Shah Rukh Khan Named the Most Popular Indian Star of 2023 IMDb
Shah Rukh Khan has secured the top spot on IMDb’s list of most popular Indian stars of 2023, following the successes of his recent films “Pathaan” and “Jawan”. Khan is set to wrap up the year with the upcoming release of “Dunki” on December 21, a film directed Rajkumar Hirani.
Among the other female stars dominating the top 10 list are Alia Bhatt, Deepika Padukone, and Wamiqa Gabbi. Bhatt, who secured the second spot on the list, achieved major success with her role in “Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani” as well as her Hollywood debut in the Netflix movie “Heart of Stone”. On the other hand, Padukone starred in “Pathaan” and made a cameo appearance in “Jawan”.
Aside from Khan, Nayanthara and Vijay Sethupathi, who starred in “Jawan”, also made the list. Nayanthara made her debut in Hindi cinema with her role in the film, while Sethupathi appeared as the main antagonist, as well as a cop in the Prime Video series “Farzi”.
The ranking also features Tamannaah Bhatia, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Sobhita Dhulipala, who all had significant accomplishments on various streaming platforms.
Actor Akshay Kumar also made the top 10 list due to his appearances in “OMG 2”, “Mission Raniganj”, and “Selfiee”.
Yaminie Patodia, head of IMDb India, commented on the rankings, noting, “From Shah Rukh Khan’s return to the big screen with two blockbusters, to Alia Bhatt starring in international thriller ‘Heart of Stone’, the IMDb Most Popular Indian Stars of 2023 list reveals the Indian stars who generated the most fan excitement and engagement across the IMDb global audience this year.”
Both Bhatt and Gabbi expressed their gratitude at making the list, thanking their fans for their support and discussing their hopes to continue entertaining audiences with new and inspiring stories on screen.
The success of these Indian stars reflects the sentiment of the global audience, as total page views from millions of people worldwide contribute to the annual top 10 list, reflecting the impact and influence of Indian cinema around the world.