Are you a parent looking for the best residential school in India which could help to bring out the best in your children? Do you want your child to be the best in whatever stream she chooses, and accordingly want to choose that institution which could shape her all-round abilities? If it’s a yes to any or all of the questions, then look no further than the famous Welham Girls’ School in Dehradun, which is also regarded as one of the top 5 residential schools in India. This list talks about all those alumni of the school who went on to sparkle brightly in their respective careers

5. Subhashini Ali

Subhashini Ali Sehgal is the daughter of noted parents, Captain Lakshmi Sehgal and Col. Prem Sehgal who had served the Indian National Army under Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose. Ali is a woman who excelled not only in politics where she presides over the All India Democratic Women’s Association but also in films which is more like a passing fancy for her. She is noted for her small roles in films like Asoka (2001), The Guru (2002) and Amu (2005). In fact, she was also the dress designer for the cult classic, Umrao Jaan (1981). Her son, Shaad Ali, is now a noted film director in Bollywood.

4. Madhu Trehan

Madhu Purie Trehan is a much noted alumnus of Welhalm Girls School. Educated at the Harrow Technical College and School for Arts, London and the Columbia University, USA, she is one of the most respected and veteran journalists of India. She is also the founding editor of India Today.