15 South Asian Actresses Bringing Much-Needed Representation To Hollywood| Glamour UK

South Asian representation has been making huge strides in mainstream Hollywood recently.

I mean, the 2023 Oscars alone were a massive deal for brown excellence, with the Telugu-language tune Naatu Naatu having everyone on their feet dancing, while Pakistani activist Malala Yousafzai received a coveted Best Documentary Short nom for Stranger at the Gate, which was won by Indian filmmakers Kartiki Gonsalves and Guneet Monga for The Elephant Whisperers.

This follows on from those who have worked tirelessly in the entertainment industry over the years to bring our stories to life, with prominent examples being Mindy Kaling and Priyanka Chopra Jonas.

And now, with us being in the midst of South Asian Heritage Month, it's important to encourage other emerging South Asian talent to reach new heights, and close the gap on South Asian representation on-screen.

Here are our 15 most talented performers who have infiltrated Hollywood and are here to stay and tell our diverse stories.

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