From Alia Bhatt to Sajal Aly: Bollywood, Pakistani celebrities named top global Asian stars

UK magazine ‘Eastern Eye’ recently published a list of 30 Asian stars to watch out for. It featured fan favourites such as Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt and Pakistani starlet Sajal Aly. Here’s a look at some of the stars on the round-up.

'Raazi' star Alia Bhatt is known for her acting prowess as well as the crowds she draws to movie halls. And with films such as ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ and ‘Brahmastra’ on the way, she will cement her position as a powerhouse even more.

Sajal Aly has inched her way to success over a decade with steady work on Pakistani television. She will now add to this list of projects by working on movies and small-screen roles.

Mrunal Thakur, whose films ‘Jersey’ and ‘Toofan’ are on the way, is someone to watch.

For Aiman Khan, a Pakistani Insta-celebrity, the year looks chockful of TV projects and an adoring audience.

Pakistani superstar Bilal Abbas Khan may have come late to the party, but he’s definitely centre stage now. Khan made his acting debut in 2016, but since then he’s everywhere. With a slew of projects in sight, of course he made the cut.

She may be a beauty queen used to walking the ramp, but Manushi Chhillar isn’t cowed by a camera either. She’s all ready to debut in ‘Prithviraj’ opposite Akshay Kumar. And we expect this project will just be the start to a starry career.

29-year-old Guru Randhawa has won many followers thanks to his YouTube channel. With songs that include collaborations as well as solo acts, and an eye on the future, one can expect great things from this one.

Amaal Mallik’s composing talents cannot be denied. Add to that, he can sing and perform live. We expect the 29-year-old is not only mulling new material but also a move West.

Armaan Malik, who has released a number of songs in both Hindi and English, is getting ready for global success. This is one artist you’ve got to see to believe.

Nineteen-year-old Maitreyi Ramakrishnan’s first brush with fame came through a stint on Netflix series ‘Never Have I Ever’ in 2020. But she’s not done yet. Already, the talented actor has signed up for season two and perhaps other projects too.