Bollywood star Shraddha Kapoor has recently reached a new social media milestone by surpassing Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Instagram followers. Shraddha now boasts 91.5 million followers, slightly more than Modi’s 91.3 million. This achievement highlights Kapoor’s rising popularity on the platform.
PM Modi’s Continued Dominance on X
Despite the Instagram shift, Prime Minister Modi remains a leading global figure on X (formerly Twitter). He commands a significant presence with over 101.2 million followers. His official X account also continues to engage a large audience, with the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) account holding over 56 million followers.
Indian Celebrities and Their Instagram Reach
With her latest milestone, Shraddha Kapoor is now the third most-followed Indian on Instagram, following cricket star Virat Kohli and actress Priyanka Chopra. Kohli leads with an impressive 271 million followers, while Chopra has 91.8 million. Other notable Indian celebrities on Instagram include Alia Bhatt with 85.1 million followers and Deepika Padukone with 79.8 million.
Social Media Influence in Indian Politics
In the realm of Indian politics on X, prominent figures such as Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal also maintain substantial followings. Gandhi has 26.7 million followers, while Kejriwal has 27.6 million, reflecting the growing influence of social media in political discourse.
