The
10 most followed Pakistani celebritie
Back in the day, the only measure
of a celebrity’s popularity was how well they performed in their respective
fields. But with the dawn of the digital era, things have changed. These days,
it is all about the number of followers on various social media platforms-
Instagram in particular. Celebrities don’t exactly have to do a lot of projects
for them to be considered popular; they just need to have a high fan following
on Instagram. This is exactly the case with Pakistani celebrities. Some of them
have been absent from the screen for a long time but their Instagram following
has only increased. Following are the names of Pakistani celebrities with the
highest number of followers on Instagram.
Ayeza Khan – 8M followers
Ayeza Khan was recently in the news for becoming the first Pakistani celebrity to reach the 8 million mark on Instagram. She started her career in 2011 and starred in several blockbuster dramas like Pyarey Afzal, Tum Kon Piya and Toh Dil Ka Kya Hua. She received critical acclaim for her performance as the “gold-digger” Mehwish in Mere Paas Tum Ho. Her marriage to fellow actor Danish Taimoor also contributed to her star power as both of them had a massive fan following. Ayeza Khan is collaborating with Turkish actress Gulsim Ali for a fashion photoshoot.
Aiman Khan- 7.9M followers
Aiman Khan started her career by appearing in
supporting roles in dramas like Behadd, Digest Writer and Mann
Mayal. Her career took off when she appeared in a negative role alongside
Saboor Ali and Sameena Peerzada in ARY’s Bay Qusoor. Since then,
she has appeared in numerous dramas as the main lead, including Baandi, Ishq
Tamasha, Ghar Titli Ka Par, and won the audience with her
performances. She is married to fellow actor Muneeb Butt, who also enjoys a 3M
fan following on Instagram. Her twin sister Minal Khan also started her career
along the same lines and has a massive fan following of 6.5M followers on
Instagram.
Mahira Khan- 7M followers
After starting her career as a VJ, Mahira Khan
made her debut in films in a supporting role in Shoaib Mansoor’s Bol. In
the same year, she also made her drama debut by starring in Mehreen Jabbar’s Neeyat.
Although critics had started taking note of her performances, it wasn’t until
she starred in Sarmad Khoosat’s drama Humsafar opposite Fawad Khan
when she amassed a massive fan following. Their fans immediately started
shipping the actors because of how realistic their performances in the drama
were. Since then, she has been a part of several super hit dramas and films
including a Bollywood film Raees opposite Shahrukh Khan.
The versatile Sajal Aly started her career by
doing minor roles in dramas like Nadaaniyan, Mastana Mahi, and Mere
Qatil Mere Dildar. Her first lead role was in ARY’s Mehmoodabad Ki
Malakian. Sajal’s breakthrough role was when she starred as Nanhi in GEO TV’s
drama Nanhi, for which she received critical acclaim. Her dramas Chup
Raho, Yakeen Ka Safar, O Rangreza, Aangan, Alif, and Yeh Dil Mera cemented
her as one of the most talented actresses of Pakistan. Her fans started
shipping her with her Yakeen Ka Safar co-star Ahad Raza Mir because
of their sizzling chemistry. She then went on to marry Ahad in 2020. Sajal is
also set to star in a Hollywood project ‘What’s Love Got To Do With It?’
alongside notable names like Emma Thompson and Lily James.
Mawra Hocane- 6.2M followers
Mawra
Hocane was a theater artist and a VJ before turning to act for the camera. She
started her career with dramas like Aahista Aahista, Ik Tamanna Lahasil
Si, and Nikhar Gaye Gulab Saare. After appearing in a few
dramas in the lead roles, she landed a role in a Bollywood film titled Sanam
Teri Kasam. She then made her Pakistani film debut in Jawani Phir
Nahi Ani 2. Her performances in dramas like Sammi, Aangan, and
Sabaat established her as one of the best actresses of Pakistan. She also owns
a clothing line UxM with her sister, Urwa Hocane. Apart from her acting career,
Mawra Hocane is a graduate of the University of London with a law degree.
Leading the men’s side of the highest number of followers on Instagram is Atif Aslam with more than 5 million followers. The singer-actor is a hit not just among the Pakistani audience, but worldwide too, especially in India. His song ‘Aadat’ remains one of the most iconic songs of Pakistan and to this date and fans cannot stop listening to it. Apart from working in the band ‘Jal’ and releasing solo albums, Atif also lent his voice for several Bollywood films including Zeher, Kalyug, and Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani. He is also a part of several seasons of Coke Studio. Although he has been a part of many reality shows, the only time he acted was in Shoaib Mansoor’s Bol.
Ali Zafar- 4.5M followers
Unlike
Atif Aslam, Ali Zafar first started his career as an actor and then went on to
become a singer. He worked in dramas like Kollege Jeans, Kanch Ke Par,
and Landa Bazar. His first song was for the Pakistani film Shararat in
2003. During the same year, he released his first solo album called ‘Huqa
Pani’. The album was a super hit, selling over 5,000,000 copies. After that,
the actor has enjoyed success in both his acting and singing career. He started
his career in Bollywood with the film Tere Bin Laden and then
starred in many Bollywood films like Chasme Baddoor, Mere Brother Ki
Dulhan, Total Siyapp, and Kill Dil. He made his debut in Lollywood films
with Teefa In Trouble, opposite Maya Ali.
Imran Abbas- 4.3M followers
Often
considered as one of the most handsome faces of Pakistan, Imran Abbas started
his career as a model. He made his acting debut with Umrao Jaan Ada.
Channels and directors immediately started taking note of his acting and good
looks. It wasn’t long until he starred in several dramas in the lead role.
Today, he is considered one of the best actors of Pakistan having worked in
excellent dramas like Mera Naseeb, Khuda Aur Muhabbat, Akbari Asghari,
and Tum Kon Piya. Although he is yet to make an appearance on the
big screen in Lollywood, he has worked in various Bollywood films like Creature
3D, Jaanisaar, and Ae Dil Hai Mushkil.
Danish Taimoor- 3.9M followers
Danish
Taimoor is one of those actors who didn’t reach heights of success overnight.
He worked very hard to reach where he is today and it shows. He started his
acting debut in the drama ‘Mystery Series’. After that, he appeared in multiple
dramas like Noor Pur Ki Rani, Perfume Chowk, Raju
Rocket, and Rehaai. His acting was especially appreciated in Ramadan’s
special drama- Chaudvin Ka Chand. Since then, he has been a part of
several successful dramas like Sannata, Ab Dekh Khuda Kya Karta Hai,
and Deewangi. In 2014, he married fellow actress Ayeza Khan, which
only enhanced their popularity. The actor has also been a part of a handful of
films including Jalaibee, Wrong No., Mehrunisa V Lub U.
Humayun Saeed- 2.4M followers
With a
career spanning over two decades, Humayun Saeed is truly what they call a
superstar. From acting to producing, there isn’t a field Humayun hasn’t shown
his mettle in. He started his career as a television producer. Unfortunately,
it did not produce favorable results. He then decided to enter the world of
showbiz as an actor and debuted with Farz Ek Qarz. Apart from
debuting as an actor in the drama industry, he also entered the Lollywood
industry with Intehar. He played the antagonist of the film and was
appreciated for his acting. Since then, Humayun has appeared in many dramas and
films- most of which proved to be blockbusters.