New Delhi, Oct. 1 -- How do you measure the popularity of a Bollywood star today? It's no longer just about box office numbers or tried-and-tested formulas. Brand endorsements, social media presence, and digital viewership now play an equally crucial role in shaping a celebrity's rank. In fact, one star from the Hindi film industry just made history by becoming the first female actor to top the list of Most Viewed Indian Stars of the decade, surpassing big names like Shah Rukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai, and Alia Bhatt.

Deepika Padukone is at the number one spot of IMDb's list of the top 100 most viewed Indian stars of the last decade.

The list is based on the page views of the 250 million monthly visitors to IMDb worldwide.

Padukone's co-sta...