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7 Indian-origin individuals on TIME's 100 Most Influential People List
Among the honorees are Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt, lauded by British director Tom Harper for her "formidable talent," and Indian Olympic wrestling champion Sakshi Malik.
Indian origin people excelling in various fields / Image- Alia Bhatt (Instagram), Dev Patel (Wikipedia), Asma Khan (Instagram), Priyamvada Natarajan (Wikipedia), Ajay Banga (World Bank), Satya Nadella (Microsoft)
A distinguished group of seven individuals of Indian descent have been recognized in TIME magazine's list of the 100 most influential people of 2024.
The list, released on Apr.17 , features a diverse array of leaders from various sectors, including entertainment, business, technology, science, and activism.
Among the honorees are Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt, lauded by British director Tom Harper for her "formidable talent," and Indian Olympic wrestling champion Sakshi Malik.
Entertainment powerhouses
British citizen Alia Bhatt, an acclaimed actress in the Indian film industry, recently made her international debut in Netflix's "Heart of Stone" underscoring her global appeal and multifaceted talent.
Renowned British filmmaker Tom Harper, who the publication selected to write about Bhatt, lauded her as a "formidable talent" whose cinematic prowess transcends borders.H arper wrote, "Alia's superpower is her ability to mix movie-star magnetism with authenticity and sensitivity."
Image- Instagram / Alia BhattBritish actor Dev Patel, whose parents are Indian, also finds himself on the list. Patel, who rose to fame in "Slumdog Millionaire," recently made his directorial debut with "Monkey Man." Oscar-winning actor Daniel Kaluuya praised Patel in his TIME profile, calling him "limitless" and "fearless."
Image- Wikipedia / Dev Patel
Leaders making a difference
The list also recognizes prominent figures in the world of business and finance. Ajay Banga, the current President of the World Bank, is commended for his transformative leadership in tackling global poverty and climate change. U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen lauded Banga's "skill and drive" in transforming the World Bank.
Image- World Bank / Ajay BangaJigar Shah, Director of the US Department of Energy's Loan Programs Office, is recognized for his role in spearheading global economic development initiatives. Richard Branson noted that Shah leads "one of the largest economic-development programs the world has ever seen."
Image- LinkedIn / Jigar ShahCulinary and academic excellence
Asma Khan, a British restaurateur of Indian origin, is celebrated for her innovative cuisine at her renowned London establishment, Darjeeling Express. Padma Lakshmi, writing for TIME, praised Khan's food for being "surprising" and not tasting like "restaurant food."
Image- Instagram / Asma KhanPriyamvada Natarajan, a professor of astronomy and physics at Yale University, is acknowledged for her groundbreaking research in dark matter and dark energy. Astrophysicist Shep Doeleman highlighted Natarajan's "creative research" and said her work inspires him "as a fellow astronomer."
Image- Wikipedia / Priyamvada NatarajanTech titan at the forefront
Satya Nadella, the CEO of Microsoft, was named to the list for the third time, more than any other person on the list this year.
Image- Microsoft / Satya NadellaNadella's leadership in shaping the future of technology and artificial intelligence has propelled Microsoft to unprecedented market value, Mellody Hobson co-CEO and president of Ariel Investments said in his TIME profile.
This recognition by TIME magazine underscores the significant contributions that Indian and Indian-origin individuals are making on the global stage across a wide range of fields.
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