Journalism of Courage
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Shah Rukh Khan, 47
Actor
New on the list
Why
It was another busy year for SRK with his hit film Jab Tak Hai Jaan and his off-screen anticscartwheeling on Eden Garden grounds after his IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders won the championship; slapping Farah Khans husband Shirish Kunder; scuffling with security personnel at the Wankhede Stadium; and a controversial article he wrote for a magazine.
Power Punch
He topped the first Forbes India Celebrity List with an annual estimated earnings last year of $37.7 million.
What Next
Rohit Shettys Chennai Express and Farah Khans Happy New Year.
By The Way
He usually sticks to one memento for a movie but for Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jaayenge he had two: the Harley Davidson jacket and the sunglasses.
92
Ekta Kapoor, 39
Film & TV producer
Rank ’12: 86
Why
In 2012,many major announcements starred EktaTigmanshu Dhulias Milan Talkies,Varun Dhawan in a David Dhawan-Rohit Dhawan project,Mohit Suris The Villain,and a Karan Johar co-production. She continues to dominate TV with Pavitra Rishta and Bade Acche Lagte Hain.
Power Punch
In a first,Ekta has created a mini series,Ek Thi Naayika,to promote her new film Ek Thi Daayan.
What Next
Shootout at Wadala,Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai 2,Ragini MMS 2,Lootera and Kuku Mathur Ki Jhand Ho Gayi and a show based on Manju Kapurs
novel Custody.
By The Way
She has given up chocolates.
93
Sushil Modi, 61
Deputy Chief Minister,Bihar
Rank ’12: 52
Why
As the chairman of the Empowered Committee of State Finance Ministers,he negotiates with the Centre on the proposed Goods and Services Tax. He is the BJPs main link with alliance partner JD(U) in Bihar.
Power Punch
He got a good deal for the states from the Centre on compensation of losses due to phasing out of central sales tax. He has forced the Centre to let states choose their own time for implementing the GST.
What Next
He has to forge a consensus between the Centre and states on the GST.
By The Way
A frugal eater,his favourite is green salad.
94
Gen Bikram Singh, 59
Chief of Army Staff
New on the list
Why
Despite the difficult task he faced a divided Army,severe tension in civil-military relations and a vocal former chief the General has managed to bring things back on track.
Power Punch
Shortly after taking over,he ordered a probe into the activities of the Technical Support Division formed by his predecessor. The division is set to be disbanded now.
What Next
He will need to manage the aftermath of the Bhatia report on the functioning of the Technical Support Division.
By The Way
A Shiva devotee,he has been observing a fast on Monday for the past four decades.
95
Ranbir Kapoor, 30
Actor
Rank ’12: 89
Why
He is consistent yet eclectic. His every project evokes curiosity due to the wide variety of roles he plays.
Power Punch
When top actors chase glamour and glory,he was brave enough to agree to star in a biopic on Kishore Kumar.
What Next
Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani and Besharm.
By The Way
Mum Neetu thinks he is a perfect man,so she calls him Raymond,after the man in the well-known advertisement.
96
MoS (Independent Charge),Ministry of Power
New on the list
WHY
From a junior minister,he became the Power Minister when the ministry is required to coordinate better with the ministries of coal and environment.
POWER PUNCH
Officials as well as PSU chiefs are known to be on their toes after he took over.
WHAT NEXT
He will have to tackle the rising clamour for fuel,both coal and gas,and opposition from private players to new bidding documents.
BY THE WAY
He swears by the dashboard approachan Excel sheet of agenda items with priorities and timelines.
97
Jairam Ramesh, 58
Minister of Rural Development
NEW ON THE LIST
Why
Despite being a lateral entrant into politics,he has quickly shot to national prominence with his frank opinions.
Power Punch
He succeeded in introducing the crucial Land Acquisition,Rehabilitation and Resettlement Bill in the Lok Sabha in September last year.
What Next
One of the key campaign brains in the party,he would be put to optimum use in the next general elections.
By The Way
There are more than 300 CDs on his desk in office. Carnatic music plays in the background while he works.
98
Sachin Tendulkar, 39
Cricketer
Rank ’12: 88
WHY
During the Asia Cup in Bangladesh,he scored his 100th international century,an unimaginable feat when he made his debut.
POWER PUNCH
As a Rajya Sabha MP,he refused to take the government bungalow allotted to him.
WHAT NEXT
After the retirement of Rahul Dravid and V V S Laxman,Tendulkar remains the only active member of the old guard in the Test side. But will he still be part of the team when India tour South Africa later this year,to face the deadliest bowling attack in the world?
BY THE WAY
On the menu at Goas famous eating joint Martins Corner is Sachins King Crab. The foodie cricketer never misses a chance to be at Martins.
99
Justice Markandey Katju, 66
Chairman,Press Council of India
Rank ’12: 83
Why
He has made everyone aware of the existence of the PCI by speaking out on every possible issue.
Power Punch
Despite criticism that the PCI Chairman should not issue politically partisan statements,he took on Nitish Kumar and Prithviraj Chavan on freedom of the press and questioned the development model of Gujarat.
What Next
He will increase his efforts to bring electronic media,social networking websites and journalism institutes within the purview of the PCI.
By The Way
His house is a regular haunt of Urdu poetry lovers.
100
Sri Sri Ravishankar,56
Spiritual leader
Rank ’12: 75
Why
His already vast spiritual organisation keeps growing in India as well as abroad.
Power Punch
He facilitated a Skype interaction between Gujarat CM Narendra Modi and members of the European Parliament,where Modi was invited to the Word Forum for Ethics in Business to be held in November.
What Next
He will travel across Europe,North America and China.
By The Way
He has honorary degrees from 13 universities from around the world.
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Kamal Nath (13)
Justice Altamas Kabir (17)
Rajnath Singh (18)
Sushil Kumar Shinde (26)
Sukhbir Badal (30)
Jagan Mohan Reddy (36)
M K Stalin (40)
Omita Paul (41)
Arnab Goswami (43)
B S Yeddyurappa (46)
Ajit Singh (52)
Uddhav Thackeray (53)
Montek Singh Ahluwalia (54)
Raghuram Rajan (55)
Justice J S Verma (56)
Jayanthi Natarajan (58)
Ranjit Sinha (65)
M Veerappa Moily (82)
Pratip Chaudhuri (83)
Virat Kohli (84)
Kalanithi Maran (86)
Aditya Chopra (87)
Rajiv Shukla (89)
Shah rukh khan (91)
Bikram Singh (94)
Jyotiraditya Scindia (96)
Jairam Ramesh (97)
