Prabhas, the star of Baahubali, has been chosen the number one South Asian superstar in the world for 2021 by the Eastern Eye weekly publication in the United Kingdom. The 42-year-old actor, who is best known for the Telugu blockbusters Bujjigadu, Billa, Darling, and two Baahubali films, was chosen for the annual 50 Asian Celebrities in the World list, which will be published in Eastern Eye, for his ability to bring attention to regional language films in India.
Prabhas came out on top of a long list of worldwide celebrities from the world of film, television, literature, music, and social media for his role in transforming the world’s largest film business. Prabhas has brought regional language films in India to the forefront at a level that has never been seen before. He has demonstrated that Bollywood is no longer in charge, and he has motivated everyone to release Indian films in different languages at the same time,” said Asjad Nazir, the entertainment editor for Eastern Eye, who prepared the list. The star’s current projects include Radhe Shyam, Adipurush, Salaar, and Spirit. Radhe Shyam, starring Prabhas and Pooja Hegde, will be released in India on January 14, 2022.
The top 50 South Asian stars that shone brightest in 2021 include individuals who did outstanding work, made a beneficial influence, broke boundaries, burst glass ceilings, drew fan attention, or were just inspiring in their own unique manner.
Riz Ahmed, a British Pakistani actor, and musician came in second for his ground-breaking work in Hollywood, which included becoming the first Muslim to be nominated for an Oscar for Best Actor in a Motion Picture for Sound of Metal, speaking out against Islamophobia, and advocating for more equitable representation.
Priyanka Chopra, who came in third place, was previously one of the world’s most recognized Indian women, and her 2021 projects include The White Tiger and the next Hollywood tentpole The Matrix Resurrections.
Mindy Kaling, an Indian-American, came in fourth. Kaling, who is one of Hollywood’s most powerful South Asian figures, has a slew of projects under her belt and is a strong role model for “working mothers,” according to the newspaper.
Shreya Ghoshal (fifth) is the highest-ranking singer, having delivered more hit songs in several languages than anybody else, and all in the same year she gave birth to her first child, according to the report.
Pakistan-born Sixth place goes to American actor Kumail Nanjiani, who played superhero Kingo in the Marvel film The Eternals, while seventh place goes to Pakistani actor Sajal Aly, who is followed by British-Indian music artist Charli CXX, British actor Dev Patel, and Shehnaaz Gill (10).
The oldest star on the list is 79-year-old Amitabh Bachchan (No. 32), while the youngest is 18-year-old actress Sumbul Touqeer Khan (No. 16), who is best known for her lead character in the successful television series Imlie.
Diljit Dosanjh (11), Lilly Singh (12), Taapsee Pannu (14), Vijay (15), Rubina Dilaik (17), and Akshay Kumar are among the other notable personalities on the 2021 list (18)
