12 Indian celebrities shine on Forbes Asia’s 100 Digital Stars list

Forbes released a list of Asia’s Digital Stars on December 8th and it features 12 Indian celebrities!

Forbes Asia's 100 Digital Stars list was launched yesterday taking in the celebrities of the Asia-Pacific region who are all the rage in the digital world. 12 Indian celebrities made it on this list including names like Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Akshay Kumar, Alia Bhatt, and Ranveer Singh. 

While announcing the list, Forbes said, “Much of the region’s population is spending time isolated at home, where people are relying on their screens for communication and entertainment.

We’ve given special focus to celebrities who, despite canceled physical events and activities, managed to remain active and relevant, largely by using social media to interact with their fans, raise awareness and inspire optimism. Many also used their influence to help worthy causes, especially those with a Covid-19 focus”. 

Announcing Forbes Asia's inaugural #100DigitalStars list, spotlighting 100 singers, bands, and film and TV stars from across the Asia-Pacific region who have taken the digital world by storm. https://t.co/EzSZ3iq9Uh

— Forbes Asia (@ForbesAsia) December 8, 2020

The list was based on the criteria of social media reach and engagement. Irrespective of the canceled schedules of these start in their respective countries, how they were still able to impact on a local and global level. And also support causes and reach out to the people in this pandemic. 

Take a look:

Amitabh Bachchan - supporting the country through social media 

T 3744 - On the occasion of the Armed Forces Flag Day 2020, we bow our heads in honourable Tribute .. 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/OKawyxZ6yC

— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) December 7, 2020

Shah Rukh Khan - supporting a cause through social media 

“Today a reader, tomorrow a leader.” – Margaret Fuller. Well done and may you multiply the breed of young readers https://t.co/rK03FYkyoj

— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) December 1, 2020

Akshay Kumar - supporting a cause through social media 

This amazing mission needs your attention! @jalotasuh is the only Indian finalist for the @GlblCtzn Prize who through her organization @MynaMahila is trying to improve menstrual health of 2 million girls by 2025! Show your support, vote now : https://t.co/CGgI8efPyz

— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) November 22, 2020

Alia Bhatt - supporting a cause through social media 

The pandemic has affected over 140mn livelihoods across the country & it's our duty to act on it. I pledge to support them by getting involved in
the #SunfeastIndiaRunAsOne movement.Join mehttps://t.co/O4iSnqHMAT Together we will make a difference#LivelihoodsMatter #Moveforgood pic.twitter.com/8XidukUSOu

— Alia Bhatt (@aliaa08) August 29, 2020

Anushka Sharma - donating for relief and sharing through social media 

Our thoughts and prayers with everyone in Bihar & Assam 🙏 https://t.co/GfZDKHlzNX

— Anushka Sharma (@AnushkaSharma) July 30, 2020

Ranveer Singh - sharing and supporting for COVID-19 through social media 

Let us #Unite2FightCorona ! 👊🏾🧿 https://t.co/zHN9XBCGDa

— Ranveer Singh (@RanveerOfficial) October 8, 2020

Hrithik Roshan - sharing and supporting for COVID-19 

Tell Dr Arup I’m gonna learn his steps and dance as good as him someday in Assam . Terrific spirit . 🕺🏻 https://t.co/AdBCarfCYO

— Hrithik Roshan (@iHrithik) October 19, 2020

Katrina Kaif - supporting a cause through social media

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Shahid Kapoor - supporting and sharing through social media 

Great to see the government and the sewadars at the Radha Soami Satsang Centre in Delhi come together to make a 10000 bed facility for patients in need. I have attended many satsangs here. So proud to see the good use it is being put to. pic.twitter.com/k7tYS3MxVF

— Shahid Kapoor (@shahidkapoor) June 28, 2020

Madhuri Dixit - positive thoughtful thoughts through social media 

Today on #InternationalDisabilityDay I wish for a world that views disability, not as an impediment but as a special ability that can be powerful with adequate support & opportunities from all of us ✨

— Madhuri Dixit Nene (@MadhuriDixit) December 3, 2020

Shreya Ghoshal - for the country through her voice and social media 

Here’s a small teaser of #ApniMaati . 2mrw morning we‘ll celebrate #IndependenceDay together with the full song as it premieres on my Youtube channel at 10am. So proud to have been able to create this tribute to our beautiful motherland #India with @shantanumoitra @swanandkirkire pic.twitter.com/pUKOOTu0yh

— Shreya Ghoshal (@shreyaghoshal) August 14, 2020

Neha Kakkar - supporting for COVID-19 through social media 

In these tough times,our Farmers, Truck Drivers & Retailers have continued to bring us joy aur Yeh Ye Heart Work Kehlata Hai. I’ve shared my rendition of this melodious ode. Hope you enjoy it!ThankYou @Lays_India & @smilefoundation for this wonderful initiative #heartwork ♥️🙌🏼 pic.twitter.com/uTiElYijl9

— Neha Kakkar (@iAmNehaKakkar) July 2, 2020

Besides the Indian celebrities, the list includes K-Pop sensations BTS, Blackpink, K-drama star Lee Min-ho, action star Donnie Yen, Hollywood actors Hugh Jackman and Chris Hemsworth, China’s Kris Wu and Dilraba Dilmurat. 

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