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IMDb on Wednesday released a new list of the 100 most-watched Indian stars of the last 10 years (2012-2014), which includes familiar names and some surprising names. Topping the list is actress Deepika Padukone, who is the most-watched Indian star of the last decade on IMDb. This list is hand-picked and based on actual page views from IMDb's more than 250 million monthly visitors worldwide. While Deepika Padukone tops the list, superstar Shah Rukh Khan is at number two and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is at number three. Alia Bhatt and Irfan, who passed away in 2020, were ranked fourth and fifth. The other five stars in the top 10 list are Aamir Khan, Sushant Singh Rajput, Salman Khan, Hrithik Roshan and Akshay Kumar. Deepika Padukone, who made her debut opposite Shah Rukh Khan in 2007's Om Shanti Om, has had a turbulent last decade in the film industry.

The decade-long list review phase was particularly great for the actor, who had hits like 'Cocktail', 'Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani' and 'Ram Leela' as well as Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Bajirao', 'Mastani' and 'Padmaavat'. . They walked slowly. He made his Hollywood debut in 2017 in xXx: The Return of Xander Cage with Imtiaz Ali and Vin Diesel's Tamasha. In 2023, she appeared in two blockbusters Pathan and Jaawan with Shah Rukh Khan. Deepika will next be seen in Prabhas''Kalki 2898 AD' and Rohit Shetty's action film 'Singham Again', which will release later this year. Deepika said in a statement, "I am extremely grateful to be included in a list that captures the feelings of viewers around the world." The scope of this recognition was truly humbling and inspired me to continue to reach out with the love that I received from my audience on and off the screen to connect and respond honestly and purposefully. "

“For years, entertainment fans have relied on IMDb to keep up with their favorite stars. This definitive list, based on our official data, provides insight into how the entertainment industry has evolved over the past decade. Celebrating the huge fan base of Indian actors across the globe, IMDb continues to help fans connect more deeply with emerging and established actors. Talent,” said Yamini Bhatodia, head of IMDb India. Although specific figures are not available, Sushant Singh Rajput and Irrfan's IMDB pages have gained more views since their sad demise in 2020 and may have entered the top 10. The top 10 list is surprising as it does not include some big names from the Hindi film industry including Amitabh Bachchan, Katrina Kaif, Kareena Kapoor and Ranbir Kapoor.

An interesting addition to the top 20 list is Samantha Ruth Prabhu, who also reached a wider audience with the hit Pushpa and the later season of The Family Man. After shooting big for last year's blockbuster Animal, actor Tripti Dimri is also on the above list along with stars like Ranbir Kapoor, Nayanthara and Ranveer Singh. Interestingly, Animal and Pushpa starrer Rashmika Mandhana is at number 78 in the list.