Kolkata
Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) is the capital of India's West Bengal state. Founded as an East India Company trading post, it was India's capital under the British Raj from 1773–1911. Today it’s known for its grand colonial architecture, art galleries and cultural festivals. It’s also home to Mother House, headquarters of the Missionaries of Charity, founded by Mother Teresa, whose tomb is on site. ― Google
People born in Kolkata (First 23 people) - Page 27
William Henry Valpy Jr.
Eyles Irwin
Irish poet and writer
Ion Calvocoressi
British stockbroker
Ayusman Sen
Amitava Chattopadhyay
Professor
Dipak K. Dey
Scientist
Pramathanath Mitra
Barrister
Raghab Chatterjee
Singer
Mouma Das
Olympic athlete
Ram Kamal Mukherjee
Indian journalist
Abdullah Abu Sayeed
Bangladeshi educator
Devashish Makhija
Shahid Qadri
Bangladeshi poet
Manali Dey
Film actress
Piyali Munsi
Actor
Amar Nath Bhaduri
Indian biologist
Prabir Das
Indian football player
Aritra Dutta Banik
Film actor
Dhinchak Pooja
YouTuber
Sivanath Sastri
Writer
Jayashree Shantraram
Actress
Jayashree
Actress
