Four Indian Americans have been recognized on the TIME100 Creators 2025 list, highlighting their influence in shaping digital culture.
TIME magazine recently unveiled its TIME100 Creators 2025 list, acknowledging the impact of digital content creators across various categories. Four Indian Americans—Samir Chaudry, Jay Shetty, Michelle Khare, and Dhar Mann—were honored for their significant contributions.
Samir Chaudry, aged 35, was listed under the Leaders category alongside his collaborator Colin Rosenblum. Together, they produce content for the ‘Colin and Samir’ YouTube channel. The duo initially focused on lacrosse but pivoted in 2017 to explore the burgeoning creator economy. With nearly 1.6 million subscribers, their channel is renowned for comprehensive interviews with prominent digital figures like MrBeast and Emma Chamberlain. TIME noted that the duo’s platform now includes a podcast and the ‘Publish Press,’ a newsletter dedicated to creator news and trends.
Jay Shetty, a 37-year-old author and podcaster, was also recognized in the Leaders section. His podcast, ‘On Purpose with Jay Shetty,’ consistently ranks high on Spotify’s U.S. health and fitness charts. Drawing from his experience as a former monk and time spent in a Hindu monastery, Shetty discusses personal development topics. “Whether he’s speaking with Oprah, the actor Tom Holland, or the singer and rapper Lizzo,” TIME remarked, “the 37-year-old aims to help people navigate life’s challenges with clarity and intention.” Shetty, who boasts over 30 million followers across platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, recently embarked on a live tour combining motivational storytelling with guided meditation.
Michelle Khare, also in the Leaders category, gained recognition for her YouTube series ‘Challenge Accepted,’ which has amassed over five million subscribers. The series showcases Khare tackling demanding physical and mental challenges, from Houdini-style escapes to FBI training simulations. “When I was a kid, my dream job was to be a Disney Imagineer,” Khare revealed in a June post. “I applied after college but didn’t get the job. I had no idea that rejection would take me on my own creative path to start my YouTube channel.”
Under the Titans category, Dhar Mann, aged 41, was acknowledged for his YouTube short films focusing on moral lessons and social values. With over 25 million subscribers, Dhar Mann Studios was recently named Studio of the Year at the 2025 Shorty Awards. In June, the studio announced its plans to branch into podcasts and ad-supported streaming platforms.
These Indian American creators have not only garnered massive followings but have also shaped digital content by driving trends and promoting positive values, according to TIME.
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