🎂 India & World Birthdays Today
Friday, October 16, 2026
Here are 20 notable personalities born on October 16, including Indian cinema, politics, music and sports personalities as well as internationally known figures. Deceased personalities are marked as birth anniversaries.
🇮🇳 Indian Birthdays
1. Hema Malini — 78
Veteran Hindi film actress, classical dancer, filmmaker and politician, popularly known as the “Dream Girl” of Indian cinema.
2. Prithviraj Sukumaran — 44
Acclaimed Malayalam actor, director and producer who has also established himself in other Indian-language cinema.
3. Anirudh Ravichander — 36
One of India’s most prominent contemporary music composers and singers, particularly known for his work in South Indian cinema.
4. Rajeev Khandelwal — 51
Actor, television host and singer who became a familiar face through Indian television before moving into films and streaming projects.
5. Naveen Patnaik — 80
Veteran Indian politician and former Chief Minister of Odisha, who led the state for more than two decades.
6. Shardul Thakur — 35
Indian international cricketer known for his all-round abilities and contributions with both bat and ball.
7. Veda Krishnamurthy — 34
Former Indian women’s cricketer who represented India in international cricket across formats.
8. Pawan Kumar — 33
Indian professional wrestler who has represented the country in international wrestling competitions.
9. Amit Panghal — 31
Indian boxer and one of the country’s prominent names in international amateur boxing.
10. Shashwat Singh — 36
Indian playback singer known for lending his voice to songs in Hindi and other Indian-language films.
🌎 World Birthdays
11. John Mayer — 49
American singer-songwriter, guitarist and record producer celebrated for his distinctive guitar work and Grammy-winning music career.
12. Tim Robbins — 68
Award-winning American actor, filmmaker, screenwriter and producer known for films including The Shawshank Redemption and Mystic River.
13. Naomi Osaka — 29
Japanese-American tennis star and multiple Grand Slam singles champion.
14. Charles Leclerc — 29
Monegasque Formula 1 driver and one of the leading drivers of his generation.
15. Sue Bird — 46
American basketball legend and five-time Olympic gold medallist, widely regarded as one of the greatest women’s basketball players.
16. Flea — 64
Australian-American musician and bassist best known as a founding member of the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
17. Bob Weir — 79
American musician and founding member of the Grateful Dead, with a career spanning more than five decades.
18. Angela Lansbury — Birth Anniversary
The celebrated British-American actress and singer was born on October 16, 1925. She died in 2022, making today her 101st birth anniversary.
19. Oscar Wilde — Birth Anniversary
The celebrated Irish writer and poet was born on October 16, 1854. Today marks his 172nd birth anniversary.
20. Eugene O’Neill — Birth Anniversary
The influential American playwright and Nobel Prize winner was born on October 16, 1888. Today marks his 138th birth anniversary.
⭐ More notable October 16 birthdays
Jacques Kallis (51) • Bryce Harper (34) • Kenny Omega (43) • Manute Bol (birth anniversary) • Gary Kemp (67) • Elsa Zylberstein (58) • Caterina Scorsone (45) • Mathew Thomas (24) are also among those born on October 16.
