Popular singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh has topped the UK list of the 'Top 50 Asian Celebrities in the World' previewed in London.

The Punjabi star dethroned last year’s topper, Shah Rukh Khan, and ranked ahead of international talent from the world of cinema, television, music, arts and literature celebrated in the 2024 edition of the list published by UK weekly ‘Eastern Eye’.

Dosanjh has been recognised not only for delivering hit songs, including top tracks for films, but also for making his mark with major international collaborations during the course of the year.

His history-making performance on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’ broke new ground for Indian music.

Indian heritage pop superstar Charli XCX came in second, narrowly missing out on the top spot.

While third-placed Allu Arjun smashed box-office records with the year’s most successful Indian film ‘Pushpa: The Rule’ and significantly changed the cinema landscape in his country.