Notable Hongkongers of South Asian Origin
- Gopaldas Holaram "Gary" Ahuja, elected district council member (Tsim Sha Tsui East)
- Hari Harilela, chairman of the Harilela Group
- The Kadoorie family
- Vivek Mahbubani, stand-up comedian and TV presenter
- Sir Hormusjee Naorojee Mody (12 October 1838 - 16 June 1911), businessman; donated a large sum of money to help establish the University of Hong Kong
- Dorabjee Naorojee Mithaiwala, founder of the Star Ferry
- Gill Mohindepaul Singh, actor
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