Indian-origin executives rose to the highest levels of the American entertainment industry, gaining unprecedented influence over what the world watches and listens to. Ashok Amritraj built Hyde Park Entertainment into a major film production company, while Bhaskar Menon led EMI Music Worldwide, helping shape the global music industry during the era of artists such as The Beatles, Pink Floyd, and Queen. In the streaming age, Bela Bajaria took charge of Netflix’s global programming and Ravi Ahuja assumed leadership of Sony Pictures Entertainment. Together, they directed billions of dollars in content investment and shaped entertainment consumed around the world.
