Born on July 16th? You share your birthday with Katrina Kaif, Dhanraj Pillay and more

If you were born on July 16, you share your birthday with several popular people from India and beyond, including actors, sportspersons, writers and more. These people have made significant contributions to the world of entertainment, literature, sports and more.

Celebrities born on July 16

From Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif to actor-comedian-filmmaker Will Ferrell and more, check out the list of people celebrating birthdays on July 16.

Katrina Kaif

Katrina Kaif, one of the highest-grossing actresses in Bollywood, is a year older today. Kaif made her Hindi debut with Boom in 2003, but rose to fame after starring opposite Salman Khan in Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya? She has delivered several blockbusters over the years including Namastey London, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Ek Tha Tiger, Tiger Zinda Hai and Merry Christmas. Widely regarded as one of the best dancers in the business, Katrina is also a successful entrepreneur with her beauty brand Kay Beauty.

Will Ferrell

Actor, comedian, writer and producer Will Ferrell made his mark as a cast member on Saturday Night Live. His unique style of absurdist humor has made him one of Hollywood’s biggest comedy stars with hits such as Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, Elf, Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby and Step Brothers. Ferrell also co-founded the production company Funny or Die.

Gareth Bale

Football legend Gareth Bale is considered one of the greatest British players of his generation. He first gained attention at Southampton before becoming a global superstar at Tottenham Hotspur. In 2013, Bale joined Real Madrid CF in what was then called a world record transfer. He won five UEFA Champions League titles, scoring memorable goals in two finals, including an iconic strike against Liverpool in 2018. Bale also became Wales’ all-time top scorer among men and inspired the national team to the semi-finals of UEFA Euro 2016 and the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Dhanraj Pillay

Dhanraj Pillay is one of India’s best hockey players and a former captain of the national team. Did you know that he has represented India in four Olympics, four World Cups, four Champions Trophy tournaments and four Asian Games? His career spans over 15 years. Pillay was instrumental in India’s gold medal triumph at the 1998 Asian Games, ending a 32-year wait for a title. He was honored with Padma Shri and Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna.

Roald Amundsen

Roald Amundsen was a Norwegian explorer whose name is synonymous with some of history’s greatest polar expeditions. In 1911, he became the first person to successfully reach the South Pole, defeating British explorer Robert Falcon Scott in one of the most famous races of exploration. Amundsen also became the first to sail the Northwest Passage by sea and later participated in pioneering Arctic air expeditions. In 1928, however, he allegedly disappeared while participating in a rescue mission for another Arctic expedition.

Gajanan Madhav Muktibodh

Gajanan Madhav Muktibodh was one of the most influential voices in modern Hindi literature. A poet, essayist, critic and short story writer, he became a leading figure in the Nayi Kavita (New Poetry) movement, using his work to explore social inequality, political consciousness and the struggles of the individual in a changing society. His famous long poem Andhere Mein is considered a landmark in the post-independence period. However, he did not receive widespread recognition until after his death in 1964.