A recap of your Google searches from 2018, Remember yet why you were stalking these celebs?
With 2018 coming to an end, one comes across numerous listicles and round-ups on social media that throwback to the events that occurred in the past year. Here’s a list of most searched celebrities in India, according to Google. Even though these celebrities might be popularly known, they really shooted public curiosity at some point during the year for various reasons.
1. Priya Prakash Varrier
Remember that one epic wink from a south Indian girl that bombarded the internet in just 48 hours? Yes, you were surely a part of the thousands of people who searched for Priya Prakash Varrier, just to find out what lead to her over night fame. The 18-year-old song video went viral because she depicted 10 feminine emotions in under 10 seconds, and stunned audiences with her talent and acting skills. It’s been ten months since and Priya Prakash Varrier has still managed to top the most searched celebrities list in 2018.
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2. Nick Jonas
Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra recently tied the knot at the grand Umaid Bhawan in Jodhpur. And right from the time the two got engaged in Mumbai in an intimate Roka ceremony till, their Indian wedding as well as the white wedding, you’ve been hooked onto every single action and update that has come your way.
3. Sapna Choudhary
For those who are wondering, Sapna Choudhary is a popular dancer, singer and stage performer from Haryana. She started her career as a dancer at a very young age to financially support her family, Sapna’s incredible talent soon gained her extreme popularity. Her dance and music videos went viral on social media and in 2017 Sapna entered Big Boss as a contestant that multiplied her popularity manifold.
4. Priyanka Chopra
2018 has been a memorable year for Priyanka Chopra. The actress made headlines in both Bollywood and Hollywood since the beginning of the year, ever since rumours of her relationship with Nick Jonas began doing the rounds until the successive events of her engagement and marriage with the American singer followed right up until the end of the year.
5. Anand Ahuja
Founder and CEO of popular sneaker brand Bhane, got married to Anil Kapoor’s daughter Sonam Kapoor in May 2018. But while the A-list Bollywood actress has always been in the spotlight owing to her movies and red carpet appearances, Anand Ahuja has remained shadowed from media attention. Which was why you were probably one among several others searching for Anand Ahuja this year, around the time of his wedding.
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6. Sara Ali Khan
7. Salman Khan
He is the highest paid Indian celebrity, according to the Forbe’s annual list this year. And this is the third consecutive year that Salman Khan has achieved that spot. The actor also had two movie releases this year, namely Race 3 and Loveyatri where he launched his brother-in-law Ayush Sharma.But reason or no reason he is always keeping the audiences glued.
8. Meghan Markle
The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle officially became a member of the Royal family when she married Prince Harry in May 2018. Celebrities such as David Beckham, George Clooney and Priyanka Chopra among others were present at the Royal Wediing. The former American actress who is popularly recognised for her role as Rachel Zane in the legal drama series Suits, was one of the most searched celebrities this year.
9. Anup Jalota
Indian singer and musician, Anup Jalota, is popularly known in India for his Hindu devotional music, bhajan and the Urdu form of poetry, ghazal. He is also widely recognised by his followers as the ‘Bhajan Samraat’, was a Big Boss contestant last year and needless to say a part of numerous controversies that surrounded his personal life.
10. Boney Kapoor
Husband of late legendary actress Sridevi Boney Kapoor, is an Indian film producer who has produced several Bollywood films such as Mr. India, No Entry and Judaai. Boney Kapoor is also the eldest sibling among his actor brothers Anil Kapoor and Sanjay Kapoor. After the sudden demise of his wife in February 2018, Boney Kapoor and his daughters, Jahnvi Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor made headlines across news channels.
