### List of Indian-Origin or Indian Individuals Mentioned in the Epstein Files
The Epstein files, comprising millions of pages of court documents, emails, and other records released by the US Department of Justice, include references to various high-profile figures. Being mentioned does not imply wrongdoing, involvement in Epstein's crimes, or any criminal activity—many are simply social or professional contacts, and several have denied any meaningful association. Below is a compiled list based on publicly available sources, focusing on individuals of Indian origin or nationality. I've included brief contexts from the documents and any notable denials.
| Name | Background | Context in Files | Denials/Notes |
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| Deepak Chopra | Indian-American author and wellness advocate | Mentioned around 3,300 times; met Epstein multiple times after his 2008 conviction. Emails include discussions about Donald Trump's ex-wife Marla Maples (e.g., a $10,000 bet Epstein lost), a 2016 news story on dropped civil charges against Epstein and Trump, and continued communication until at least 2018. Chopra asked Epstein if he knew Maples, and responded positively when charges were dropped. | Chopra stated he hopes "all of the truth comes out" and is willing to share information with officials; no evidence of impropriety. |
| Mira Nair | Indian-American filmmaker | Attended a 2009 after-party at Ghislaine Maxwell's New York townhouse following a screening of her film *Amelia*, alongside Bill Clinton and Jeff Bezos. Also listed on the host committee for the 2010 Independent Filmmaker Project Spring Gala, to which Epstein was invited. | No allegations of impropriety; appears as a social event attendee. |
| Anurag Kashyap | Indian Bollywood director | Referred to as a "famous Bollywood Director" or "Bollywood guy" in a 2015 email thread among Epstein and others (e.g., Giuseppe Bersani, Gino Yu, Ornella Corazza) discussing a congress in Shanghai and potential workshops on Buddhism, technology, and medicine. Also mentioned in plans for a possible Cuba visit. | No confirmation of attendance or direct meetings with Epstein; no evidence of wrongdoing. |
| Nandita Das | Indian actor and filmmaker | Invited as a speaker to the 2015 Lake District Festival in the UK (organized by Jem Bendell), where Epstein was also invited. The event included wellness activities like yoga, tai chi, and nature walks. | No indication of direct association or attendance alongside Epstein; no impropriety suggested. |
| Anil Ambani | Indian businessman | Introduced to Epstein in 2017 via Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem; emails discuss business deals, financial advice (e.g., seeking $720 million in funding, bankruptcy-proof structures), and White House connections. In 2017, Epstein suggested sending Ambani a "tall Swedish blonde woman" for a visit, to which Ambani replied "Arrange that." Visited Epstein's Manhattan townhouse in 2019 after Modi's re-election; referred to as "Modi's man" in facilitating US-India ties. | No direct allegations of criminal activity; context is primarily business-related. |
| Narendra Modi | Indian Prime Minister | Epstein claimed in a 2017 email to have advised Modi on his Israel visit, stating Modi "took his advice and danced and sang in Israel for the benefit of the US president." Linked indirectly via Ambani's communications about Modi's 2019 election and US access. | India's foreign ministry dismissed it as "trashy ruminations by a convicted criminal"; Modi's party denied any contact, noting no direct communications and that the Israel trip was official with no "dancing or singing" beyond the national song. |
| Hardeep Singh Puri | Indian politician and Union Minister | Sent Epstein a 2014 email outlining reasons to engage with India after Modi's election. At the time, Puri was retired from the Indian Foreign Service and working with the International Peace Institute. | Admitted meeting Epstein 3-4 times as part of delegations, unrelated to Epstein's crimes; denied any deeper involvement. |
This list is not exhaustive, as the files are vast and ongoing releases may reveal more. Some mentions are tangential or unverified, and AI-generated or speculative claims (e.g., from chatbots) have fueled misinformation. For full context, reviewing the original documents or official summaries is recommended