New Delhi: Shah Rukh Khan has topped the 2023 IMDb top 10 list of the most well-known Indian stars following the success of his blockbuster dramas 'Pathaan' and 'Jawan.'
The two great hits of 2023 that the Badshah of Bollywood delivered, Jawan and Pathaan, are currently the No. 2 and No. 3 highest grossing Hindi films globally.
Actors Alia Bhatt and Deepika Padukone have secured the second and third ranks, respectively.
Expressing gratitude on securing the number 2 position on the list, Alia said, "IMDb is the true representation of the audiences’ choices. I’ve always believed that they are the real king and queen... and nothing is beyond them. All I want to say is that 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 bring more and more inspiring stories and characters on screen."
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Actress Wamiqa Gabbi of 'Jubilee' and 'Charlie Chopra' fame secured the fourth position on the list for her nuanced performances.
"I am truly humbled and elated to find myself amongst the esteemed names on IMDb's Annual 10 Most Popular Celebrities List for 2023. This journey has been nothing short of a dream, and the love and support from audiences around the world have been overwhelming. This year has been a whirlwind of opportunities and learning, and I am immensely grateful for the chance to collaborate with incredibly talented individuals and especially all my directors. To be ranked as the 4th most popular celebrity of the year is both an honor and a responsibility”, said an elated Wamiqa.
Nayanthara, Tamannaah Bhatia, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Sobhita Dhulipala are placed on the fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth spots respectively.
Next up is Akshay Kumar, the "Khiladi" of Bollywood, who is ranked ninth. Star Vijay Sethupathi comes in at number ten, behind Akshay.