Twitter India reveals top tweets of 2020: From Amitabh Bachchan’s COVID-19 diagnosis to Anuskha Sharma's baby news

Who was the most tweeted person in the celebrity circle in India in 2020? Twitter just dropped the answer to that FAQ. From the late Sushant Singh Rajput (pictured) case news to Amitabh Bachchan’s COVID-19 diagnosis, here’s a look at some of the most tweeted, re-tweeted, shared and liked messages between January 1 and November 15.

MOST LIKED AND QUOTED TWEET IN INDIAN ENTERTAINMENT: Amitabh Bachchan put up his COVID-19 diagnosis in July and it became the most-liked tweet of the year, according to the social media platform. He also requested people who had been in close proximity to him to get themselves tested, spreading awareness about the virus and shared measures to be taken in case of exposure.

MOVIE: The late Rajput’s last movie, ‘Dil Bechara’, became the most tweeted about movie as people took to Twitter to express their love and appreciation for the actor, his last on-screen performance as well as his contribution to the film industry.

WEB SERIES: ‘Mirzapur2’, the eagerly awaited second season starring Pankaj Tripathi (pictured), received a grand welcome, with fans celebrating the show on Twitter through reviews, appreciation, dialogues and of course memes.

BABY NEWS: Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli confirmed they were about to have a baby – and of course Twitter went wild. Their announcement, which went something like: , "And then, we were three! Arriving Jan 2021" alongside a photo the visibly pregnant Sharma became the most liked tweet

TV SHOW: Bigg Boss: Seasons 13 and 14, which are hosted by Salman Khan created a stir on Twitter, with fans rooting for favourite contestants and discussing entertaining moments.

SELFIE RULES: Vijay’s selfie with his fans from February was the most retweeted post of the year.

MOST RETWEETED, LIKED AND QUOTED TWEET IN GLOBAL ENTERTAINMENT (IN INDIA): The untimely demise of Chadwick Boseman was a shocking moment for entertainment fans across the world. Fans in the country paid rich tribute to him, his work and unitedly echoed #WakandaForever.

POLITICAL PLAY: The most retweeted tweet in politics was PM Narendra Modi's when he asked citizens to light lamps of hope and good health during India’s COVID-19 lockdown.

NEED OF THE HOUR TWEET: In business, Ratan Tata's tweet pledging support to communities affected by COVID-19 is the most retweeted. He had said, "The COVID 19 crisis is one of the toughest challenges we will face as a race. The Tata Trusts and the Tata group companies have in the past risen to the needs of the nation. At this moment, the need of the hour is greater than any other time."