Top Indian TikTok Influencers In 2025
TikTok, the short video application introduced in 2017 by ByteDance, became a phenomenon in India in two years. Even though it was banned in India in 2020 on the grounds of data protection, it had already given birth to a generation of creators who migrated to other platforms like Instagram and YouTube and found success. Those creators continue to engage and inspire millions, proving their appeal is not limited to the platform where they began.
Here's a look at the most trending Indian TikTok influencers of the 2024-25 era, who made an everlasting impression on TikTok and still shape social media platforms today.
1. Faisal Shaikh (Mr. Faisu) – 32M Followers
Popularly recognized as Mr. Faisu, Faisal Shaikh is India's No. 1 TikTok influencer. He is a model, actor, and social media celebrity who has even featured in reality shows such as Khatron Ke Khiladi and Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa. His fame remains on Instagram and YouTube as well, where he frequently works alongside Bollywood stars.
2. Arishfa Khan – 28.7M Followers
Arishfa started off as a child artist in series such as Veera and Uttaran. Lip-sync and beauty videos became a huge hit for her. She is now one of the top TikTok influencers in India. She is very active on YouTube and Instagram as well.
3. Nisha Guragain – 28.2M Followers
Nisha was made into a TikTok celebrity when her video on the song Mujhe Yaad Hai Aata became popular. Ever since, she's appeared in numerous music videos and keeps adding fans to her account through Instagram.
4. Priyanka Mongia – 22.9M Followers
Priyanka Mongia became famous due to her chic lip-syncing videos. She carried over fame from TikTok to Instagram and YouTube. She has also appeared in Punjabi music videos and in the endorsement of brands.
5. Beauty Khan – 21.3M Followers
Mamuda Khatun alias Beauty Khan was an overnight sensation through her dance and lip-sync videos. Her popularity on TikTok led to her breaking into other Hindi music videos.
6. Shilpa Shetty – 19.9M Followers
Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty used TikTok to connect with the young generation. Her videos, which were largely based on fitness and lifestyle, gained popularity among fans across all age groups.
7. Lucky Dancer – 18.7M Followers
Arhan Khan, aka Lucky Dancer, captivated individuals with his dance. At only 14, he gained millions of followers and is still a much-coveted influencer.
8–15: Other Popular Stars
- Mr & Mrs Choudhary (18.4M): A Couple duo for their chemistry and vlogs.
- Neha Kakkar (17.4M): Popular playback singer with good social standing.
- Hasnain Khan (15.6M): Fashion blogger and actor.
- Somya Daundkar (14.3M): Popular for her dance videos full of energy.
- Angel Rai (14.3M): Songstress, model, and actress with top-rated videos.
- Manjul Khattar (13.8M): Music video artist and skilled guitarist.
- Deepak Joshi (13.6M): From TikTok lip-syncs to YouTube comedy skits.
- Saloni Singh (12.9M): From TikTok lip-syncs to YouTube comedy skits.
Final Thoughts
Even after TikTok got banned in India, these influencers continued to stay relevant by evolving according to new platforms. Whether it's reels, vlogs, or collaborations, their creative fire continues to burn in 2025.
