Ashutosh Mukherjee, Indian Mathematician

Considered among the greatest and finest mathematicians of India, Ashutosh Mukherjee is known to have changed the prospect of mathematics in India. He was often called “Banglar Bagh” (“The Bengal Tiger”) for his high self-esteem, courage and academic integrity. He was the first student to be awarded a dual degree (MA in Mathematics and MSc in Physics) from Calcutta University.