Shah Rukh Khan is the Most Popular Indian Star of 2023, Followed by Alia Bhatt in the List
IMDb, the world’s most popular and authoritative source for information on movies, TV, and celebrities, today announced the Top 10 Most Popular Indian Stars of 2023, a unique list which is determined based on the actual page views of the more than 200 million monthly visitors to IMDb worldwide.
Shah Rukh Khan, the IMDb No. 1 Indian celebrity of 2023, appeared in two blockbusters (Pathaan and Jawan), generating unrivaled, worldwide fan interest this year.
“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 Internet Movie Data base global audience this year,” said Yaminie Patodia, head of IMDb India.
“Our unique year-end top 10 list is compiled based on the page views of hundreds of millions of fans globally who rely on IMDb to discover, decide what to watch, and learn more about their favorite stars.”
IMDb Top 10 Most Popular Indian Stars of 2023
- Shah Rukh Khan
- Alia Bhatt
- Deepika Padukone
- Wamiqa Gabbi
- Nayanthara
- Tamannaah Bhatia
- Kareena Kapoor Khan
- Sobhita Dhulipala
- Akshay Kumar
- Vijay Sethupathi
IMDb Most Popular Indian Stars
Thanking her fans, Alia Bhatt (ranked No. 2) said: “Internet Movie Data base is the true representation of the audiences’ choices. I’ve always believed that they are the real kings and queens, and nothing is beyond them. I thank my audience for bringing me to the position that I am at. While I hope to continue entertaining them, I am filled with only love and gratitude. I also promise to keep working hard and bringing more inspiring stories and characters on screen.”
Wamiqa Gabbi (ranked No. 4), reflecting on her inclusion on the definitive Internet Movie Data base Top 10 list for the first time, said: “This is my debut on the IMDb Most Popular Indian Stars list, and I am delighted! The fact that IMDb represents the sentiment of the global audience makes this even more special for me.
From Vishal Bhardwaj’s spy thriller Khufiya and Vikramaditya Motwane’s period drama Jubilee, to the heartwarming web series Modern Love Chennai, and as well as the Punjabi film Kali Jotta, I’ve had a busy year working across genres and languages, and it makes me happy and grateful that my fans have appreciated that. I look forward to working with the same dedication on my upcoming projects and returning the love showered upon me.”
