Tarun Khanna is a professor of strategy, international business and economic development at HBS. He has studied entrepreneurship and meritocracy in emerging markets, and authored books on China, India and Singapore. Tarun Khanna , Jorge Paulo Lemann Professor at Harvard Business School, is among the leaders attending the NDTV World Summit 2025 in New Delhi. Tarun Khanna is not only an academic but also a storyteller of economies. His books have inspired policymakers, corporate leaders, and entrepreneurs across continents. Biography: Tarun Khanna is an Indian actor who has appeared in Punjabi and Hindi films and television shows. Smriti Khanna (née Mohan), a fellow television actress, is Khanna ’s spouse. 2014 saw the birth of their son.