Forbes Asia has launched their inaugural 100 Most Influential Digital Stars list which highlights 100 singers, bands, and film and TV stars from across the Asia-Pacific region who have taken the digital world by storm.
From Bollywood, Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, Shah Rukh Khan, Alia Bhatt, Ranveer Singh, Katrina Kaif, Hrithik Roshan, Shahid Kapoor, Anushka Sharma, Madhuri Dixit, and singers Shreya Ghoshal and Neha Kakkar have made it to the list.
These thought-leaders, with their powerful social media presence, have garnered millions of followers across popular platforms, making them as famous online as they are on stage and screen.
Forbes Asia gave special focus to celebrities who, despite cancelled physical events and activities, managed to remain active and relevant and inclusive, largely by using social media to interact with their fans, raise awareness and inspire optimism.
Many also used their influence to help worthy causes, especially those with a COVID-19 focus. Amitabh Bachchan, among those, has been credited for raising USD 7 million. Akshay Kumar also got a mention for donating USD 4 million.
Apart from them, the K-pop boy band BTS also got a mention in the list. The girl band 'BlackPink', whose fans constantly battled it out on social media with the BTS ARMY, also got a mention in the list. 'Exo' also made it to list.
Ruby Rose was also mentioned as one of the names in the list. 'Wolverine' Hugh Jackman, 'Thor' Chris Hemsworth, 'Quinn' Margot Robbie also made it to the Forbes' list.
