The pop star, actor and composer was number one in a list largely dominated by celebrities from India and narrowly beat two-time winner Hrithik Roshan into second place in what turned out to be the closest race of all time.
Zafar, who has graduated from annually being the highest placed Pakistani in the list to becoming the sexiest Asian man on the planet, was clearly taken aback by the win, saying: “I am very flattered and never expected to be given this title. I still don't know how I made it onto this list let alone top it, but would like to thank all those who voted for me from the bottom of my heart."
