Shah Rukh Khan tops the High & Mighty 2024 Power List, Deepika Padukone named Most Powerful Female Star

Recently, she earned recognition in India Today's 2024 High & Mighty Power List, which celebrates influential figures across various fields.

As the reigning royalty of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone have established themselves as monumental figures in the entertainment industry, each crafting a remarkable legacy. Their collaborations in Pathaan and Jawan have not only become some of the year's highest-grossing films but have also reinforced their dominance in the industry. Deepika has continued to impress with her performances in Kalki 2898 AD, delivering a series of hits.

Recently, she earned recognition in India Today's 2024 High & Mighty Power List, which celebrates influential figures across various fields. In this prestigious ranking, Shah Rukh Khan claims the top spot, followed by S.S. Rajamouli in second place, with Deepika shining brightly at third.

This reflects her stature as a global icon and her significant influence in the entertainment industry. Deepika has earned the title of the "Lady with the Midas Touch," aptly capturing the essence of her remarkable career. Impressively, her last four films have amassed a staggering global gross of Rs 3,600 crore.

For Shah Rukh Khan, the list quotes rightly, “Shah Of All Shahs”. For filmmaker S.S. Rajamouli, “A Movieverse all his own”.

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For Deepika, “Lady With The Midas Touch” and further quotes the reasons, “BECAUSE she’s the go-to actr­ess for big screen spectacles. Be it YRF’s spy universe Pathaan, aerial action drama Fighter or dystopian sci-fi saga Kalki 2898 AD, Padukone likes her films big, bold and bountiful at the box off­ice. Her last four films together grossed Rs 3,600 crore globally. “BECAUSE she’s a global star. From presenting at the Oscars (2023) and BAFTAs (’24) to unveiling the FIFA World Cup trophy in Qatar and being honoured at the World Economic Forum for her work in creating awareness about mental health, Padukone has shone on some of the most prestigious stages. BECAUSE she’s a brand in herself, endorsing 14 labels, including the likes of Louis Vuitton”.

Deepika made history as the first Indian ambassador for a global luxury brand and is now making headlines once again with her performance as the lady Singham in Singham Again. The Indian entertainment industry has transformed into a massive force, producing more films and shows in a variety of languages than any other in the world. The power list honors the influential figures shaping the landscape of 2024.