
If you celebrate your birthday today, on 28 June, then you share your special day with a bunch of popular personalities across the world, including actors, entrepreneur, filmmakers, and political leaders. These people are known for their immense contribution in fields of entertainment, literature, politics, business and more.
From world's first trillionaire Elon Musk to former Prime Minister of India PV Narasimha Rao, Hindi filmmaker Anand L Rai, music composer Vishal Dadlani, Hollywood's Kathy Bates and more, check who was born on 28 June.
Elon Musk is one of the world's most influential entrepreneurs, best known for leading companies such as Tesla and SpaceX. He first rose to prominence after co-founding PayPal before transforming the electric vehicle and private space industries through his ambitious ventures. Musk has also founded or led companies including Neuralink, xAI and The Boring Company, while acquiring social media platform X, formerly Twitter. Frequently ranked among the world's richest people, he briefly became world's first trillionaire on paper following the record-breaking public debut of SpaceX.
American actor, producer and screenwriter John Cusack became a leading star in Hollywood during the late 80s and 90s. He rose to fame with films such as Say Anything... before his acclaimed performances in High Fidelity, Grosse Pointe Blank, Con Air and 2012.
Academy Award-winning actress Kathy Bates regarded as one of Hollywood's finest performers. She gained international recognition with her Oscar-winning portrayal of Annie Wilkes in Misery and went on to star in acclaimed films such as Titanic, Dolores Claiborne, About Schmidt and Richard Jewell. Bates has also earned widespread praise for her work in television, particularly American Horror Story.
Mel Brooks is a legendary filmmaker, comedian and actor whose career has shaped American comedy for more than six decades. He is best known for satirical classics such as Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein, The Producers and Spaceballs. One of the few entertainers to achieve EGOT status, Brooks has won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award.
PV Narasimha Rao was served as India's ninth Prime Minister from 1991 to 1996. He is widely credited with overseeing India's landmark economic liberalisation alongside Finance Minister Manmohan Singh. A multilingual scholar and accomplished writer, Rao also played a key role in strengthening India's foreign policy. While his tenure is remembered majorly for economic reforms, it was also marked by criticism over the demolition of the Babri Masjid in 1992 among other communal violence.
Filmmaker Aanand L Rai rose to fame with Kangana Ranaut and R Madhavan-starrer Tanu Weds Manu and delivered Bollywood hits such as Raanjhanaa, Tanu Weds Manu Returns and Atrangi Re. Through his production house, Colour Yellow Productions, Rai has also backed critically acclaimed films like Newton and Shubh Mangal Saavdhan. Some of his films, including Raksha Bandhan, received mixed responses. However, his biggest flop was Zero starring Shah Rukh Khan, Anushka Sharma and Katrina Kaif. His last released directorial was Tere Ishk Mein.
Vishal Dadlani is regarded of India's most popular singers, music composers and lyricists. Part of the duo Vishal-Shekhar, he has delivered chart-topping soundtracks for films including Om Shanti Om, Chennai Express, Student of the Year, War and Pathaan. Apart from playback singing, Dadlani has served as a judge on several reality shows including Indian Idol.
Indian TV actress Jasmin Bhasin is best known for shows like Tashan-e-Ishq, Dil Se Dil Tak and Naagin 4. She became a household name after participating in Bigg Boss 14. Bhasin also appeared in Punjabi films, music videos and reality shows alongside her partner, actor Aly Goni.
Sneha Biswas specialises in covering entertainment and pop culture, with a specialisation on Bollywood, Hollywood, OTT platforms, K-pop, K-dramas, and major developments in the US entertainment industry. She believes in telling stories that balance speed with substance, and in making entertainment journalism contextual, culturally aware, and reader-first rather than purely reactive.<br><br> With over six years of experience in digital media, Sneha currently serves as a Deputy Chief Content Producer at Live Mint. She has spent more than three and a half years with the HT Group and returned to the organisation in February 2025, joining Live Mint to uplift the entertainment section. Over the past year, she has been closely involved in entertainment coverage including breaking news, explainers, trend reporting, box office reports and analysis for the audience.<br><br> Sneha is Google News certified, having completed training focused on newsroom best practices, digital reporting, and SEO-driven content strategies. Her work reflects a strong understanding of audience behaviour, search trends, and the evolving consumption patterns of entertainment news across formats.<br><br> Prior to her current role, Sneha has worked across multiple content and editorial functions within digital newsrooms, building expertise in content planning, editing, and real-time coverage. Her professional interests lie at the intersection of entertainment, internet culture, and global pop trends.<br><br> Working for the National city team, Biswas closely follows global entertainment movements while maintaining a strong pulse on what is happening in India.
Oops! Looks like you have exceeded the limit to bookmark the image. Remove some to bookmark this image.