India & the 2026 Epstein Files

As the Department of Justice continues its massive document release under the Epstein Files Transparency Act of 2026, the global reach of Jeffrey Epstein’s network has become a focal point in India. The latest tranche of data—including internal emails and verified meeting logs—contains mentions of several prominent Indian businessmen, filmmakers, and politicians.

While inclusion in the files does not imply criminal involvement, the 2026 disclosures provide a rare look at how Epstein attempted to position himself as a bridge between the Indian elite and the U.S. government.

1. Anil Ambani: The "Backchannel" Communications

The most significant Indian name in the 2026 files is billionaire Anil Ambani, chairman of the Reliance Group. Unlike many celebrities who were merely "name-dropped," the DOJ released a series of direct messages and emails between Ambani and Epstein dating from 2017 to 2019.

• The Connection: Ambani was reportedly introduced to Epstein in early 2017 by Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem.

• The Goal: The messages suggest Ambani sought Epstein’s advice on navigating the newly inaugurated Trump administration. Ambani allegedly requested Epstein’s help to facilitate meetings with Jared Kushner and Steve Bannon ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 2017 visit to Washington.

• The "Dessert" Code: One 2017 exchange mentions a dinner in Paris where Epstein references "dessert"—a term investigators believe was code for young women. Ambani expressed regret for missing the dinner, saying, "Sorry. My loss." However, there is no evidence in the logs that Ambani ever accepted offers of illegal services.

2. Mira Nair: The 2009 Afterparty

Award-winning filmmaker Mira Nair appears in the records through a 2009 email sent by high-society publicist Peggy Siegal to Epstein.

• The Event: The email discusses an afterparty for the screening of Nair’s film Amelia, held at Ghislaine Maxwell’s Manhattan townhouse.

• The Context: The guest list included former President Bill Clinton and Jeff Bezos. In 2026, Nair’s representatives clarified that she was an invited guest at a professional film event and had no personal or social relationship with Epstein or Maxwell beyond that evening.

3. Hardeep Singh Puri: Business Networking

The 2026 files also contain mentions of Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri. The records show email exchanges from 2014 regarding business networking and potential investments in India.

• The Detail: Puri reportedly visited Epstein’s Manhattan home on three occasions between 2015 and 2017.

• The Defense: Puri has stated that these interactions were strictly business-related, focused on "exciting" American interest in Indian economic initiatives. The Indian government has dismissed the inclusion of these names as "trashy ruminations" of a criminal attempting to look more influential than he was.

4. Deepak Chopra: The "Guru" Correspondence

Alternative medicine advocate Deepak Chopra appears in several 2016 emails. The correspondence shows Chopra asking Epstein about social connections and reacting with "Good" when Epstein falsely claimed a civil case against him had been dropped. Chopra has since expressed hope that "the full truth comes out" and has distanced himself from Epstein.

Summary of Indian Names in 2026 Disclosures

Why It Matters in 2026

The 2026 disclosures highlight Epstein’s role as a "global fixer." For many Indians in the files, Epstein was viewed as a high-level gatekeeper to power in New York and Washington. While no charges have been filed against any Indian citizens mentioned, the records illustrate the massive social web Epstein spun to normalize his presence in the highest echelons of global industry.

Source - https://www.herzindagi.com/society-culture/epstein-files-from-anil-ambani-to-mira-nair-indians-whose-names-appear-in-the-files-article-1054934

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