Hansraj College, established in 1948 as a leading constituent of the University of Delhi, excels in undergraduate programs across arts, sciences, commerce, and humanities, emphasizing academic rigor and holistic growth. It has inspired over 50,000 alumni to achieve global prominence in entertainment, politics, business, and law. This blog profiles seven standout alumni whose successes reflect the college’s nurturing of innovative leaders. Read on to discover their inspiring stories.
Shah Rukh Khan
| Date of Birth | November 2, 1965 |
| Place of Birth | New Delhi, India |
| Education | B.A. in Economics from Hansraj College, University of Delhi (graduated 1988) |
| Known For | – Iconic Bollywood actor, producer, and television personality, known as the “King of Bollywood” for over 80 films – Co-founder of Red Chillies Entertainment – Owner of IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders; global ambassador for India through films and philanthropy – Advocate for education and health; supports causes like child welfare via Meer Foundation |
| Awards and Honors | – 15 Filmfare Awards; – 1 National Award; – Padma Shri (2005); – Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (France, 2007); – Légion d’honneur (2014) – UNESCO Pyramide con Marni Award for education support (2011) |
Anurag Kashyap
| Date of Birth | September 10, 1972 |
| Place of Birth | Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Education | B.Sc. in Zoology from Hansraj College, University of Delhi (graduated 1993) |
| Known For | – Influential filmmaker, screenwriter, and producer -Directed acclaimed films like Black Friday (2004), Gangs of Wasseypur (2012), and Ugly (2013), pioneering independent Indian cinema. – Co-founder of Phantom Films; |
| Awards and Honors | – Filmfare Critics Award for Best Director (2013, for Gangs of Wasseypur) – Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters by the French government at 2013 Cannes Film Festival – Served as one of the jury members at many film festivals including the 2009 Venice Film Festival, 2013 Sundance Film Festival, 13th Marrakech Film Festival, and the 20th Busan International Film Festival – Yash Bharti Award by the Government of Uttar Pradesh (2016) – Grand Jury Prize at Indian Film Festival (Black Friday) |
Kiren Rijiju
| Date of Birth | November 19, 1971 |
| Place of Birth | Nakhu, West Kameng, Arunachal Pradesh, India |
| Education | B.A. from Hansraj College, University of Delhi (graduated 1985) |
| Known For | – Union Minister (Minister of State for Home Affairs 2014–2019; Law and Justice 2021–2023; Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs since 2024) – MP from Arunachal West (2004–present); former Youth Affairs and Sports Minister – Advocate for Northeast development and youth empowerment |
| Awards and Honors | – UN Disaster Risk Champion for the Asia-Pacific Region (2015) |
Naveen Jindal
| Date of Birth | March 9, 1970 |
| Place of Birth | Hisar, Haryana, India |
| Education | – B.Com. in Commerce from Hansraj College, University of Delhi (1990); – MBA from University of Texas at Dallas (1992) |
| Known For | – Chairman of Jindal Steel and Power Limited, overseeing steel, power, and mining operations – Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) from Kurukshetra (2004–2014 for INC, 2024–present for BJP); – Advocated for food security and national flag rights (2004 Supreme Court ruling allowing citizens to fly the flag on all days) – Founding Chancellor of O.P. Jindal Global University (2009) and O.P. Jindal University; – Philanthropist in education and CSR, including oxygen supply during COVID-19 pandemic – Sports enthusiast: Led Jindal Panther Polo Team; represented India in shooting at Asian Games (2002) and South Asian Games (silver medal) |
| Awards and Honors | – Lifetime Achievement Award from University of Texas at Dallas (2023) – Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year (2010, Energy and Infrastructure) – Justice P.N. Bhagwati Award (2011, Capital Foundation for legal education and philanthropy) – Mahatma Hansraj Gaurav Award (2024, Hansraj College) – AsiaOne Super 50 COVID-19 Commitment Award (2020–21) |
Subramanian Ramadorai
| Date of Birth | October 6, 1944 |
| Place of Birth | Nagpur, India |
| Education | – B.Sc. in Physics from Hansraj College, University of Delhi; – M.S. in Computer Science from University of California, Los Angeles; – Senior Executive Program from MIT Sloan School of Management |
| Known For | – Former CEO and Managing Director of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS, 1996–2009) – Vice-Chairman of TCS (2009–2014); – Advisor to the Prime Minister on National Council on Skill Development (2011–2014) – Philanthropist and author of “The TCS Story and Beyond”; advocate for skill development, education, and technology for social impact |
| Awards and Honors | – Padma Bhushan (2006, India’s third-highest civilian honor) – Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE, 2009, UK) – CNBC Asia Pacific ‘Asia Business Leader of the Year’ (2002); – Top 25 Most Influential Consultants by Consulting Magazine, USA (2002) – Business India ‘Business Man of the Year’ (2004); – Lifetime Achievement Award from Indore Management Association (2001) – Distinguished Achievement Award from Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore; – ‘Management Man of the Year’ by Bombay Management Association; – Fellowship of the Institute of Management Consultants of India; – Economic Times Lifetime Achievement Award (2015); – All India Management Association (AIMA) ‘Outstanding Institutional Builder’ Award (2016); – Honorary Doctorate from Deakin University, Australia (2023); |
Gopal Subramanium
| Year of Birth | 1958 |
| Place of Birth | Bangalore, India |
| Education | – B.Sc. (Hons.) degree at Hansraj College, Delhi. – Degree in Law from the Faculty of Law, University of Delhi. |
| Known For | – Former Solicitor General of India (2009–2011); – Additional Solicitor General (2005–2009); – Chairman of the Bar Council of India (2010–2011); – Senior Advocate of the Supreme Court of India (designated in 1993, one of the youngest); – Appeared in landmark cases including 2G spectrum, 3G spectrum, Reliance gas dispute, 2001 Parliament attack, 2008 Mumbai attacks, Jessica Lal murder, and constitutional right to privacy – Called to the Bar of England and Wales (2021); |
| Awards and Honors | -National Law Day Award for Outstanding Jurist (2009, presented by President of India) – Honorary Doctorate in Law from Central University of Orissa, Koraput (2013) – Honorary Fellow at British Institute of International and Comparative Law (2021); – Foundation Fellow at Somerville College, Oxford (2019); – Honorary Adjunct Professor at Jindal Global Law School; – Chancellor’s Court of Benefactors at University of Oxford (2021) |
Richard Rekhy
| Education | B.Com (Hons) in Hansraj College, Delhi University |
| Known For | – Former Chief Executive Officer of KPMG in India (2012–2017), where he led the firm’s advisory, consulting, and assurance services across sectors like oil & gas, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, technology, and retail – Expertise in corporate governance, enterprise risk management, internal audit, business process re-engineering, and compliance; – Deputy CEO and Head of Advisory at KPMG (2009–2012) – Chief Operating Officer (2006–2009) – Head of Risk Advisory Services (2004–2006) – Partner at Ernst & Young India (2002–2004) – Leadership coach and public speaker on topics like corporate governance, risk management, leadership, and economic insights – Delivered TEDx Talk on “Higher Purpose in Life” (2016) – Chairman of Enactus India; member of CII’s National Council and Global Board of KPMG International |
| Awards and Honors | – Recognized as a thought leader in finance and governance by publications like The Finance Story and Indian Speaker Bureau |
These alumni exemplify Hansraj’s impact through their dominance in Bollywood, indie cinema revolution, political advocacy, industrial and educational philanthropy, tech and skill initiatives, judicial legacy, and finance expertise, all rooted in the college’s ethos since 1948. Hansraj’s alumni association and inclusive education continue to propel future generations toward worldwide contributions.
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