Who is the greatest Indian since Independence? Your vote counts

Are you ready for this week's poll question?

You told us who you thought was the best Chief Minister in India today; you told us who you thought was the most beautiful film actress in India, and you also told us who was the best Prime Minister of India.

This week, on the occasion of India’s Independence Day, we present a list of '20 Greatest Indians since Independence’.

The list consists of political leaders, movie personalities, greats from the world of literature, culture, art, sport, civil society, et cetera.

It takes an extraordinary mind to become a 'great' in a country of 1.3B, and these men and women have used their skill, creativity, and a lot of hard work to become these household names.

But who is the best of them all? This one may be a tough nut to crack. Go ahead and vote.

If your choice does not feature in this list, please do share this post on your Facebook/Twitter page and leave your comments there.

Here we go: you can pick up to 10 of your favourites.