Boris Nikolic’s Pune Comments Exposed in Epstein Files

In the massive February 2026 release of unredacted Department of Justice documents, one specific email thread has sparked outrage in India. The correspondence involves Boris Nikolic, a biotech venture capitalist and former chief science adviser to Bill Gates, and Jeffrey Epstein. In a 2012 exchange, Nikolic described his travel experiences in India—specifically in Delhi and Pune—using derogatory language that Epstein enthusiastically mirrored.

The emails were part of the 3.5 million pages of evidence unsealed under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, providing a candid look at the private attitudes of Epstein’s inner circle.

The 2012 Email Exchange

The correspondence took place while Nikolic was traveling in India on business, likely related to his role with the Gates Foundation or his own biotech ventures. In an email to Epstein, Nikolic complained about being "stranded" in the country and described the conditions of the cities he visited.

• Nikolic’s Comments: Nikolic described Delhi and Pune as "filthy" and "in the middle of nowhere." He warned Epstein that if he ever visited, he would "HATE it," citing the environment and logistics as primary reasons for his frustration.

• Epstein’s Response: Epstein responded supportively to Nikolic’s complaints, stating that he "fully understand[s]" the sentiment and that no apology for the venting was needed.

Epstein’s Own Disdain for India

The files also reveal that Epstein held his own deep-seated prejudices against the region. Despite efforts by various Indian officials and businessmen—including Hardeep Singh Puri, who is mentioned elsewhere in the files—to "excite" Epstein’s interest in Indian economic opportunities, Epstein remained hostile.

In a 2014 email exchange, Epstein wrote:

“I want nothing to do with India, hot, smells like shit, filthy.”

Another brief, blunt email from Epstein simply stated: “Leaving India. HATE it.”

Boris Nikolic: A Central Figure in the 2026 Files

Boris Nikolic has emerged as one of the most frequently mentioned figures in the 2026 document release due to his dual role as a high-level Gates adviser and a close confidant of Epstein.

1. The "Successor Executor": Nikolic’s name first gained international notoriety when it was revealed he was named as a "backup executor" in Epstein’s will, signed just two days before his 2019 death. Nikolic has consistently stated he was unaware of this appointment and declined the role.

2. The "Boris" Resignation Letter: The 2026 files contain a draft resignation letter written by Epstein from the perspective of "Boris." In the draft, Epstein writes that he had been asked to participate in things "ranging from the morally inappropriate to the ethically unsound." Bill Gates's representatives have called these documents "unverified and defamatory" attempts by Epstein to manipulate his associates.

3. The Kimbal Musk Introduction: Emails from 2012 also show Nikolic and Epstein working together to introduce Kimbal Musk (brother of Elon Musk) to a woman in Epstein's circle, with Nikolic telling Musk to "be nice" to her because Epstein "goes crazy when someone mistreats his girls."

Reaction in India

The release of the "filthy" comments has led to a backlash on Indian social media and within the Indian parliament. Opposition leaders have used the files to question why high-ranking officials were seeking to fast-track visas for Epstein's associates as late as 2014, given Epstein's private contempt for the country.

Nikolic, who has not been accused of any criminal wrongdoing, recently told The Wall Street Journal in early February 2026 that he "deeply regrets" his association with Epstein, calling the late financier a "master manipulator."

Source - https://www.thebridgechronicle.com/pune/epstein-files-boris-nikolic-pune-comments-agn97

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