🎂 India & World Birthdays Today
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Here are 20 notable personalities born on October 3, covering Indian cinema, music, fashion, public life and international entertainment, sports and culture. Ages are for 2026.
🇮🇳 Indian Birthdays
1. Sathyaraj — 72
Veteran Tamil actor, filmmaker and comedian, best known internationally for playing Kattappa in the Baahubali films.
2. J. P. Dutta — 77
Acclaimed Indian filmmaker, producer and screenwriter known for films including Border and LOC Kargil.
3. Dipak Misra — 73
Indian jurist who served as the 45th Chief Justice of India.
4. Anita Dongre — 63
Leading Indian fashion designer and entrepreneur whose label has become a prominent name in Indian and international fashion.
5. Meghna Malik — 55
Indian television and film actress, widely recognised for her work in Hindi entertainment.
6. Sharreth — 57
Indian composer and singer associated particularly with Malayalam and South Indian music.
7. Adi Irani — 71
Indian actor known for his work in Hindi films and television.
8. Sayeed Quadri — 66
Indian lyricist and screenwriter known for his work in Hindi cinema and popular film music.
9. Sanjith Hegde — 28
Indian playback singer known for songs in Kannada and other Indian-language music industries.
10. Preneet Kaur — 82
Indian public figure and former parliamentarian, born on October 3, 1944.
🌎 World Birthdays
11. Lindsey Buckingham — 77
American singer, guitarist and songwriter best known as a member of Fleetwood Mac.
12. Chubby Checker — 85
American singer and entertainer famous for popularising the dance craze associated with his hit The Twist.
13. Keb’ Mo’ — 75
American blues musician, singer and guitarist, celebrated for his contributions to contemporary blues.
14. Kathryn D. Sullivan — 75
American geologist and former NASA astronaut who became the first American woman to perform a spacewalk.
15. Al Sharpton — 72
American civil-rights activist, minister and television personality.
16. Clive Owen — 62
English actor known for films including Closer, Children of Men and Inside Man.
17. Gwen Stefani — 57
American singer, songwriter, fashion designer and performer, known for her solo career and work with No Doubt.
18. Lena Headey — 53
British actress best known internationally for playing Cersei Lannister in Game of Thrones.
19. Tessa Thompson — 42
American actress known for films and series including Creed, Thor: Ragnarok and Westworld.
20. Zlatan Ibrahimović — 45
Swedish football legend and one of the most recognisable forwards of his generation. October 3 is his birthday.
⭐ More notable October 3 birthdays
Gore Vidal (1925–2012) — celebrated American writer and critic; James Herriot (1916–1995) — British veterinarian and author; and Kepa Arrizabalaga (32) — Spanish football goalkeeper, are also associated with October 3 birthdays.
