From Satya Nadella To Alia Bhatt, 8 Indian-Origin People Make It To TIME's 100 Most Influential List 2024

TIME magazine’s list of 100 most influential people of 2024 was put out recently. A total of 8 Indians have made the cut on the coveted list which features some of the biggest artists, icons, movie stars, athletes, scientists, politicians and business leaders who have left a big impact.

This list is generally divided into different categories like ‘artists’, ‘icons’, ‘titans’ and the people of influence are picked across countries.?

Let’s check out the list of Indians that made a mark on the list.

Alia Bhatt

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The Gangubai Kathiawadi actress made her Hollywood debut recently alongside Gal Gadot in Netflix film ‘Heart Of Stone’. British film director Tom Harper in his write up for TIME, called her a ‘formidable talent’. Not many know, Bhatt holds dual citizenship of both India and the UK.??

Dev Patel

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This indian-origin actor made his very noticeable debut with Slumdog Billionaire in 2008. British actor of Indian descent Dev Patel was born in an Indian Gujarati Hindu family. He has been a part of some of the most highly-acclaimed projects. Patel recently made his directorial debut with Monkey Man this year.

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Sakshi Malik

BCCL

Sakshi Malik, India's sole female wrestler to clinch an Olympic medal, emerged as a prominent figure in the battle against Brij Bhushan Singh, the Wrestling Federation of India chief, who faced allegations of sexual harassment last year. Malik declared that the fight extended beyond just female wrestlers in India; it represented a broader struggle for the silenced voices of the nation's daughters.

Satya Nadella

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This is the third time that Microsoft CEO and chairman Satya Nadella has made it to this list.?

Nadella's leadership in the growing AI sector is evident through Microsoft's investments in OpenAI and collaboration with Mistral AI. Born in Hyderabad, Nadella obtained his bachelor's degree from the Manipal Institute of Technology in Karnataka before relocating to the United States.

Ajay Banga

Forbes

Ajay Banga, originally from Pune, has risen to the position of president of the World Bank. US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen lauds Banga in her Time article, describing him as a leader equipped with the capability and determination to undertake the formidable challenge of reforming a vital institution. Banga, who graduated from St. Stephen’s College, Delhi with a bachelor’s degree in economics, obtained US citizenship in 2007.

Jigar Shah

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Jigar Shah, Director of the US Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office, is recognized by Richard Branson for spearheading one of the world's most extensive economic development initiatives. Born in India, Shah relocated to the United States at the age of one.

Asma Khan

Darjeeling Express

Asma Khan, an Indian-born British restaurateur and cookbook author, is renowned for her celebrated London restaurant, Darjeeling Express, known for its unique all-female kitchen. Praising Khan's culinary creations, Padma Lakshmi remarked in Time that her food defies expectations, setting it apart from typical restaurant fare.

Priyamvada Natarajan

Yale

Priyamvada Natarajan, a distinguished professor in the departments of astronomy and physics at Yale University, is acclaimed for her groundbreaking research in mapping dark matter and dark energy. Originally from Tamil Nadu, Natarajan received her education at Delhi Public School, RK Puram.

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