IMDb's list of Top 10 Indian stars of 2016

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These are the stars who shone brightest in Indian movies in 2016.

Here's how we arrived at our list: We looked at the 10 stars of Indian cinema who consistently ranked the highest on the IMDb weekly STARmeter chart throughout 2016. IMDb STARmeter rankings are based on the actual page views of IMDb's more than 250 million unique monthly visitors.

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10: Katrina Kaif

Katrina Kaif remained one of India's most popular leading ladies in 2016, thanks to her starring roles in Baar Baar Dekho and Fitoor. With Jagga Jasoos and Tiger Zinda Hai in the works for 2017, it's clear that this star will continue to rise.

9: Nargis Fakhri

2016 saw Nargis Fakhri shine in Azhar, Housefull 3, Dishoom, and Banjo - and on the heels of those 4 films comes 5 Weddings (2017)!

8: Aamir Khan

From wrestler to superstar to goon, the versatile Aamir Khan plays many parts, always with his signature panache and raffish twinkle. Look for him in Dangal, Secret Superstar, and Thugs of Hindostan!

7: Salman Khan

Salman Khan wrestled his way into the year's top ten with Sultan; his fans can look forward to seeing even more of this megastar in Tubelight and Tiger Zinda Hai, out in 2017.

6: Irrfan Khan

Irrfan Khan followed his success in Madaari with a scorching performance in Inferno. Fans of the charismatic actor have much to anticipate in 2017: look out for Takadum, Hindi Medium, The Wicked Path, and The Song of Scorpions.

5: Nimrat Kaur

Nimrat Kaur's performance in Airlift made this internationally renowned actress one of the reigning stars of Indian cinema.

4: Deepika Padukone

Deepika Padukone's range as an actress is widely appreciated; in 2017, she's all set to take Hollywood by storm with xXx: Return of Xander Cage.

3: Shah Rukh Khan

Underlying Shah Rukh Khan's megawattage is a serious set of acting chops, as he demonstrated once again with 2016's Fan. Check him out in Dear Zindagi!

2: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan starred in the vastly different Sarbjit and Ae Dil Hai Mushkil this year. She was applauded for acting prowess and loved by audiences.

1: Priyanka Chopra

That Priyanka Chopra tops the list of Indian stars in 2016 should come as no surprise. In addition to her Hindi cinema credentials, Chopra has become a significant champion of regional Indian cinema as a producer, and has become a globally recognized star. Look for her in 2017's Baywatch.

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