Is Kash Patel a Hindu? Kashyap 'Kash' Patel is now set to take over as the first Indian-origin Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director. From the traditional ‘Jai Shri Krishna’ greeting for his family to support for Ayodhya’s Ram Temple, Kash Patel has has often spoken about his faith unabashedly. Born to Gujarati immigrant parents, Kash Patel has now emerged as one of Trump's most loyal allies.