This list of famous people of Indian descent is loosely ranked by fame and popularity. Many famous celebrities are of Indian descent. Some of them have a mixed heritage while others are 100 percent Indian. Celebrities of Indian descent have had successful careers in film, television, and literature. Several comedic actors and actresses are also of Indian descent.
Who is the most famous person of Indian descent? Mahatma Gandhi tops this list. The peaceful civil rights leader was born and raised in India. He helped lead India to freedom from British rule. Ben Kingsley, who played Mahatma Gandhi in the film Gandhi, has Indian heritage as well.
Many comedians and TV stars like Aziz Ansari, Mindy Kaling, Kal Penn, Danny Pudi, and Maulik Pancholy are also of Indian descent.
How do you celebrate the multi-cultural aspects of your heritage? Share your thoughts in the comments section.
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Aziz Ansari
Comedian Aziz Ansari is of Indian descent and was raised in South Carolina. He has appeared on TV shows such as "Parks and Recreation" and "Flight of the Concords."
Ben Kingsley
Ben Kingsley is of Gujarati, Indian, Ismaili Muslim, Khoja, German, and Russian descent and was raised in England.
Mahatma Gandhi
Peaceful civil rights leader Mahatma Gandhi was born and raised in India. He helped lead India to freedom from British rule.
Mindy Kaling
Mindy Kaling is of Indian descent and she was raised in Massachusetts. She has appeared on TV shows such as "The Office" and "The Mindy Project."
M. Night Shyamalan
M. Night Shyamalan was born in India and raised in Pennsylvania. He has directed such films as The Sixth Sense and Signs.
Norah Jones
Musician Norah Jones's father is Indian sitar player Ravi Shankar. She grew up in Texas with her mother.
Padma Lakshmi
"Top Chef" host Padma Lakshmi was born in India and she grew up spending time in both India and New York.
Nicki Minaj
Nicki Minaj is of Indian and Afro-Trinidadian descent. She has released hit songs such as "Super Bass" and "Starships."
Freida Pinto
Freida Pinto was born and raised in India. She is best known for her role in the Academy Award winning film Slumdog Millionaire.
Danny Pudi
Danny Pudi is of Indian and Polish descent and was raised in Chicago. He is best known for his role on the sitcom "Community."