🎂 India & World Birthdays Today
Thursday, October 8, 2026
Here are 20 notable personalities born on October 8, including Indian film, television, business and sports figures, along with internationally famous actors, musicians and entertainers.
🇮🇳 Indian Birthdays
1. Gauri Khan — 56
Film producer, interior designer and entrepreneur, Gauri Khan was born on October 8, 1970. She is also known for her work behind the production house Red Chillies Entertainment.
2. Mona Singh — 45
Actress and television personality Mona Singh, born in 1981, celebrates her 45th birthday today. She has worked extensively in Hindi television, films and streaming projects.
3. Rajesh Sharma — 46
Indian actor Rajesh Sharma, born October 8, 1980, turns 46 today. He has appeared in numerous Hindi films and television productions.
4. Abhishek Nayar — 43
Former Indian cricketer and coach Abhishek Nayar was born on October 8, 1983. He represented India in ODIs and later became involved in coaching and mentoring.
5. Hansaji Yogendra — 79
Yoga teacher and author Hansaji Yogendra was born on October 8, 1947. She has been associated with yoga education and wellness for decades.
6. Raaj Kumar — Birth Anniversary
The celebrated Hindi film actor Raaj Kumar was born on October 8, 1926. Remembered for his distinctive voice and dialogue delivery, he died in 1996. Today marks his 100th birth anniversary.
7. Ram Dass Katari — Birth Anniversary
Admiral Ram Dass Katari, born on October 8, 1911, was the first Indian Chief of the Naval Staff. Today marks his 115th birth anniversary.
8. Padmanabha Acharya — Birth Anniversary
Politician Padmanabha Acharya was born on October 8, 1931, and served as Governor of several Indian states, including Manipur.
9. Thirunalloor Karunakaran — Birth Anniversary
The Malayalam poet and writer was born on October 8, 1924. His literary contributions remain part of Kerala’s cultural history.
10. Lakshmi Manchu — 49
Telugu actress and producer Lakshmi Manchu was born on October 8, 1977, and has worked across Telugu cinema and television.
🌎 World Birthdays
11. Matt Damon — 56
Academy Award-winning American actor, screenwriter and producer Matt Damon was born on October 8, 1970. He is known for films including Good Will Hunting, the Bourne series and The Martian.
12. Bruno Mars — 41
American singer, songwriter and record producer Bruno Mars was born on October 8, 1985. He celebrates his 41st birthday today.
13. Sigourney Weaver — 77
The acclaimed American actress, born in 1949, turns 77 today. She is internationally renowned for her work in the Alien franchise and numerous other major films.
14. Chevy Chase — 83
American actor and comedian Chevy Chase was born on October 8, 1943. He is best known for Saturday Night Live, National Lampoon’s Vacation and Caddyshack.
15. R.L. Stine — 83
American author R.L. Stine, born in 1943, celebrates his 83rd birthday. He is best known worldwide for the hugely popular Goosebumps children’s horror series.
16. Nick Cannon — 46
American television personality, actor, comedian and musician Nick Cannon was born on October 8, 1980. He turns 46 today.
17. Bella Thorne — 29
American actress, singer and author Bella Thorne, born in 1997, celebrates her 29th birthday today.
18. The Miz — 46
American professional wrestler, actor and television personality Mike “The Miz” Mizanin was born on October 8, 1980. He turns 46 today.
19. Barbara Palvin — 33
Hungarian model Barbara Palvin was born on October 8, 1993. She has become one of the internationally recognised faces of contemporary fashion.
20. Ángela Aguilar — 23
Mexican-American singer Ángela Aguilar, born in 2003, celebrates her 23rd birthday today. She is known for her work in regional Mexican music.
⭐ More notable October 8 birthdays
Anne-Marie Duff — 55 • CeCe Winans — 61 • Martin Henderson — 51 • Jeremy Davies — 57 • Mayrín Villanueva — 55 • G Herbo — 30 • Gordon Cormier — 16 • Saucy Santana — 32.
🕊️ Birth anniversaries worth remembering
October 8 is also associated with Raaj Kumar, Ram Dass Katari, Thirunalloor Karunakaran and other notable Indians whose contributions continue to be remembered.
