Bharatendu Harishchandra is widely regarded as the 'Father of Modern Hindi Literature' for his significant contributions to the development and modernization of Hindi language and literature.

A.K. Ramanujan was a renowned Indian literary scholar and poet known for his groundbreaking work in comparative literature. He explored the connections between Indian and Western literary traditions and made significant contributions to the field.

K.M. Munshi was a prominent Indian literary scholar, politician, and writer known for his extensive research and writings on the Ramayana. His works on the epic include 'The Glory of Shri Ram' and 'The Ramayana: A Modern Interpretation'.

K.C. Bhattacharya was a renowned Indian literary scholar and philosopher known for his significant contributions to the study of Indian aesthetics and poetics. His works include 'The Concept of Beauty in Indian Aesthetics' and 'Studies in Indian Poetics'.

A.N. Dwivedi was a distinguished Indian literary scholar and historian known for his extensive work on the history of Indian literature. His notable works include 'A History of Sanskrit Literature' and 'A History of Hindi Literature'.

Verrier Elwin was a British-born Indian anthropologist and folklorist known for his extensive research and writings on Indian folklore and oral traditions. His works include 'The Muria and Their Ghotul' and 'Folk-Songs of Chhattisgarh'.

B.V. Karanth was a renowned Indian theatre director, playwright, and scholar known for his significant contributions to the study of Indian drama and theatre. He founded the renowned theatre company 'Rangayana' and was a pioneer in the field of experimental theatre.

Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was a distinguished Indian philosopher, statesman, and scholar known for his extensive work on the study of Indian mysticism and spirituality. His notable works include 'The Philosophy of Upanishads' and 'Indian Philosophy'.

K.R. Srinivasa Iyengar was a renowned Indian literary critic, scholar, and writer known for his significant contributions to the study of Indian literary criticism. His works include 'Indian Writing in English' and 'Sri Aurobindo: A Critical Biography'.

Suniti Kumar Chatterji was a distinguished Indian linguist, philologist, and scholar known for his extensive work on the study of Indian linguistics and philology. He was a pioneer in the field of Indo-Aryan studies and made significant contributions to the understanding of Indian languages and their historical development.

R.K. Narayan was a renowned Indian writer and novelist known for his insightful portrayal of Indian culture and civilization in his works. His notable novels include 'Swami and Friends', 'The Bachelor of Arts', and 'The Guide'.

Ananda Coomaraswamy was a renowned Indian art historian, philosopher, and scholar known for his significant contributions to the study of Indian art and aesthetics. His works include 'The Dance of Shiva' and 'The Transformation of Nature in Art'.

Ravi Shankar was a renowned Indian sitar player, composer, and scholar known for his significant contributions to the study of Indian music and musicology. He was a pioneer in introducing Indian classical music to a global audience and made significant contributions to the field of world music.

Birju Maharaj was a renowned Indian kathak dancer, choreographer, and scholar known for his significant contributions to the study of Indian dance and choreography. He was a master of the Lucknow Gharana of kathak and was instrumental in popularizing the dance form both in India and abroad.

Satyajit Ray was a renowned Indian filmmaker, writer, and scholar known for his significant contributions to the study of Indian cinema and film studies. He was a pioneer of the Indian New Wave cinema movement and his films are widely regarded as masterpieces of world cinema.