Let's hear it for the 'Sexiest Asian Man', Shahid Kapoor!
What's the story
Actor Shahid Kapoor has topped the list of '50 Sexiest Asian Men 2017' for the first time, which has been carried out by a London-based magazine, Eastern Eye. Shahid has dethroned One Direction vocalist, Zayn Malik, who has been winning this honor for the last two years, consecutively. Here's more!
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Here's the complete list of winners
The Eastern Eye 50 Sexiest Asian Men 2017 TOP SIX. Thanks to all those who voted. Full list out in newspaper on Friday December 15.
— Eastern Eye (@EasternEye) December 13, 2017
1. Shahid Kapoor
2. Hrithik Roshan
3. Zayn Malik
4. Vivian Dsena
5. Ashish Sharma
6. Fawad Khan#EasternEye #ShahidKapoor @shahidkapoor
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Shahid has dethroned the 'Greek God'
Last year, Shahid secured the seventh position in the list of Eastern Eye's sexiest Asian man but this time he has outplayed himself and bagged the first position. Shahid is closely followed by Hrithik Roshan, Zayn Malik and television actor, Vivian Dsena. Recently, actress Priyanka also topped the list of '50 Sexiest Asian Women 2017'. This was her fifth time on the top spot.
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Here's what Shahid said after winning the honour
Sexiest Man Alive, 2017!!!
— Shahid Kapoor (@shahidkapoor) December 13, 2017
WOW!! Thank you guys!! It’s all made possible because of your love & support.
Love you all!!
Thanks @EasternEye & @AsjadNazir #AsjadNazirSexyList2017 https://t.co/cvftzRoma2
Films
Shahid's upcoming projects
Shahid is playing a larger-than-life character of Raja Rawal Ratan Singh, in the much controversial film 'Padmavati'. It is, however, dubious whether the film would see the day of light anytime soon. Other than that, he is gearing up for his next big project 'Batti Gul Meter Chalu' in which he would play a lawyer alongside Ileana D'cruz. Here's to the versatile actor.