Stars and their Instagram stories!

Instagram is fast becoming the next hot social media platform for Bollywood celebrities. It’s visual, doesn't always require the celebrity to have an opinion (unlike twitter) and is powerful; for a picture always speaks louder than words. Having said that, quite a few are managed these days by digital agencies (much like public relations), thereby converting Instagram profiles to publicity pages.

Having said that, a few celebrities have been able to create personal, quirky & interesting Instagram profiles that actually give a glimpse in their lives. Here are my top picks

Shekhar Kapur

Bafflingly, multiple lists of ‘top XX instagram celebrities from Bollywood’ don’t feature the filmmaker, whose breath taking, beautiful pictures reflect the impact of his indulgent cinematic eye on daily life. Be it a cityscape, umbrellas in Mumbai rains, or simply shots of the sky, Shekhar Kapur has the most engaging instagram profile- with profound, simple truths of life. His is a MUST FOLLOW.

Priyanka Chopra

Pee Cee is an overwhelming bundle of energy & talent- and this aspect of her personality oozes from her Instagram pictures. Her selfies are natural, pictures that she takes on the sets look & feel real, and her updates are genuinely interesting. It’s also her beautiful life, I suppose. But Priyanka Chopra’s Instagram handle is about more than just ‘pretty photos in pretty clothes’. It’s a glamour diva’s likeable avatar that emerges from her Instagram profile.

Huma Qureshi

She lives life, even in B town, on her own terms. And her Instagram profile (surprisingly less followers) validates Huma Querishi’s bindaas stance. Her pictures are often unpretentious, her beauty relatable & natural & her life, looks like a lot of fun! Be it candid photos with her little brother Saqib Saleem, her family or while she’s on a holiday, Huma’s Instagram profile feels real. Which makes it all the more enjoyable to follow her!

Alia Bhatt

Cute as a button- that’s the term that comes to mind when you see Alia Bhatt’s Instagram profile. She has a rare sense of humour amongst leading ladies of Bollywood, and exudes the confidence of a natural born star. Her pictures though, are those of a young girl growing up to live life king size, and almost makes you hum ‘Girls just wanna have fun’! Be it the picture of a regal looking cat, her hair is curlers or just a regular pout, Alia’s Instagram profile is definitely well planned and managed. And yes, she is genuinely funny, as her captions often tell you.

Nargis Fakhri

Nargis Fakhri is not just about becoming a movie star (actually, she is a lot more about posing on magazine covers, which is a game that she aces). But her Instagram profile has tons of variety to offer- and gives insights on who she really is. Her selfies with a bunch of friends, without make up, stand out; as do pictures of exotic meals that she puts together. She dishes out advice on super foods, diet choices, exercise tips & puts up quotes loaded with relevant, modern day wisdom. Her Instagram handle tells us that she is more than just a magazine cover celebrity.

Jaqueline Fernandes

Jaqueline Fernandes has been surprisingly slow on Instagram recently. But when she posts pictures, they present a normal girl’s life with daily highs and lows of life in Mumbai. The movie star bit apart, Jaqueline’s pictures show that being single, and managing home & life in the city has it’s moments! As for her other photographs, her warm smile makes her profile very relatable.

Sunny Leone

Sunny Leone is a hard working celebrity who juggles time between cities & a plethora of sets all the time. Her Instagram profile, peppered with photos of herself & her husband and manager Daniel Weber, give a glimpse in a glamour diva’s demanding life. Having said that, fewer posed pictures would work better for her profile.