Born on June 16? You share your birthday with Mithun Chakraborty, Imtiaz Ali, Tupac Shakur and more

If you celebrate your birthday on June 16, then you were born on the same day as this group of talented people, including actors, artists, Indian celebrities and more. From Bollywood’s Mithun Chakraborty to Imtiaz Ali to Tupac Shakur, golfer Phil Mickelson and more, see who was born on June 16.

Celebrities born on June 16

Mithun Chakraborty

Actor-turned-politician Mithun Chakraborty shot to fame with films like Disco Dancer, Pyar Jhukta Nahin, Agneepath and Tahader Katha. He has won several National Film Awards over the years and has built a successful career spanning Hindi, Bengali and regional cinema. The veteran actor later entered politics and currently serves as a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He also starred in a reality TV show where he served as a judge on several popular dance shows. His journey from a humble background to become one of India’s biggest stars remains one of Bollywood’s most inspiring achievements.

Imtiaz Ali

Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali is known for films like Jab We Met, Rockstar, Highway, Tamasha and Amar Singh Chamkila. Over the years, he has carved a niche for himself through character-driven stories that resonate with the modern generation. Ali is credited with redefining modern romance in Bollywood with films like Love Aaj Kal (2020). His latest film Main Vaapas Aaunga is now in theatres.

Amaal Mallik

One of Bollywood’s most successful music composers, Amaal Mallik is best known for songs like Sooraj Dooba Hain, Kar Gayi Chull, Bol Do Na Zara and Kaun Tujhe. As a leading composer and singer in the Hindi film industry, he has won several awards and chart-topping hits. He is Armaan Malik’s brother and Daboo Malik’s son, which also makes him Anu Malik’s nephew. Earlier, Mallik made headlines with his viral post on mental health and serious allegations against his family.

Tupac Shakur

Late rapper Tupac Shakur revolutionized hip-hop with iconic albums like All Eyez on Me, Me Against the World, and 2Pacalypse Now. Over the years, his music has addressed issues such as racism, poverty and social inequality, making him a cultural icon far beyond the rap world. Tupac’s life was marked by legal troubles, controversies, and the infamous East Coast vs. West Coast hip-hop rivalry. His unsolved murder in 1996 remains one of the industry’s greatest mysteries. He died in a shootout in Las Vegas at the age of 25.

Phil Mickelson

One of golf’s greatest players, Phil Mickelson has had a remarkable career that includes several major championships, including wins at the Masters Tournament, the PGA Championship and The Open Championship.

Hemant Kumar

Music icon Hemant Kumar was a famous singer, composer and music director known for timeless classics like Na Tum Humein Jano, Ya Dil Ki Suno and Hai Apna Dil To Awara. Over the years, he has contributed to both Hindi and Bengali music, while also composing acclaimed soundtracks for films like Bees Saal Baad and Khamoshi.

Park Bo Gum

One of South Korea’s most popular actors, Park Bo Gum is known for acclaimed dramas such as Reply 1988, Love in the Moonlight, Encounter and the latest Netflix hit When Life Gives You Tangerines.