Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor has been named the Sexiest Asian Man 2017, beating Bollywood heartthrob Hrithik Roshan. Last year, it was British-Pakistani singer Zayn Malik who had pushed Kaabil actor to the second position and this year, it's the Padmavati actor.
Shahid is named as the Sexiest Asian Man this year in a poll conducted by the UK weekly newspaper Eastern Eye. They have released top six names and the rest 50 names will be revealed on December 15.
The Padmavati actor took to Twitter to react to this big title he won. Shahid bagged the first position, followed by Hrithik, Zayn, Vivian Dsena, Ashish Sharma and Fawad Khan.
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
Vivian and Ashish are popular television actors, while the Pakistani actor Fawad has won Indian hearts with a few films in the country.
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
Congratulations @shahidkapoor for topping Eastern Eye 2017 list of 50 Sexiest Asian Men in the world. From your hard work to being a dedicated family man, you have become a strong role model for all the young men out there. #ShahidKapoor #AsjadNazirSexyList2017 pic.twitter.com/aG8Ktjxpi1
— Asjad Nazir (@asjadnazir) December 13, 2017
A few days ago, the list of the Sexiest Asian Women 2017 was released. The top position was bagged by none other than Priyanka Chopra. Interestingly, this year's titleholders are former lovers. If you guys don't remember, Priyanka and Shahid dated in the past.
While PeeCee became the Sexiest Asian Woman 2017, the second and third place went to TV actress Nia Sharma and Bollywood diva Deepika Padukone.
The top 10 list had Priyanka in the first position followed by Nia Sharma, Deepika, Alia Bhatt and Pakistani actor Mahira Khan in the top 5. TV star Drashti Dhami at 6th position, Tiger Zinda Hai actress Katrina Kaif at 7th, Shraddha Kapoor at 8th, Gauahar Khan at 9th and Rubina Dilaik at the 10th spot.