Shaheer Ahmed
The list of Top 50 Asian Stars has been dominated by the Pakistani showbiz industry. These Pakistani superstars received both national and worldwide recognition for their significant contributions to the entertainment industry.
Pakistani actors and singers have made their nation proud. From Fawad Khan to Arooj Aftab, there have been eight celebrities included alongside other South Asian musicians on Britain’s EasternEye.
The list includes Fawad Khan, Sajal Aly, Atif Aslam, Ali Sethi and Shae Gill, Humayun Saeed, Hadiqa Kiana, Arooj Aftab, and Riz Ahmed.
Fawad Khan:
Ranked at number 2 is Pakistani heartthrob Fawad Khan. He achieved it for his outstanding performance in The Legend of Maula Jatt. The attractive star broke all international box office records for Pakistan.
Atif Aslam:
Following Khan is the iconic singer Atif Aslam securing the 13th spot. Aslam also became the most-streamed Pakistani singer of 2022.
Sajal Aly:
After Atif comes actress Sajal Aly sitting at number 16. The actress made her international debut with the English film What’s Love Got To Do With It? that propelled her to international stardom.
Riz Ahmed:
Riz Ahmed gained 17th ranking. By taking home the Best Live Action Short Film Oscar at the 94th Academy Awards for The Long Goodbye, this British Asian actor has been gleaming like a diamond.
Arooj Aftab:
The New York based singer, Arooj Aftab, achieved 38th slot. Additionally, she is the first female musician from Pakistan to be named a Grammy nominee for Best Global Music Performance.
Hadiqa Kiani:
The brilliant singer Hadiqa Kiani is at number 40. The Pakistani pop icon gained the slot for her sold-out performances, philanthropy, and humanitarian work amid the country’s devastating floods.
Humayun Saeed:
At number 45 is another fine actor of Lollywood who recently made his Netflix debut, Humayun Saeed. Saeed’s fine acting skills helped him land a key role as Dr. Hasnat Khan in the popular The Crown series.
Shae Gill and Ali Sethi:
After Saeed, at number 46 is the Pasoori duo Shae Gill and Ali Sethi. Credited with the most viral Asian song of 2022, the song helped the singers witness their stardom skyrocket.
