In Pics| Top 10 global South Asian celebrities in 2021

These are the top 10 South Asian celebrities in the world in 2021 according to a survey by the UK-based Eastern Eye weekly newspaper.

'Baahubali' actor Prabhas topped the list of South Asian celebrities in the world for 2021. He was chosen for his ability to draw attention to regional language films in India for the annual ‘50 Asian Celebrities In The World’ list, according to a report published in Eastern Eye. Credit: DH Pool Photo

British Pakistani actor and musician Riz Ahmed, the first Muslim to get an Oscar nomination for Best Actor (in 'Sound of Metal)', was ranked second in the list. Credit: Instagram/rizahmed

Global icon Priyanka Chopra Jonas secured third spot in the list. Credit: Instagram/priyankachopra

Fourth place went to Indian-American Mindy Kaling. As one of the biggest South Asian power players in Hollywood, Kaling has developed multiple projects and remains a strong role model for working mothers, the newspaper said. Credit: Instagram/mindykaling

Shreya Ghoshal, a famous playback singer in India, came fifth in the list. Credit: Instagram/shreyaghoshal

Pakistan-born American actor Kumail Nanjiani is in sixth place after wowing all with his role of a superhero 'Kingo' in Marvel blockbuster 'The Eternals'. Credit: Instagram/kumailn

Pakistani actor Sajal Aly secured seventh place. Credit: Instagram/sajalaly

British-Indian pop superstar Charli XCX was adjudged eighth best South Asian celebrity in the world for 2021. Credit: Instagram/charli_xcx

British actor Dev Patel sat on the ninth position. Credit: Instagram/devpatelactor

Shehnaaz Gill, who found a niche following after her stint on the reality TV show Bigg Boss S13, grabbed the tenth position. Credit: Instagram/shehnaazgill