National Geographic has unveiled its National Geographic 33 – 2026 list, a lineup of global changemakers for the year. Actors Alia Bhatt and Priyanka Chopra featured in the list as influential voices from India making a global mark. Alia Bhatt and Priyanka Chopra were named in the National Geographic 33 Changemaker list. The list was revealed by National Geographic on March 17. In a statement, National Geographic revealed that the list recognised 33 leaders rising to meet the most critical challenges of our time, making meaningful progress and achieving incredible breakthroughs. ‘These are bold thinkers and problem solvers from across the globe who believe that our world needs imaginative solutions and urgent action—and are leading the charge for change,’ read the statement. Alia Bhatt Alia Bhatt has been recognised for using her platform to bring climate consciousness into the mainstream, championing environmental sustainability and inspiring a new generation to engage with urgent ecological issues. “There’s her production company, Eternal Sunshine, which helped produce a miniseries based on an elephant poaching investigation and continues to support …