Celebrated figures from the South Asian film industry, Indian actress Alia Bhatt and British-Indian actor Dev Patel, are celebrating double victories as they secure esteemed positions on Time magazine’s revered “100 Most Influential People of 2024” list.
Director of ‘Heart of Stone’, Tom Harper, who collaborated with Alia on her first English-language movie, penned an article in the magazine praising Bhatt as a “truly international star.”
Harper commended Bhatt’s dedication and collaborative spirit, highlighting her readiness to tackle creative challenges. He shared, “I met Alia on Heart of Stone, her English-language film debut. Despite her fame, on set she is self-effacing and funny. There is a grace to the way she goes about her work: focused, open to ideas, and willing to take creative risks. One of my favorite moments in the film came from an improvisation at the end of a take where she took the emotional thread and ran with it.”
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In response, Alia expressed her gratitude on Instagram, writing, “Honored to be a part of the #TIME100 @time Thank you dearest #TomHarper for your kind kind words.”
Joining Bhatt on the list is Indian-origin actor Dev Patel, whose profile was written by Get Out and Nope actor Daniel Kaluuya.
“Dev radiates goodness. His humanity shines through every time he graces the screen, leaving you no choice but to root for him even when his character is doing something foul; his presence makes you understand where he’s coming from,” Kaluuya praised. He also lauded Dev’s latest release, Monkey Man.
The inclusion of Bhatt and Patel, along with wrestler Sakshi Malik, in Time’s prestigious list highlights their significant contributions and impact in the global entertainment landscape, solidifying their positions as influential figures in the industry.
