Born on June 19? You share your birthday with Rahul Gandhi, Boris Johnson, Kajal Aggarwal, Salman Rushdie | Today’s news

If you were born on June 19, you celebrate your birthday on the same day as a group of renowned people, including political leaders, actors, Indian celebrities, authors and more. These people come from various backgrounds and make significant contributions in the fields of entertainment, literature, science, sports and more.

From former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson to Indian National Congress’s Rahul Gandhi, Salman Rushdie and Indian celebrities like Kajal Aggarwal, Ashish Vidyarthi and more, see who was born on June 19.

Kajal Aggarwal

One of the most successful actresses in South Indian cinema, Kajal Aggarwal has acted in Telugu, Tamil and Hindi films. She rose to national fame with blockbusters like Magadheera, Thuppakki, Mersal and Singham. She will be next seen in The India Story.

Salman Rushdie

British-Indian author Salman Rushdie is best known for his novel Midnight’s Children, which won the Booker Prize. His other award-winning works include The Satanic Verses, The Last Sigh of the Moor, and The Victorious City. Rushdie became the center of one of the controversies after The Satanic Verses sparked protests and a fatwa from Iran’s supreme leader in 1989. In 2022, he survived a knife attack during a public event.

Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi, the son of former Prime Minister of India Rajiv Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi, serves as the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha. His Bharat Jodo Yatra and Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra were widely regarded as major political initiatives that shaped the party’s position in the country. Over the years, Gandhi has been embroiled in several political controversies, including defamation cases and harsh criticism of the ruling BJP, making him one of the most debated figures in contemporary Indian politics.

Ashish Vidyarthi

Ashish Vidyarthi is one of the most versatile and talented veteran actors who is known for his powerful performances in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam and Bengali films. He won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for Drohkaal and later became a household name with films like Vaastav, Bichhoo, Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai and Pokiri. Apart from acting, Vidyarthi has re-emerged as a motivational speaker, entrepreneur and digital content creator who enjoys immense popularity on the internet. He made headlines a few years ago for his divorce followed by a second marriage in his 50s.

Mukesh Khanna

Veteran actor Mukesh Khanna had a unique place in Indian popular culture through his iconic portrayal of Bhishma Pitamah in Mahabharat. His most notable work as the titular superhero in Shaktimaan shaped the childhoods of Indian children across the country.

Aung San Suu Kyi

Aung San Suu Kyi, once hailed as a global symbol of democracy and nonviolent resistance, spent years under house arrest campaigning against military rule in Myanmar. In 1991, she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to promote democratic governance and human rights. Her leadership played a significant role in Myanmar’s political transformation during 2010. However, she faced criticism after defending the Myanmar government during the Rohingya crisis. After the military coup in 2021, she was detained again.

Atticus Shaffer

American actor Atticus Shaffer gained widespread acclaim for his portrayal of eccentric Brick Heck on the long-running sitcom The Middle. Shaffer has also contributed to animation through voice roles in projects such as Frankenweenie and The Lion Guard. In addition to acting, he has been an advocate for disability awareness and has spoken about osteogenesis imperfecta, his rare genetic condition.

Boris Johnson

Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson played a major role in securing Brexit after the UK left the European Union. He also previously served as Mayor of London and Foreign Secretary. However, his career has been marred by numerous controversies, including allegations of lying to Parliament and the “Partygate” scandal.

Kathleen Turner

Kathleen Turner, one of the most recognized Hollywood actresses, is known primarily for films such as Body Heat, Romancing the Stone, Prizzi’s Honor or The War of the Roses. In her career, Turner has won several Golden Globe Awards, as well as nominations for an Academy Award, a Grammy Award, and two Tony Awards.