Jannat Mirza, Pakistan’s leading TikTok star, has surpassed all prominent actresses in social media fame by reaching an impressive 25 million followers on TikTok.
This achievement makes the 26-year-old actress the first Pakistani celebrity to reach this milestone on any social media platform.
TikTok, a short-form video hosting site, has grown immensely popular since its launch in 2016, with over 1 billion active users worldwide.
Jannat celebrated her success by sharing a screenshot of her TikTok account on her official Instagram story. “Reaching 25 million followers on TikTok is a huge milestone for me. I am extremely happy,” Jannat’s post read. She addressed her TikTok “family” saying, “To all my 25 million followers, I love you all very much.”
Hania Aamir is currently the most popular Pakistani actress on social media, with over 14 million Instagram followers, followed closely by Ayeza Khan, who also has 14 million followers.
In addition to her TikTok fame, Jannat Mirza has over 5 million Instagram followers and 222,000 YouTube subscribers.
Jannat Mirza’s rise to prominence highlights the growing importance of social media stars in Pakistan, who often surpass traditional celebrities in popularity and reach. Her success demonstrates a shift in how people engage with content and personalities, favoring the immediacy and accessibility of platforms like TikTok.
TikTok’s addictive algorithm and creative approach to content discovery, providing a tailored feed based on user behavior and preferences, have been crucial to its success. TikTok’s influence extends beyond entertainment, shaping how a generation views the world.
In July 2021, Pakistan’s government banned TikTok, citing “immoral and indecent” content on the platform. The suspension followed multiple complaints to the country’s telecommunications authorities and three warnings issued to TikTok to moderate its content. The ban was lifted in November 2021 after TikTok agreed to filter content in accordance with local laws.
