Drew Hicks, popularly known as India Drew, is an American content creator, educator, and cultural ambassador whose love for India, Bhojpuri, and its people has made him a viral sensation and a cross-cultural icon. Based in Bihar, Drew creates content that beautifully blends language, tradition, and humor, capturing the heart of Indian rural life through a uniquely global lens.

Originally from North Carolina, USA, Drew’s journey began with a deep academic interest in South Asian languages. Over time, he not only became fluent in Hindi and Bhojpuri but also embedded himself in the culture, earning the admiration of millions across India’s heartland and diaspora.

Drew was recently honored with the National Creators Award (2024) by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his role in promoting Indian languages and cultural diversity through social media-making him the first foreign creator to receive this recognition.

Through his YouTube videos, Instagram reels, and on-ground experiences, Drew showcases rural India with empathy, joy, and authenticity-challenging stereotypes while celebrating regional pride. Whether he’s singing Bhojpuri songs, attending village weddings, or cooking with locals, India Drew is a living example of cultural immersion and meaningful storytelling.