Top 10 Most Followed People on Instagram in India: In today’s fast-paced digital world, social media networks have fundamentally changed the way we connect and communicate. Among the variety of platforms available, Instagram emerged as one of the most popular social media platforms and the fourth most visited website worldwide last year, attracting 6.095 billion visitors, according to SimilarWeb (a global software development and data aggregation company)
Instagram’s growth has been particularly notable in India, where its user base has grown to an impressive 362.9 million by the start of 2024, reports Data Reportal.
This evolution has made Instagram a vibrant hub of creativity and engagement, bringing together not just Bollywood stars, cricketers, famous musicians, and renowned athletes, but also influential political figures, with relevant content creators.
With millions of followers, these figures can leverage Instagram to reach fans, promote brands, and expand their brands beyond their professional work, reports Forbes India (Forbes India is the Indian edition of Forbes, managed by Network18, a media conglomerate owned by Reliance Industries).
| Rank | Instagram Username | Name | Follower Count | Profession |
| 1 | @virat.kohli | Virat Kohli | 270 million | Cricketer |
| 2 | @shraddhakapoor | Shraddha Kapoor | 94.2 million | Actor |
| 3 | @priyankachopra | Priyanka Chopra | 92.5 million | Actor and Producer |
| 4 | @narendramodi | Narendra Modi | 92.4 million | Politician (Prime Minister of India) |
| 5 | @aliaabhatt | Alia Bhatt | 86.2 million | Actor and Producer |
| 6 | @katrinakaif | Katrina Kaif | 80.4 million | Actor |
| 7 | @deepikapadukone | Deepika Padukone | 80.4 million | Actor and Producer |
| 8 | @nehakakkar | Neha Kakkar | 78.4 million | Playback Singer |
| 9 | @urvashirautela | Urvashi Rautela | 72.5 million | Actor and Model |
| 10 | @jacquelienefernandez | Jacqueline Fernandez | 71.1 million | Actor |
Several factors contribute to the massive number of Instagram followers these celebrities have. Obviously, their commercial success in their respective fields is the major reason. Their ability to use Instagram to connect with fans, endorse brands, and showcase personal lives has helped them maintain relevance and grow as social media personalities.
Sources: Forbes
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