Puri, fondly remembered for his iconic role as Mogambo in "Mr. India," also featured in notable films such as "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge," "Karan Arjun," "Koyla," and "Nayak."

"Today, we pay homage to the great Mahatma Phule on his Jayanti. A visionary social reformer who dedicated his life to fighting injustice and promoting equality, his thoughts give strength to millions," the prime minister wrote in a post on X. 

Popularly known as ‘Amma’ (meaning Mother) and ‘Puratchi Thalavi’ (revolutionary leader), Jayalalithaa was also hailed as an “iron lady”. She breathed her last on December 5, 2016 after being under treatment for more than 75 days.

After the Ram Mandir consecration ceremony in Ayodhya, PM Modi remembered the sacrifices of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, while paying tribute to him on his birth anniversary.

"I dream of an India that is prosperous, strong and caring. An India that regains a place of honour in the comity of great nations.”