From Priyanka Chopra to Alia Bhatt: 6 Indian celebrities who are now global stars

Priyanka Chopra Jonas has successfully transitioned from Bollywood to Hollywood, starring in international projects like Quantico, Baywatch, and The Matrix Resurrections. She has been honored with the Padma Shri and named one of Time's 100 Most Influential People.

Alia Bhatt expanded her international presence by starring in Netflix's Heart of Stone alongside Gal Gadot. In 2025, she made a notable debut at the Cannes Film Festival, earning acclaim for her fashion and poise.

Deepika Padukone made her Hollywood debut in xXx: Return of Xander Cage and has since become the first Indian global ambassador for luxury brands Louis Vuitton and Cartier. Her presence at international events like the Met Gala and Cannes Film Festival has solidified her status as a global fashion icon.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, crowned Miss World in 1994, has been a regular at the Cannes Film Festival since 2002. She has acted in international films like Bride & Prejudice and The Pink Panther 2, and has been honored with the Padma Shri and France's Order of Arts and Letters.

Often referred to as "King Khan," Shah Rukh Khan boasts a massive global fan base, with an estimated following exceeding one billion. Newsweek named him one of the 50 most powerful people globally, and the Los Angeles Times described him as "perhaps the world's biggest movie star."

Arijit Singh, a leading figure in contemporary Hindi film music, has been Spotify's most-streamed Indian artist for five consecutive years (2020–2024). As of April 2025, he is the most-followed artist globally on Spotify, with over 142 million followers.