Archive · 4 Jan 2026
Indian-origin professionals honored in UK New Year Honours
This year, many Indian-origin professionals in the UK were honored by King Charles III for their hard work and contributions to society.
These honors are given every year to recognize people who have done great things in their communities and fields.
Some of the honorees include Meera Syal and Meena Upadhyaya, who received the highest honor, called a Damehood.
Others, like Dhruv Patel and Gurpreet Singh Jagpal, were honored for their work in civic leadership, entrepreneurship, and education.
These honors are a way to say thank you to people who have made a big difference in the lives of others.
Around 30 Indian-origin professionals were honored in the 2025 New Year Honours list.
Meera Syal and Meena Upadhyaya received Damehoods for their contributions to literature, drama, charity, and community cohesion.
Dhruv Patel and Gurpreet Singh Jagpal were honored for their services to civic leadership, charity, and entrepreneurship education.
Other honorees include Rukshana Kapasi, Paavan Popat, and Narinder Kaur Shergill, recognized for their work in healthcare, housing, and justice administration.
Sports stars and artists like Isa Guha and Mani Kohli were also honored for their contributions to inclusivity, cricket, and fashion.
- Who
- Indian-origin professionals in the UK
- What
- Received New Year Honours from King Charles III
- When
- 2025
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Why
- For their achievements and service in various fields
- Honor Type
- New Year Honours
- Year
- 2025
- Number of Indian-origin Honorees
- Around 30
- Notable Honorees
- Meera Syal, Meena Upadhyaya, Dhruv Patel, Neeta Avnash Kaur Atkar, Rupesh Mohan Mehta, Gurpreet Singh Jagpal, Rukshana Kapasi, Paavan Popat, Narinder Kaur Shergill, Harjinder Singh Lallie, Isa Guha, Mani Kohli, Avtar Singh Matharu, Ritan Ashvinkumar Mehta, Ranu Mehta-Radia, Balbir Singh
- King
- King Charles III
- Country
- United Kingdom