Zoya Akhtar and Deepika Padukone join Amal Clooney, Angelina Jolie, Selena Gomez and other notable names in ‘The Shift’s 90 Plus One’ list

The Shift’s inaugural list of 90 extraordinary women redefining leadership, creativity, and cultural influence around the world has featured two women from Indian cinema, Zoya Akhtar and Deepika Padukone. 

They are in incredible company, alongside names like Amal Clooney, Selena Gomez, Angelina Jolie, Billie Eilish, Amanda Gorman, and other rising voices, legacy leaders and global changemakers.

Both Deepika and Zoya have been pioneers in the make driven industry with their talent and creative choices. 

As Indian women, they have inspired audiences globally, setting new standards. 

The list also honours other Indian-origin women making a global impact, including Leena Nair, Rupi Kaur, Trisha Shetty, Geetha Murali, Shilpa Yarlagadda, and Seema R. Hingorani

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