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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
5: Nimrat Kaur
Nimrat Kaur's performance in Airlift made this internationally renowned actress one of the reigning stars of Indian cinema.
Nimrat Kaur's performance in Airlift made this internationally renowned actress one of the reigning stars of Indian cinema.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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)!
2016 saw Nargis Fakhri shine in Azhar, Housefull 3, Dishoom, and Banjo - and on the heels of those 4 films comes 5 Weddings (2017)!
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.
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.
Check out the best Indian movies of the year, as rated by IMDb users.
1: 'Pink'
Pink takes an unflinching look at the double standards against which Indian women struggle.
Pink takes an unflinching look at the double standards against which Indian women struggle.
2: 'Airlift'
In Airlift, a callous Indian businessman becomes the spokesperson for more than 170,000 of his compatriots, who are stranded when war breaks out in the Middle East.
In Airlift, a callous Indian businessman becomes the spokesperson for more than 170,000 of his compatriots, who are stranded when war breaks out in the Middle East.
4: 'Udta Punjab'
In Udta Punjab, the state of Punjab is flying on a drug-induced high; the crash and burn is imminent.
In Udta Punjab, the state of Punjab is flying on a drug-induced high; the crash and burn is imminent.
5: 'Kapoor & Sons'
Kapoor & Sons chronicles the reunion of a family as dysfunctional as it is delightful.
Kapoor & Sons chronicles the reunion of a family as dysfunctional as it is delightful.
6: 'Neerja'
Neerja celebrates the courage of a young woman who stood up to terrorists and sacrificed herself to save the lives of her fellow passengers aboard Pan Am flight 73 in 1986.
Neerja celebrates the courage of a young woman who stood up to terrorists and sacrificed herself to save the lives of her fellow passengers aboard Pan Am flight 73 in 1986.
7: 'M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story'
M.S. Dhoni tells the story of the great cricketer's rise from ticket collector to trophy collector.
M.S. Dhoni tells the story of the great cricketer's rise from ticket collector to trophy collector.
8: '24'
In 24, a scientist invents a time machine, which leads to a bitter battle between his evil twin brother and his son.
In 24, a scientist invents a time machine, which leads to a bitter battle between his evil twin brother and his son.
9: 'Saala Khadoos'
In Saala Khadoos, a curmudgeonly former boxer sees the potential in a spirited fisherwoman; together they take on the corrupt world of professional boxing.
In Saala Khadoos, a curmudgeonly former boxer sees the potential in a spirited fisherwoman; together they take on the corrupt world of professional boxing.
10: 'Madaari'
In Madaari a man takes on a corrupt political system to seek vengeance for the death of his family.
In Madaari a man takes on a corrupt political system to seek vengeance for the death of his family.
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