🎂 India & World Birthdays Today
Friday, October 2, 2026
October 2 is a particularly notable birthday date in India, with Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri among the best-known Indians born on this day. Internationally, the date is also shared by musicians, actors, athletes, designers and other prominent personalities.
🇮🇳 Indian Birthdays
1. Mahatma Gandhi — 157th Birth Anniversary
Born on October 2, 1869, in Porbandar, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was a central figure in India’s independence movement and is internationally associated with non-violent resistance. October 2 is observed as Gandhi Jayanti in India and the UN’s International Day of Non-Violence.
2. Lal Bahadur Shastri — 122nd Birth Anniversary
India’s second Prime Minister was born on October 2, 1904. Shastri served as prime minister from 1964 until his death in 1966 and is remembered for the slogan “Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan.”
3. Asha Parekh — 84
Veteran Hindi film actress, director and producer Asha Parekh was born on October 2, 1942. She remains one of the prominent names associated with classic Hindi cinema.
4. Kay Kay Menon — 60
The acclaimed Indian actor, known for film, television and streaming projects, celebrates his 60th birthday today.
5. Hina Khan — 39
The Indian television and film actress, widely known for her work in Hindi television, turns 39 today.
6. Prachi Tehlan — 37
Former netball and basketball player and actress Prachi Tehlan celebrates her 37th birthday.
7. Divine — 36
Indian rapper Divine, one of the prominent names in India’s contemporary hip-hop scene, turns 36 today.
8. Mankirt Aulakh — 36
Punjabi singer, music producer, model and actor Mankirt Aulakh celebrates his 36th birthday.
9. Alakh Pandey — 35
Educator and entrepreneur Alakh Pandey, widely known for his education platform and online teaching work, turns 35.
10. Lovlina Borgohain — 29
Indian boxer and Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain celebrates her 29th birthday today.
🌎 World Birthdays
11. Sting — 75
English singer, songwriter and musician Sting, born Gordon Sumner on October 2, 1951, turns 75 today. His birthday is among the major international celebrity birthdays highlighted in today’s coverage.
12. Kelly Ripa — 56
American television host, actress and producer Kelly Ripa celebrates her 56th birthday.
13. Lorraine Bracco — 72
American actress Lorraine Bracco, known for Goodfellas and The Sopranos, turns 72 today.
14. Huda Kattan — 43
Beauty entrepreneur and social-media personality Huda Kattan celebrates her 43rd birthday.
15. Annie Leibovitz — 77
American portrait photographer Annie Leibovitz, whose work has appeared in leading international publications, turns 77.
16. Don McLean — 81
American singer-songwriter Don McLean, best known for songs including American Pie, celebrates his 81st birthday.
17. Donna Karan — 78
American fashion designer Donna Karan turns 78 today. She is among the notable designers born on October 2.
18. Roberto Firmino — 35
Brazilian footballer Roberto Firmino celebrates his 35th birthday today.
19. Alisson Becker — 34
Brazilian football goalkeeper Alisson Becker turns 34. He is one of the best-known sporting personalities sharing an October 2 birthday.
20. Camilla Belle — 40
Brazilian-American actress Camilla Belle celebrates her 40th birthday today.
⭐ More notable October 2 birthdays
Tiffany — 55 • Persis Khambatta — birth anniversary • Groucho Marx — birth anniversary • Richard III — birth anniversary • John Gurdon — 93 • Mike Rutherford — 76 • Jim Root — 55 • Maria Ressa — 63.
