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Instagram Just Gave Awards To Deepika Padukone, Virat And, Surprise, Ishaan Khatter

IANS, 19 Mar, 2018 01:52 PM
  • Instagram Just Gave Awards To Deepika Padukone, Virat And, Surprise, Ishaan Khatter

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.

 
 
 
 
 

then,now & forever...❤️ @aditya__narayan @divya4488

A post shared by Deepika Padukone (@deepikapadukone) on

 
 
 

❤

A post shared by Deepika Padukone (@deepikapadukone) on

 
 

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."

 

Surprisingly, Shahid Kapoor's younger brother Ishaan Khatter has beaten other celebrities to be named as the winner for India's 'Emerging Account'. His Instagram account has apparently seen a significant growth in terms of followers and engagement throughout 2017, reported IANS.

 

Speaking of his win, Ishaan told IANS, "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."

 
 
 

Jan’2017. 8 kilos down. Prep for Amir. #beyondtheclouds

A post shared by Ishaan Khatter (@ishaan95) on

 
 
 

😊 with bhaijaan

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The list is not over yet. Alia Bhatt and Shraddha Kapoor won themselves milestone signs, recognition for building a community of 20 million followers.

 
 

Take a look at some of Virat Kohli's most-engaging posts from 2017:

 
 
 
 
 

Much needed break with my ❤

A post shared by Virat Kohli (@virat.kohli) on

 
 
 

A very Happy Diwali to everyone. 😇🙏

A post shared by Virat Kohli (@virat.kohli) on

 

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