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.

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.

The unique achievement underlines Kohli's remarkable visibility and popularity in the global sporting arena and within the broader cultural context.

Virat Kohli has established himself as the most popular Asian personality, amassing a staggering 10.7 million visits to his Wikipedia page.

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

Despite Virat Kohli's heroic efforts, India fell short of winning the World Cup 2023. Nevertheless, this setback hasn't dampened Virat's popularity.

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.