๐Ÿ“ Patiala, Punjab (India) | Today: Thursday, 12 November 2026
Ad Booking Helpline: +91 95787 65000
๐Ÿ‘‘

PatialaKing.com

Touch Your Online Future
Promote Your Business Online
โ˜Ž +91 95787 65000
Direct Classified & Banner Bookings
๐Ÿ’ฌ WhatsApp
Notice Board
Welcome to PatialaKing.com! โ˜… Free Business Directory Listings now open for Patiala traders and services! โ˜… Listen to Live Kirtan from Sri Harmandir Sahib & Dukh Niwaran Sahib โ˜… Book Diwali & New Year Banner Ads at 30% discount โ€” Call 95787-65000 or WhatsApp today!
Home » Pride of Patiala » Famous Patialvis (Personalities of Patiala)
๐ŸŒŸ Cradle of Champions & Classical Masters

Famous Patialvis: Icons & Personalities of Patiala

Patiala has produced world-renowned royalty, classical music legends of the Patiala Gharana, WWE world champions, Bollywood actors, Olympic legends, and iconic authors who made Punjab and India proud across the globe.

๐Ÿ‘‘ Royalty: Phulkian Dynasty ๐ŸŽต Music: Patiala Gharana ๐ŸฅŠ Sports: NIS National Hub ๐ŸŽฌ Cinema: Jimmy Shergill & Dev Kharoud โ˜… Read History of Patiala »
Royal Legend 1891 โ€“ 1938

Maharaja Bhupinder Singh

Royalty & Sports Pioneer

Iconic king of Patiala; captained the 1911 all-India cricket tour of England; built Asia's largest private palace (Moti Bagh); patronized Cartier jewelry and the Patiala Gharana of music.

Music Maestro 1902 โ€“ 1968

Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan

Classical Music Doyen

Considered the "Tansen of the 20th Century", he raised the Patiala Gharana to supreme international fame with his breathtaking khayals and immortal thumri "Yaad Piya Ki Aaye".

Cinema Star 1970 โ€“ Present

Jimmy Shergill (Harjinder Singh)

Bollywood & Punjabi Cinema Star

Celebrated film actor who studied at Government Bikram College of Commerce, Patiala. Star of iconic hits including "Maachis", "Mohabbatein", "A Wednesday", "Mel Karade Rabba", and "Tanu Weds Manu".

Sports Icon 1972 โ€“ Present

Dalip Singh Rana ("The Great Khali")

WWE World Heavyweight Champion

Legendary professional wrestler who served in Punjab Police and trained in Patiala before conquering World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) as World Heavyweight Champion.

Nation Builder 1913 โ€“ 1974

Maharaja Yadavindra Singh

Nation Builder & Sports Patron

First major prince to sign the accession to independent India; Rajpramukh of PEPSU; President of Indian Olympic Association; donated Moti Bagh Palace to establish NIS Patiala.

Cricket Star 1963 โ€“ Present

Navjot Singh Sidhu

Indian Test Cricketer & Orator

Born and bred in Patiala, "Sixer Sidhu" represented India in 51 Tests and 136 ODIs, scoring over 7,000 international runs before becoming India's most famous cricket commentator and politician.

Pop Pioneers 1967 / 1977 โ€“ Present

Daler Mehndi & Mika Singh

Pop Music Pioneers & Playback Singers

The celebrated brothers grew up in Patiala. Daler revolutionized world Indipop with "Bolo Ta Ra Ra" and "Tunak Tunak Tun", while Mika dominated Bollywood playback charts.

Scholar Laureate 1861 โ€“ 1938

Bhai Kahn Singh Nabha

Literary Giant & Lexicographer

Author of "Mahan Kosh" (Encyclopaedia of Sikh Literature), an immortal 14-year monumental research work produced under the royal patronage of the Maharaja of Patiala.

Political Leader 1942 โ€“ Present

Capt. Amarinder Singh

Statesman & Military Historian

Scion of the Patiala Royal House, 1965 war veteran, two-time Chief Minister of Punjab, and esteemed author of Indian military history books.

Classical Masters Patiala Gharana Tradition

Ustad Amanat Ali & Fateh Ali Khan

Vocal Maestros of Patiala Gharana

Legendary classical singing duo whose mastery of complex taans, intricate sargams, and classical bandishes made Patiala Gharana the gold standard of subcontinental classical music.

Action Star 1982 โ€“ Present

Dev Kharoud

Action Star of Punjabi Cinema

Patiala theatre product who revolutionized Punjabi action cinema with landmark cult hits like "Rupinder Gandhi", "Dakuaan Da Munda", and "Blackia".

Olympic Icons Olympic History

Abhinav Bindra & Milkha Singh

NIS Patiala Legends

Pioneers of Indian Olympic history who trained at the Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports (NIS) in Patiala, bringing global glory to the nation.

Know another distinguished Patialvi?

We continuously update our registry of Patiala legends, scholars, folk artists, and athletes.

โœ‰ Submit a Profile