The Internet Movie Database (IMDb) has released a comprehensive report analysing 25 years of Indian cinema from 2000 to 2025. The report features a list of popular films from this period and, notably, ranks the most-searched celebrities on IMDb over the past decade. In a remarkable achievement, Deepika Padukone has surpassed all three Khans, Shah Rukh, Salman, and Aamir in terms of popularity and search frequency.
The top ten list includes three actresses, with Deepika claiming the number one position. These rankings are based on IMDb’s weekly popularity metrics compiled between January 2014 and April 2024.
The Top Ten Rankings:
- Deepika Padukone – First place
- Shah Rukh Khan – Second place
- Aishwarya Rai Bachchan – Third place
- Alia Bhatt – Fourth place
- Irrfan Khan (late actor) – Fifth place
- Aamir Khan – Sixth place
- Sushant Singh Rajput (late actor) – Seventh place
- Salman Khan – Eighth place
- Hrithik Roshan – Ninth place
- Akshay Kumar – Tenth place
Deepika’s Response
According to reports, Deepika shared her thoughts on topping the list. The actress stated, “When I began my journey, I was often told how a woman should navigate her career to achieve success and what was expected of her. However, from the very start, I was never afraid to ask questions, challenge conventions, or take the more difficult path in order to reshape the framework we’re all expected to fit into.”
She continued, “The faith shown in me by my family, fans, and collaborators has empowered me to make choices and decisions. I hope this will permanently change the path for those who come after me.”
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