Indian Entertainment: This Day in History (January 22)

  • **Celebrity Birthdays:**
    • Remembering actor-director **Jayant Kripalani** (1948-2017), known for his diverse roles in television and theatre.
    • Celebrating the birthday of actress **Bhagyashree** (1969), who shot to fame with “Maine Pyar Kiya.”
    • Wishing actress and former Miss India, **Namrata Shirodkar** (1972), a happy birthday.
  • **Major Happenings:**
    • **2016:** Bollywood witnessed the release of two notable films: the critically acclaimed patriotic thriller *Airlift*, starring Akshay Kumar, and the adult comedy *Kyaa Kool Hain Hum 3*.
    • **2021:** The Ramin Bahrani-directed film *The White Tiger*, starring Adarsh Gourav, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and Rajkummar Rao, premiered globally on Netflix. The film later garnered an Academy Award nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay.

Please note: This summary is based on available historical data and aims to highlight significant events and birthdays. It may not be exhaustive.