A Beginner / Starter List Of noteworthy Indians [ 104 ] who have significantly impacted or helped create/ sustain a Eurocentric cultural and political Hegemony.

This list provides an introductory overview of Indians who have shaped and influenced Eurocentric cultural, political, and scientific hegemonies, it’s fairly comprehensive and highlights both historical and contemporary figures. 

Observation:

Diverse Sectors: The list spans politics, science, arts, business, and activism, showing the breadth of contributions.

Cultural Impact: Figures like Priti Patel (controversial) and Rishi Sunak reflect influence in Western governance, while Mahatma Gandhi and Ravi Shankar highlight cross-cultural philosophical and artistic exchanges.

Global Representation: The list highlights individuals from various countries in the West (e.g., U.S., UK, Canada), reflecting a wide diasporic presence.

Balance of Legacy: While most entries emphasize success, including controversial or less favorable figures like Priti Patel and Ramesh Balwani demonstrates objectivity.

Priti Patel - British politician and former UK Home Secretary. Known for her controversial "Rwanda Plan" to deport asylum seekers, which faced legal and public backlash.

Rishi Sunak - UK Prime Minister and former Chancellor of the Exchequer, key in managing Britain's pandemic-era economy.

Mahatma Gandhi - Early influence on civil rights movements in South Africa, inspiring leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. in the West.

Salman Rushdie - Acclaimed author of Midnight's Children and The Satanic Verses, reshaping global literature.

Sundar Pichai - CEO of Alphabet Inc. and Google, leading global technological innovation.

Indra Nooyi - Former CEO of PepsiCo, recognized for corporate strategy and sustainability leadership.

Satya Nadella - CEO of Microsoft, driving its transformation into a cloud-computing leader.

Kal Penn (Kalpen Modi) - Actor (Harold & Kumar) and former Obama administration official bridging entertainment and public service.

Hasan Minhaj - Comedian and political commentator using satire to discuss Western and global issues.

Padma Lakshmi - Author and host of Top Chef, influencing Western perceptions of Indian cuisine.

Vikram Seth - Author of A Suitable Boy, celebrated in global literary circles.

Amartya Sen - Nobel laureate economist, reshaping global thought on poverty and welfare economics.

Shashi Tharoor - Diplomat and author, highlighting colonialism’s impact on global relations.

Homi Bhabha - Theorist of postcolonial studies, transforming Western academic discourse.

Deepak Chopra - Leading voice in alternative medicine and wellness in the U.S.

Freida Pinto - Actress in Slumdog Millionaire, representing Indian talent in Hollywood.

Arundhati Roy - Author of The God of Small Things, a critical voice in literature and activism.

Mindy Kaling - Actress, writer, and producer, redefining representation in American entertainment.

Anoushka Shankar - Musician blending Indian classical and Western styles.

Zubin Mehta - Conductor who elevated Western classical music.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas - Actress and activist, bridging Bollywood and Hollywood.

Nikesh Arora - CEO of Palo Alto Networks, innovating in cybersecurity.

Venkatraman Ramakrishnan - Nobel laureate in Chemistry for studies on ribosome structure.

Raghuram Rajan - Economist and former IMF Chief Economist, shaping global financial policy.

Lakshmi Mittal - Industrialist and chairman of ArcelorMittal, reshaping the global steel industry.

Arvind Krishna - CEO of IBM, leading innovations in technology.

Bobby Jindal - Former Governor of Louisiana, influential in American politics.

Kunal Nayyar - Actor in The Big Bang Theory, a major figure in Western pop culture.

Parag Agrawal - Former CEO of Twitter, shaping the tech industry.

Rupi Kaur - Poet redefining contemporary literature with works exploring identity.

Shantanu Narayen - CEO of Adobe, transforming digital media technology.

Raj Chetty - Economist influencing public policy through data on inequality.

Hari Kondabolu - Comedian tackling race and identity in the West.

Tan France - Co-host of Queer Eye, reshaping Western fashion and pop culture.

Dev Patel - Actor known for Slumdog Millionaire and Lion.

Meera Syal - Comedian, actress, and writer influencing British cultural narratives.

Jay Shetty - Author and motivational speaker, popularizing wellness culture in the West.

A. R. Rahman - Composer blending Indian and Western music for global audiences.

Nikki Haley (Nimrata Randhawa) - U.S. politician and former ambassador to the U.N.

Preet Bharara - Former U.S. attorney known for high-profile justice reforms.

Sanjay Gupta - Neurosurgeon and CNN medical correspondent.

Kiran Desai - Author of The Inheritance of Loss, a global literary voice.

Amitav Ghosh - Author known for exploring postcolonialism in literature.

Navdeep Bains - Former Canadian Minister of Innovation, Science, and Economic Development.

Vivek Murthy - U.S. Surgeon General shaping healthcare policies.

Chandrika Tandon - Grammy-nominated musician and philanthropist.

Indira Varma - Actress in Game of Thrones, contributing to Western television.

Ashok Amritraj - Producer bringing Indian stories to Western cinema.

Shekhar Kapur - Filmmaker directing critically acclaimed Western films.

Chetan Bhagat - Author influencing diaspora communities with contemporary themes.

Narendra Singh Kapany - Physicist known as the "Father of Fiber Optics," revolutionizing communication.

Har Gobind Khorana - Nobel laureate advancing genetic research.

V. S. Naipaul - Nobel-winning author exploring colonial and postcolonial themes.

Pranav Mistry - Innovator in cutting-edge tech like SixthSense technology.

Jhumpa Lahiri - Pulitzer-winning author of Interpreter of Maladies.

Raja Kumari - Rapper blending Indian and Western music styles.

Reshma Saujani - Founder of Girls Who Code, promoting women in tech.

Ajay Banga - World Bank President, shaping global financial policies.

Vidya Vox - Musician blending Indian classical with pop.

Ravi Shankar - Sitar maestro, bridging Eastern and Western music cultures.

M. Night Shyamalan - Hollywood filmmaker known for The Sixth Sense.

Kalpana Chawla - NASA astronaut symbolizing Indian excellence in global space exploration.

Leena Nair - CEO of Chanel, redefining global luxury branding.

Anita Anand - Canadian Minister of National Defence.

Anoushka Shankar - Celebrated musician redefining global music trends.

Dr. Uma Valeti - CEO of Upside Foods, pioneering lab-grown meat innovation.

Nandita Das - Filmmaker addressing social justice issues through cinema.

Rekha Malhotra (DJ Rekha) - DJ popularizing Bhangra music in the U.S.

Vijay Iyer - Jazz musician blending Indian influences.

Raghuram G. Rajan - Economist shaping Western finance.

Raj Suri - Influential figure in global telecommunications.

Anand Giridharadas - Author of Winners Take All, critiquing global inequality.

Ramesh Balwani - Former Theranos COO, pivotal in Silicon Valley’s ethical debates.

Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett (Indian maternal lineage) - Led development of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.

Sanjay Leela Bhansali - Indian filmmaker influencing global cinema.

Ranvir Singh - Prominent British TV journalist.

Bharti Mukherjee - Author exploring immigration in Western literature.

Gurinder Chadha - Director of Bend It Like Beckham.

Dr. Swati Mohan - NASA scientist pivotal to the Mars Perseverance landing.

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw - Biotechnology leader influencing Western healthcare.

Anu Duggal - Founding partner of Female Founders Fund, investing in women-led startups.

Rina Sawayama - British-Japanese musician with Indian heritage, influencing Western pop music.

Baljit Rai - Architect contributing to Western urban design.

Sohaila Abdulali - Author and activist addressing sexual violence in the West.

Sukdev Sandhu - Writer and academic exploring Indian diaspora narratives.

Nina Wadia - British actress and comedian, known for Goodness Gracious Me.

Parminder Nagra - Actress from Bend It Like Beckham and ER.

Mallika Sarabhai - Dancer and activist promoting Indian culture globally.

Ashish Jha - White House COVID-19 Response Coordinator influencing public health policy.

Dr. Narayana Murthy - Infosys founder, influencing Western corporate practices.

Dr. Abhijit Banerjee - Nobel laureate economist, contributing to poverty alleviation policies.

Dr. Sujatha Gidla - Author of Ants Among Elephants, exploring caste and diaspora.

Prashant Bhargava - Filmmaker blending Indian and Western storytelling in works like Patang.

Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni - Author exploring Indian-American identity in literature.

Nik Dodani - Actor and comedian advocating LGBTQ+ representation in Western media.

Arun Nayar - British entrepreneur and socialite with ties to luxury fashion.

Dr. Harjit Sajjan - Former Canadian Minister of National Defence.

Dr. Rekha Menon - Chairperson of Accenture India, shaping global corporate trends.

Dr. Pranav Mistry - Pioneer in augmented reality and cutting-edge technology.

Dr. Chandrika Tandon - Grammy-nominated artist promoting cross-cultural music.

Anand Tucker - Film director and producer in Western cinema.

Vidhu Vinod Chopra - Bollywood filmmaker with global acclaim.

Mallika Dutt - Activist and founder of Breakthrough, addressing social justice issues.

Ravi Shankar - Sitar virtuoso, bridging Eastern and Western music traditions.