Chandigarh has been home to an impressive roster of individuals who have made global and national impacts.
* **Nek Chand Saini:** Self-taught artist and creator of the globally celebrated Rock Garden. * **Kapil Dev:** Legendary Indian cricketer and captain of the 1983 World Cup-winning team. * **Milkha Singh:** The 'Flying Sikh,' one of India's greatest track and field sprinters, who lived his later years in the city. * **Ayushmann Khurrana:** Acclaimed Bollywood actor, singer, and television host. * **Abhinav Bindra:** India's first individual Olympic gold medalist (Shooting), who grew up in the Tricity area. * **Neerja Bhanot:** The heroic Pan Am flight attendant who saved passengers during a hijacking in 1986, originally from Chandigarh.
