to hold the record for starring in the maximum number of hit films. ... Premji (born July 24, 1945) is the Chairman & CEO of Wipro Technologies, which today is one of the largest software companies in India. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Wipro Technologies. ... This article or section is not written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia article. ... Mallika Sarabhai is one of the most renowned Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam dancers in India today. ... Vikram Ambalal Sarabhai (August 12, 1919 – December 31, 1971) was an Indian physicist. ... The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is Indias national space agency. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Zubeida Begum Dhanrajgir (1911-1990) was an Indian actress from Surat. ... Bollywood (Hindi: , Urdu: ) is the informal term popularly used for Mumbai-based Hindi-language film industry in India. ... Amisha Patel (born June 9, 1977, also known as Ameesha Patel) is a Bollywood actress and model from Maharashtra, India. ... Bollywood (Hindi: , Urdu: ) is the informal term popularly used for Mumbai-based Hindi-language film industry in India. ... Karan Patel (born November 23, 1983) is an Indian actor. ... Upen Patel (born August 16, 1980) is an Indian model and Bollywood film actor. ... // 15th KALAKAR Awards: Best Actress - Prachi Desai(Television) in the 15th Kalakar Awards was held on January 14, 2006 at Science City Auditorium, Kolkata 2007 Sansui Television Awards: Best Actress - Bani Walia For Kasamh Se The Seventh Indian Telly Awards: Best Actress - Bani Walia For Kasamh Se Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa... Isha Sharvani (born 27 September 1985 in Gujarat, India) is an Indian dancer and actress. ... Sunidhi Chauhan is an Indian playback singer, best known for her Bollywood songs. ... Ayesha Takia (Hindi: ) (born April 10, 1986 in Mumbai, India) is an Indian film actress. ... Mauli Dave (DevanāgarÄ«: मौलि दवे)(born 3 June 1988) is a finalist on Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2007 who was recentely crowned Miss Teen India Texas 2007[1]. Dave is also a professional dancer who was a finalist in Sony Entertainment Televisions Boogie Woogie Chalo America in 2003... Ratan Naval Tata (born December 28, 1937, in Mumbai) is the present Chairman of the Tata Group, Indias largest conglomerate established by earlier generations of his family. ... Himesh Reshammiya (born July 23, 1973[1][2]) is an Indian Bollywood film music composer, singer and actor. ... Irfan Pathan (Hindi: इरफ़ान पठान, Urdu: عرفان پٹھان)  , born Irfan Khan (Hindi: इरफ़ान ख़ान, Urdu: عرفان خان on October 27, 1984 in Baroda, Gujarat, India) is an Indian cricketer who has been a member of the Indian national cricket team since late 2003. ... Dinesh Parabha Shanker Kaneria (Urdu: دانش پرابھا شنکر کنیریا) (born 16 December 1980), or Dinesh Kineria, popularly known as Danish Kaneria is a Pakistani cricketer (leg spin bowler). ... Hari Punja Hari Punja (born 1937) is a Fijian business tycoon. ... Narendra Dāmodardās ModÄ« (GujarātÄ«: નરેન્દ્ર મોદી, born September 17, 1950) is the incumbent Chief Minister of the state of Gujarat since October 7, 2001. ... Freddie Mercury Freddie Mercury (September 5, 1946 - November 24, 1991) was a singer and the lead vocalist of the British Rock band Queen. ... This article is about the Parsi community. ... Sir Ben Kingsley, CBE (born December 31, 1943) is a British actor. ...

See also

• List of people from Gujarat for a more comprehensive list

mahadev desai..gandhiji's assistance manmohan desai...director ketan desai...director anil naik...MD of larsen and turbo This is a list of famous and notable people who can trace their ancestry to Gujarat, India. ...

References

Jignesh Davda Grandson of Mr.Vaghjibhai Davda

Viral Parikh

Further reading

• Jhaveri, Krishanlal Mohanlal (ed.) (2003), written at New Delhi, The Gujaratis: The People, Their History, and Culture, Cosmo Publications.

- Online information about the gujarati author - worldwide gujarati community