Deepika Padukone, Virat Kohli win Instagram Awards
Mumbai
March 19,2018
Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone has the 'Most Followed Account' and
cricket star Virat Kohli has got the 'Most Engaged Account' on Instagram,
according to the Instagram Awards which have been announced for the first time
in India.
Kohli has 19.8 million followers as on Monday. His account
generated the biggest number of engagements when all likes and comments from the
content that he shared in 2017 -- except 'Story' views and video views -- were
aggregated.
The list, which acknowledges photo-sharing platform
Instagram's most engaging community members, also recognises Emerging Account
and 20 Million Milestones.
In the Most Followed Account category,
Priyanka Chopra trailed behind Deepika's 22.4 million followers with a count of
22 million, and Alia Bhatt rounded up the top three with 20.8 million followers.
Deepika said in a statement: "Staying connected with my fans and loved ones
is extremely important to me. I value the love, support and connection I share
with them and I hope I continue to remain true and authentic."
Actor
Ishaan Khatter, who will be seen in "Dhadak", has been named for India's
'Emerging Account' for growing his fanbase on Instagram significantly throughout
2017.
For Ishaan, Instagram is his most loved social media platform.
"It's a non-stop source for inspiration from people and personalities all
over the world. I find it especially enjoyable because it's about connecting
through pictures and videos. On a more personal note it's almost like a time
machine for your memories and a way to immortalise your favourite moments.
"It's lovely connecting with others through this medium and I look forward
to being inspired and hopefully inspiring more people in the future, too," he
said.
Alia also got a 'milestone plaque' with Shraddha Kapoor in
recognition for building a community of 20 million followers.
Mumbai
March 19,2018
Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone has the 'Most Followed Account' and
cricket star Virat Kohli has got the 'Most Engaged Account' on Instagram,
according to the Instagram Awards which have been announced for the first time
in India.
Kohli has 19.8 million followers as on Monday. His account
generated the biggest number of engagements when all likes and comments from the
content that he shared in 2017 -- except 'Story' views and video views -- were
aggregated.
The list, which acknowledges photo-sharing platform
Instagram's most engaging community members, also recognises Emerging Account
and 20 Million Milestones.
In the Most Followed Account category,
Priyanka Chopra trailed behind Deepika's 22.4 million followers with a count of
22 million, and Alia Bhatt rounded up the top three with 20.8 million followers.
Deepika said in a statement: "Staying connected with my fans and loved ones
is extremely important to me. I value the love, support and connection I share
with them and I hope I continue to remain true and authentic."
Actor
Ishaan Khatter, who will be seen in "Dhadak", has been named for India's
'Emerging Account' for growing his fanbase on Instagram significantly throughout
2017.
For Ishaan, Instagram is his most loved social media platform.
"It's a non-stop source for inspiration from people and personalities all
over the world. I find it especially enjoyable because it's about connecting
through pictures and videos. On a more personal note it's almost like a time
machine for your memories and a way to immortalise your favourite moments.
"It's lovely connecting with others through this medium and I look forward
to being inspired and hopefully inspiring more people in the future, too," he
said.
Alia also got a 'milestone plaque' with Shraddha Kapoor in
recognition for building a community of 20 million followers.
Tags: Deepika PadukonePriyanka ChopraIshaan khatterShraddha Kapoor