Twitter is undoubtedly the most popular micro-blogging site in the world and one of the most installed applications globally. Though everyone can use Twitter, it is mainly used for official and even unofficial announcements by offices, organizations, and famous personalities. It is one of the best ways for celebrities to interact with their fans and the common public. In India, almost all celebrities are on Twitter, and some are among the most followed globally. Here in this blog, we will see the top most followed persons in India. So here is the list.
Narendra Modi
India is a country with the world’s second-largest population, so it’s obvious that its Prime Minister will be the most followed person. Narendra Modi is not only India’s most followed person on Twitter but also one of the most followed people globally. Moreover, he is the most followed person on Twitter in Asia. Currently, Narendra Modi has over 81 Million followers and 24456 followings. One more interesting fact about Narendra Modi is he is the most followed current head of the state globally.
Virat Kohli
The popularity of Virat Kohli is not hidden from anyone. When it comes to Cricket, no one can beat Virat Kohli in terms of fan following. So Virat Kohli is the most followed Cricket personality globally and India’s most followed sports personality. Though PMO India holds the second position in terms of followers today, we are discussing individual personalities, so Virat Kohli is at position 2. Virat Kohli has over 49 million followers and 65 followings.
Amitabh Bacchan
So the third most followed person in India is no other than Amitabh Bacchan. He is the greatest actor of all time, and his popularity and fan following are not limited to India only. The BigB is one of the most followed actors in the world and the most followed Bollywood celebrity in India and globally. He is very active on Twitter and has posted more than 69K tweets. Currently, Amitabh Bacchan has above 47 million followers and 1804 followings.
Akshay Kumar
When talking most famous personalities in India, how can we forget Akshay Kumar? Akshay Kuman holds 4th position in India’s list of most followed persons on Twitter. He is the second most followed actor and Bollywood personality after Amitabh Bacchan. On the global list also, Akshay Kumar is one of the most followed actors. So you can imagine its popularity at the international level. Akshay Kumar has more than 45 million followers and 27 followings. He is also very active on Twitter and has posted more than 41K tweets.
Salman Khan
The Dabang Khan of Bollywood, Salman Khan, is the 5th most followed person in India. He is one of the most popular actors not only in India but at the International level also. Salman Khan is very close to Akshay Kumar in terms of followers, and there are chances that he will suppress Akshay Kumar soon. One of the reasons behind Salman Khan’s popularity is the Being Human NGO run by him. He currently has more than 44 million followers and 28 followings. Salman Khan has posted around 43K tweets, so you can imagine his Twitter activity.
Shah Rukh Khan
The King Khan of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan, is undoubtedly one of the most popular and followed personalities in the world. His fan following is spread all across the globe. Shah Rukh Khan remains highly active on Twitter as he has tweeted more than 58K tweets. He currently has around 42 million followers and 77 followings. He is also one of the most followed Bollywood Personalities globally.
Sachin Tendulkar
Sachin Tendulkar is known as the God of Cricket, so it’s obvious that he has a huge following. It is one of the most followed Cricket personalities globally and India’s second most sports personality. Sachin Tendulkar is followed by cricket fans from all across the globe. He currently has 37 million followers and 81 followings. He has tweeted around 4k tweets.
Hrithik Roshan
The craze of Bollywood is everywhere, so it’s obvious that Bollywood Stars will dominate the list. Our next most followed person in India is Hrithik Roshan. He is one of the most handsome people in the world, so millions are mad about his personality and beauty. This handsome hunk is the 5th most Bollywood personality in India. He currently has 31 million followers and 89 followings. Hrithik roshan also remains active on Twitter and tweets frequently. He has tweeted 6040 tweets.
Priyanka Chopra
Finally, a woman! So Priyanka Chopra is the most followed woman in India. She is also the most followed woman Bollywood celebrity in India. She is also one of the most followed women actors globally as she has worked in Holywood movies. Also, after marrying Nick Jonas, Priyanka Chopra made news globally. Priyanka Chopra has more than 27 million followers and 539 followings. she has posted around 22k tweets.
Deepika Padukone
Another Bollywood celebrity. Deepika Padukone is the second most followed woman in India after Priyanka Chopra. She was also one of the most followed female actors globally. She is very close to Priyanka Chopra and can surpass her very soon. Deeps has more than 27 million followers and 67 followings. This beautiful actress doesn’t remain highly active on Twitter, as she has tweeted just 600 tweets.
Conclusion
So these are the most followed persons in India. From politicians to cricketers and actors, the list has globally known personalities. And all of them have great international influence and popularity. The list is mainly dominated by Bollywood actors, as there are 7 Bollywood personalities on this list.
