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Virat Kohli Surpasses Bollywood Legends As 'Most Popular Asian Personality'
Virat Kohli's on-field prowess, coupled with his charismatic personality, has made him one of the most influential figures in the world of cricket.
![Virat Kohli's on-field prowess, coupled with his charismatic personality, has made him one of the most influential figures in the world of cricket.](https://feeds.abplive.com/onecms/images/uploaded-images/2024/01/02/7f681f34558eaf5743993bf5cc6a9dbc170417573612324_original.jpg?impolicy=abp_cdn&imwidth=720)
Virat Kohli's on-field prowess, coupled with his charismatic personality, has made him one of the most influential figures in the world of cricket.
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![According to FPJ's report in 2023, Virat Kohli outpaced Priyanka Chopra and Shah Rukh Khan in terms of having the most viewed Wikipedia pages among Asians.](https://feeds.abplive.com/onecms/images/uploaded-images/2024/01/02/b7414a643baa139800e057dcc03b130668099.jpg?impolicy=abp_cdn&imwidth=720)
According to FPJ's report in 2023, Virat Kohli outpaced Priyanka Chopra and Shah Rukh Khan in terms of having the most viewed Wikipedia pages among Asians.
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![The unique achievement underlines Kohli's remarkable visibility and popularity in the global sporting arena and within the broader cultural context.](https://feeds.abplive.com/onecms/images/uploaded-images/2024/01/02/88e58f9e54763caec78368f9a7a1e5b1dc370.jpg?impolicy=abp_cdn&imwidth=720)
The unique achievement underlines Kohli's remarkable visibility and popularity in the global sporting arena and within the broader cultural context.
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![Virat Kohli has established himself as the most popular Asian personality, amassing a staggering 10.7 million visits to his Wikipedia page.](https://feeds.abplive.com/onecms/images/uploaded-images/2024/01/02/a18461c1118192944d27982a5489eba40d648.jpg?impolicy=abp_cdn&imwidth=720)
Virat Kohli has established himself as the most popular Asian personality, amassing a staggering 10.7 million visits to his Wikipedia page.
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![Most viewed Wikipedia pages of Asians in 2023: Virat Kohli - 10.7 Million, Shahrukh Khan - 7.7 Million, Priyanka Chopra - 6.5 Million. Source: @CricCrazyJohns](https://feeds.abplive.com/onecms/images/uploaded-images/2024/01/02/a01283d25a6e481b897a441ca131f5eba1909.jpg?impolicy=abp_cdn&imwidth=720)
Most viewed Wikipedia pages of Asians in 2023: Virat Kohli - 10.7 Million, Shahrukh Khan - 7.7 Million, Priyanka Chopra - 6.5 Million. Source: @CricCrazyJohns
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![Despite Virat Kohli's heroic efforts, India fell short of winning the World Cup 2023. Nevertheless, this setback hasn't dampened Virat's popularity.](https://feeds.abplive.com/onecms/images/uploaded-images/2024/01/02/918106cc0ac12654bd8a05eeec9443b4a5a8c.jpg?impolicy=abp_cdn&imwidth=720)
Despite Virat Kohli's heroic efforts, India fell short of winning the World Cup 2023. Nevertheless, this setback hasn't dampened Virat's popularity.
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![Virat Kohli is currently in South Africa for a two-match Test series. In the 1st Test, Kohli became the first batter to score over 2000 runs in a calendar year for the record 7th time.](https://feeds.abplive.com/onecms/images/uploaded-images/2024/01/02/d3fa4c32b151e69359744c7b3f3fddbec043b.jpg?impolicy=abp_cdn&imwidth=720)
Virat Kohli is currently in South Africa for a two-match Test series. In the 1st Test, Kohli became the first batter to score over 2000 runs in a calendar year for the record 7th time.
Published at : 02 Jan 2024 11:50 AM (IST)
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