Dharshini RDA 
Hania Aamir has been named as the number one Pakistani star for 2024 as she ranked nine in the globally popular Top 50 Asian Celebrities In The World list, which is published by a UK based weekly newspaper.
The popular actor was the only one from her country to make the top 20, ranking ahead of global celebrities, including from Hollywood, Bollywood, the music industry, TV, literature, and social media.
The paper’s entertainment editor, Asjad Nazir, who puts together the list explained why the 27-year-old made such a big impact in 2024.
“The top Pakistani talent generated a lot of headlines this year and saw her global popularity surge. The popular star’s biggest triumph was a lead role in several hit dramas, which had many millions around the world hooked and showed off her immense acting ability. The most followed Pakistani star on Instagram was also a positive role model, who is inspiring a new generation and openly discussing issues like mental health.”
Others of Pakistani origin in the list are Riz Ahmed (11), Zayn Malik (21), Fahad Mustafa (23), Shazad Latif (24), Arooj Aftab (33), Hiba Bukhari (37), Atif Aslam (41) and Sajal Ali (48).
The top 50 list celebrating Asian stars who shone the brightest in 2024, is based on brilliant work, positive impact, breaking boundaries, shattering glass ceilings, fan attention, and being inspiring in some way. There was also a big public input with readers and social media users nominating their favourite.
Hania has explained that the acting craft is important to her and that she is a director’s actor, who wants to take on unique roles, instead of just the usual characters. She had said: “I think the love I get from my audience really inspires me. It motivates me to work harder and step out of my comfort zone each time.”
