Alia Bhatt, Sakshi Malik, and Satya Nadella Named Among TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People.

The ‘100 Most Influential People of 2024’ list by Time magazine included several notable figures. Among them were Indian actor Alia Bhatt, British actor Dev Patel, the US Department of Energy’s Loan Programmes Office director Jigar Shah, Yale University professors Priyamvada Natarajan, Indian-origin restaurateur Asma Khan, and Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. In the profile for former Mastercard CEO Ajay Banga, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen praised his leadership in bringing unbanked individuals into the digital economy and his vision to combat poverty while promoting sustainability at the World Bank. Yellen also highlighted Banga’s ability to navigate complex challenges such as climate change.

The profile for Alia Bhatt, written by director, producer, and writer Tom Harper, lauded her as a talented actor, businesswoman, and philanthropist with a unique blend of charisma and authenticity. Bhatt’s ability to exude star quality on screen while also embodying grounded assurance and creativity was emphasized. Satya Nadella, the CEO of Microsoft, was described by Time as influential in shaping the future and leveraging technology for the empowerment of humanity. The profile recognized Nadella’s approach to artificial intelligence as a tool for positive impact while acknowledging the need to address potential misuse.

The profile of wrestler Sakshi Malik chronicled her pivotal role in a movement for gender equality in Indian sports, capturing the attention of the nation and the world. The article underscored Malik’s courageous stand against harassment and her ongoing contribution to the cause. Dev Patel’s profile, written by Oscar-winning actor Daniel Kaluuya, praised Patel’s ability to convey humanity and empathy on screen, highlighting his directorial debut and his capacity to chart new territory in storytelling. In the profile for Priyamvada Natarajan, astrophysicist Shep Doeleman acknowledged her innovative research that contributed to a deeper understanding of supermassive black holes and cosmic origins, depicting Natarajan as an inspiring figure in the field of astronomy.