After being honored with the inaugural Meryl Streep Award for Excellence at the first Women in Film and Television (WIFT) India Award, Bollywood actress and global icon Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has given her fellow countrymen another reason to celebrate. In a rather exciting news, Aishwarya has made her way to the list of 100 Outstanding Asians.

Apart from her, names like Shahrukh Khan, Mukesh Ambani and Sachin Tendulkar, have also featured on the list, apart from several other celebrities, activists, writers, cricketers and businessmen. The celebs also featured on the cover of Asian Geographic magazine.

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Asian Geographic magazine in their latest issue – Astonishing Asians – compiled a list of 100 influential Asians. This issue draws inspiration from influential leadership icons, philanthropic champions, business magnates, science icons, sports and cultural figures who have influenced and inspired people globally.