While some rose high to become cabinet ministers, some others garnered mixed results electorally and are still finding their way.
Vece Paes, 80, breathed his last in Kolkata early this morning after battling multiple age-related ailments, including the debilitating Parkinson's disease.
Paes called for patience regarding India's rise in tennis.
Numerous storylines from the world of tennis are in play, as the iconic Roland Garros welcomes the Olympics.
Paes and Amritraj made India the 28th nation represented in the Hall of Fame.
India have missed out on an Olympic medal by one spot on eight different occasions.
Leander Paes and broadcaster and promoter Vijay Amritraj of India have become the first Asian men to be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame
Leander Paes emerged as the first Asian man to be nominated for the International Tennis Hall of Fame in the player category.
Tennis legends Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi are not in favour of more Indians choosing doubles over singles, saying the highest accolades in the sport go to individual performers.
Tennis legend Leander Paes feels India will find it tough in singles but the country can hope to win a medal in the Asian Games with the men's doubles team though it remains to be seen who is picked to play alongside the seasoned Rohan Bopanna