Some of the Savitribai Phule Pune University notable alumni include major politicians, Bollywood actors, and artists of the country. Savitribai Phule Pune University, commonly known as Pune University, is one of India's premier universities. The university ranks 4th in Maharashtra and 10th in the NIRF ranking overall.

Savitribai Phule Pune University Notable Alumni

Since its existence, Savitribai has produced alumni who have been notable in different career forms. They are remembered for their work done, which happens to very few people. They came from various backgrounds but left a mark in their area of specialization and left no stones unturned to make our country proud. A few of the notable alumni from Savitribai Phule Pune University are listed below. It also showcases their talents and the mastery they have done in their area of work.

1. Kay Kay Menon
2. Sharad Pawar
3. Vishwanath Pratap Singh
4. Vilasrao Deshmukh
5. Pratibha Patil
6. Rajesh Khanna

Kay Kay Menon

Born on 2nd October 1966, Kay Kay Menon is an Indian Film, Stage, and Television actor. Menon was born in Kerala and raised in Pune. His first-ever performance is known for acting against Naseeruddin Shah in a Feroz Abbas Khan play "Mahatma Vs. Gandhi". He has done extraordinary work; the most well-known of them are Baby, Bombay Velvet, Singh Is Bliing, Phamous, and many more. For all his effort and contribution to the entertainment industry Kay Kay has received several Filmfare awards and National Awards.

Profession: Actor 

Sharad Pawar

He is an Indian politician who is in 50 years of public service from Baramati, Maharashtra. He holds a position of prominence in the politics of India as well as the regional politics of Maharashtra. He belongs to Nationalist Congress Party. During his tenure, he has served as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra on three Occasions and held the posts of Minister of Defence and Minister of Agriculture in the Government of India. Talking about his personal life Pawar comes from the town of Baramati in the Pune district of Maharashtra. He did his higher education in Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce (BMCC) in Pune, under direct affiliation to Pune University.

Besides politics, Pawar also served as the chairman of the board of control for Cricket in India BCCI from 2005 to 2008 and as the president of the International Cricket Council from 2010 to 2012. On 17th December 2016, he stepped down as the president of Mumbai Cricket Associations. In 2017, the Indian Government, under his political opponent, prime minister Narendra Modi, conferred upon him Padma Vibhushan, the second-highest civilian Honour of India.

Profession: Politician

Vishwanath Pratap Singh

From 1989-1990 Vishwanath Pratap Singh was Prime Minister of India. He became chief minister in 1941 and was also the last ruler of Manda. He later became the Minister of Defence and Minister of Finance. He was educated at Allahabad University and Pune University. In 1969, he joined the Indian National Congress party and was elected as a Legislative Assemblymember in Uttar Pradesh. In 1971, he became a Member of Parliament in the Lok Sabha. He served as the Minister of Commerce from 1976 to1977. In 1980 he became the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. In the Rajiv Gandhi Ministry, Singh was given various cabinet posts, including Ministers of Finance and Defence. During his tenure as Minister of Defence, the Bofors Scandal came to light, and Singh resigned from the ministry. In 1988, he formed the Janata Dal party by merging various factions of the JANATA Party.

Profession: Prime Minister

Vilasrao Deshmukh

Vilasrao Deshmukh was a Rajya Sabha Member in the Parliament of India. He had previously held the posts of Minister of Rural Development and Minister of Panchayati Raj, Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises, Government of India. He was representing Maharashtra, as he was a member of the Rajya Sabha. Vilasrao Deshmukh was elected two times as a Chief Minister of Maharashtra. Originally belonged to Latur district in the Marathwada region of Maharashtra and was also a member of the Indian National Congress. Critical of Kidney and liver failures, Deshmukh died on 14th August 2012 due to multiple organ failures at Global Hospitals, Chennai.

Profession: Member of Parliament

Pratibha Patil

Pratibha Devisingh Patil was the 12th president of India from 2007 to 2012. A member of the Indian National Congress in the history of India. Patil is the only woman president of India. From 2004 to 2007, she served as the governor of Rajasthan. She had also been awarded Mexico's highest Civilian Award of the Aztec Eagle in 2019. Coming to her early life, she is the daughter of Narayan Rao Patil. She was born on 19th December 1934 in the village of Nagaon, in the Jalgaon district of Maharashtra, India. Pratibha Patil started her education journey at RR Vidyalaya, Jalgaon. She was initially educated and subsequently awarded a master's degree in Political Science and Economies by Mooljee Jaitha College, Jalgaon, which is under affiliation to Pune University and then a Bachelor of law degree by Government Law College, which is affiliated to the University Of Mumbai. Jalgaon District Court, Patil started to practice law while also taking an interest in Social Issues such as improving the conditions faced by Indian Women.

Profession: President of India

Rajesh Khanna

In the year between 1967 and 2013, he did 106 solo hero films, of which 97 were released. He acted in only 22 films with a multi-star cast. 82 of the 127 films with Rajesh Khanna as the lead protagonists were acclaimed films with ratings above four stars out of 5 by film reviewers of various newspapers of that time unanimously. He made his debut with Aakhri Khat which was also India's first official Oscar Entry in 1967. He received the Filmfare Best Actor Award three times and four BFJA Awards for Best Actor. He was a Member of Parliament in the 10th Lok Sabha from the New Delhi LokSabha constituency between 1992-1996, elected in the 1992 NewDelhi by-election as an Indian National Congress candidate. He is referred to as the "First Superstar "of the Indian Cinema.

Profession: Actor

Savitribai Phule University Alumni Community

Savitribai Phule Pune University offers many facilities to its existing students. Similarly, the alumni of this university are not left behind. There exists an extremely strong network of SPU alumni all across the country. The university has created an official alumni network for the graduates as a platform for them to meet, greet and reminisce with each other. Given below are the links for the same. 

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Other Savitribai Phule Pune University Notable Alumni

Apart from the notable alumni listed above, the Savitribai Phule Pune University has also produced other distinguished graduates. These eminent personalities have made their marks in various fields and have no less recognizable names than the others. See the list of the alumni who have made their alma mater proud, along with their professions.