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Shah Rukh Khan has 8 million Twitter followers

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is surfing high on Twitter trends, with his list of followers crossing the 8 million mark on the microblogging site on Tuesday (June 17).

Updated on: Jun 17, 2014 07:27 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By Soumya Srivastava, New Delhi
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Bollywood superstar is surfing high on Twitter trends, with his list of followers crossing the 8 million mark on the microblogging site on Tuesday (June 17).



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#srk8million is currently trending at second place on Twitter trends within the Indian range.



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The actor, however, is still a million followers short of megastar Amitabh Bachchan, but a million ahead of Salman Khan.



In the worldwide list of personalities, Katy Perry is the undisputed queen with a whopping 53 million followers and Justin Beiber coming a close second with 52 million followers.

 
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Soumya Srivastava is the Entertainment and Lifestyle Editor at Hindustan Times, bringing over a decade of experience covering movies, celebrities, pop culture, and everything that feels current and compelling. With a sharp editorial lens and an instinct for what resonates, she writes stories that balance insight with accessibility — whether she’s reporting from a red carpet, reviewing a buzzy new release, or unpacking the craft behind cinema. An unabashed Swiftie and a devoted admirer of Christopher Nolan’s filmmaking, Soumya blends heart and analysis in equal measure. She holds a degree in English Literature from Janki Devi Memorial College, Delhi University, and is an alumna of IIMC Dhenkanal (2013). As a Rotten Tomatoes Certified Film Critic, her reviews reflect credibility, cultural awareness, and a nuanced understanding of storytelling across genres and formats. She has interviewed celebrities like Celine Song, Zoya Akhtar, Kajol, Shabana Azmi, Pankaj Tripathi and more. She has also reviwes hundreds of movies and written thousands of stories, made videos, special columns and more. While films remain her first love, Soumya’s interests extend deeply into lifestyle and design. She is particularly drawn to décor, thoughtfully designed spaces, and the subtle ways aesthetics influence everyday living. From celebrity homes and interior trends to broader lifestyle movements, she enjoys exploring how personal taste intersects with identity and modern culture. Her voice is informed yet relatable, analytical yet warm — making her work engaging for a wide and diverse readership. Through her writing, Soumya continues to shape conversations around entertainment, lifestyle, and contemporary culture.

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