India's Rising Stars: 8 Influential People Of Indian Origin On TIME's 2024 List

In a testament to the global impact of Indian talent, the prestigious TIME Magazine has unveiled its 2024 list of the 100 Most Influential People, with an impressive representation of individuals of Indian origin. From Bollywood stars to pioneering scientists, this diverse group of achievers is making waves across industries and borders.

Alia Bhatt

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Alia Bhatt 💛 (@aliaabhatt)

Hailed as a ‘formidable talent’ by British film director Tom Harper, Alia Bhatt's star continues to rise. The British-Indian actress, based in India, has firmly established herself as one of the Hindi film industry's most sought-after leading ladies. Her recent international debut in the Netflix thriller ‘Heart of Stone’ has further cemented her status as a global entertainment icon.

Dev Patel

British actor Dev Patel, of Indian Gujarati descent, has come a long way since his breakout role in the Oscar-winning ‘Slumdog Millionaire.’ Now, the versatile performer has added "director" to his growing list of accomplishments, making his directorial debut with the highly anticipated ‘Monkey Man’ this year.

Sakshi Malik

India's first and only female wrestler to win an Olympic medal, Sakshi Malik has become a symbol of strength and resilience. Her courageous fight against Brij Bhushan Singh, the Wrestling Federation of India chief accused of sexually harassing athletes, has made her a voice for the "daughters of India whose voices have been silenced time and again."

Satya Nadella

Microsoft's executive chairman and CEO, Satya Nadella, is no stranger to TIME's influential list, making his third appearance. With Microsoft's strategic investments in OpenAI and its partnership with Mistral AI, Nadella is leading the charge in the burgeoning field of artificial intelligence.

Ajay Banga

India-born Ajay Banga's rise to the role of World Bank president has been nothing short of remarkable. As described by US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, Banga possesses the "skill and drive to take on the monumental task of transforming an essential institution" and drive positive change on a global scale.

Don't Miss:Chef Kunal Kapur Won Divorce After Years Of Cruelty By His Wife: Have A Look At Their Relationship Timeline

Jigar Shah

Jigar Shah, the director of the US Department of Energy's Loan Programmes Office, is spearheading one of the world's largest economic development programmes, according to Richard Branson. Born in India and raised in the United States, Shah's work is shaping the future of sustainable energy.

Asma Khan

Indian-born British restaurateur and cookbook author Asma Khan is the mastermind behind the acclaimed London restaurant, Darjeeling Express, which is renowned for its all-female kitchen. As Padma Lakshmi describes, "Asma's food is surprising. It doesn't taste like restaurant food—and that is the highest compliment."

Priyamvada Natarajan

Priyamvada Natarajan, a professor at Yale University, has earned recognition for her groundbreaking work in mapping dark matter and dark energy, furthering our understanding of the cosmos.

Don't Miss:Ulajh Teaser: Janhvi Kapoor Sheds Her Girl-Next-Door Aura For A Political Character; All About The Movie

Image Courtesy: Instagram

For more such stories, stay tuned to HerZindagi