UK primarily based publication Japanese Eye launched the newest version of its 50 Asian Celebrities within the World listing which options celebrities primarily based on the impression they’ve made on the media business. The candidates ranged from arenas similar to Hollywood, the music business, tv and social media. A number of Pakistanis made it to the listing and a few like Riz Ahmed, Kumail Nanjiani and Sajal Aly are within the prime 10.
The highest 50 listing celebrated Asians who left a mark in 2021 via their work and made a constructive impression, those that went past bounds, had been common amongst followers or only a supply of inspiration of their distinctive methods. The generated consequence was primarily based on public enter in addition to they voted for his or her favourites on social media. Nevertheless, though the listing says ‘Asian’, it seems to have centered solely on South Asia.
British-Pakistani actor Riz Ahmed got here in second for his floor breaking work in Hollywood, which included changing into the primary Muslim to get an Oscar nomination for Greatest Actor. He additionally starred within the lately launched huge funds movie Encounter. Ahmed can be identified for having spoken out towards Islamophobia and lack of minority illustration within the business.
Pakistan-born American actor Kumail Nanjiani ranked sixth and actually broke the mould by enjoying a superhero within the film Eternals.
Sajal Aly got here in seventh and is thought for the number of roles she’s performed. Her dramas Alif and Yaqeen Ka Safar have acquired immense love. This 12 months was crammed together with her engaged on totally different tasks similar to Ishq-e-Laa and Chup Raho. She additionally acted in her first English language movie What’s Love Bought To Do With It, which is able to “break ground for leading ladies in her country,” in accordance with Japanese Eye.
Aly known as it “a great honour” for her to be included within the prime 10. “The challenges Covid-19 introduced continued in 2021 however this didn’t deter me from working onerous. In reality, 2021 was one in every of my busiest years with two movies and two dramas back-to-back. As we inch nearer to 2022, I want to take this second to reiterate my dedication in the direction of my craft and want to guarantee my followers around the globe there are extra thrilling tasks to witness in 2022,” she mentioned.
The actor additionally reposted the highest 10 listing on her Instagram story.
Singer-songwriter Hadiqa Kiani, identified for songs like her OST for Zindagi Gulzar Hai, and ‘Boohay Barian’ ranked quantity 30 on the listing. Kiani is likely one of the few artists who sings in a number of languages similar to Urdu, Punjabi and Pashto and has gained many awards, each native and worldwide. She took to Instagram to specific gratitude.
Actor Yumna Zaidi, identified for her roles in dramas Pyaar Ke Sadqay and Khushi Ek Roag, is 35th on the listing. She’s at present starring in a lot hyped dramas Parizaad and Sinf-e-Aahan.
Actor Bilal Abbas Khan, who gained the Greatest Rising Expertise award on the Lux Fashion Awards, ranked 39th on the listing. Khan additionally starred in Pyaar Ke Sadqay and lately celebrated the discharge of his movie Khel Khel Mein.
The listing was topped by Indian actor Prabhas and it additionally included notable Indian celebrities similar to actors Mindy Kaling, Priyanka Chopra and singer Shreya Goshal.
