As the year arrives to an end, internet giant Google, displays on the year’s Top searched people, terms, the most popular sites and so on called the Google Zeitgeist — the spirit of the times. Google’s 2008 India Zeitgeist List includes the most frequently-searched terms for the period along several categories such as Bollywood Celebrities, Holiday destinations etc. In addition they have listed the top 10 quickest increasing search words in India. These decisions were drawn by reviewing many thousands of 2008’s most popular searches and ranking them based on how much their popularity risen compared to 2007. Here’s a look at the Top 10 Searched Bollywood celebrities on the Internet in 2008:
1. katrina-kaifKatrina Kaif - Katrina Kaif was ranked No.1 as the most searched name on the internet as per a latest survey by Google’s 2008 India zeitgeist lists. Katrina Kaif is a 24 year old, British-born Indian film actress who has debuted in Bollywood, Telugu and Malayalam films. Katrina’s popularity is hooking up with the masses in a huge way. People are mesmerized by her beauty. Many of her fans have kept Kats pics as screensavers. Her smile, they say, is much like an oasis in a desert. It supports them feel relaxed when they feel down at work.
2. KCS 170506 NAishwariya Rai - Second on the Google India 2008 Zeitgeist List is Aishwariya Rai Bachchan. Model and winner of Miss World turned Actress, Aishwarya Rai has been ‘THE’ face of Bollywood the globe over. She has represented India on enormous events and has lit the screen on fire with her outstanding performances. It’s no wonder she tops high on the most searched Bollywood celebrities in India.
3. salman-khanSalman Khan - Beau of the reigning No.1, Salman Khan finds himself in the No.3 spot in the most Googled Bollywood celebrities list. Salman who has been acting in Bollywood since 1988, organized himself as one of the most popular leading actors of Hindi cinema. Always called Bollywood’s Bad boy, his knack of walking into trouble has overshadowed people’s perception of him as an actor. But many-a-common-man claims that this macho hunk owns a heart made of pure gold.
4. hrithik-roshanHrithik Roshan - A child actor in the 1980s, Hrithik Roshan done his film debut in a prominent role with the blockbuster Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai (2000), which gained him Filmfare awards for Best Actor and Best Male Debut and shot him into immediate stardom! Has been known as the first complete Bollywood actor who has no weakness and scores very high in every department: face, physique, romance, action, voice, dancing, drama, comedy, macho, softie…and therefore ranks at No.4 on the most searched celebrity list.
5. kareena-kapoorKareena Kapoor - Nicknamed Bebo, the Indian film actress Kareena Kapoor owns the No.5 spot of most searched bollywood stars of 2008. She is from a family deeply into the film industry the Kapoor’s, Kareena has made a mark for herself in the industry appearing in over 31 Hindi movies, and has thus won 4 awards for her performances.
6. shahid-kapurShahid Kapur - Following his ex-girlfriend on the list at No.6 is actor Shahid Kapur. Accidentally landing the commercial for Pepsi which had Shahrukh Khan, Kajol and Rani Mukherjee, Shahid begun his acting journey in the advertising world and by making music videos. Shahid finally landed a leading role in Ken Ghosh’s Ishq Vishk which took his debut in Bollywood….and there’s no stopping him from then.
7. GYI0050953353.jpgDeepika Padukone – 3 films old Deepika Padukone is shining like a star and does the top ten googled celebrity list at No.7 a spot above the King Khan himself with whom she done her debut in Bollywood. The Indian supermodel turned actress has won the hearts of several with her 1st Hindi Movie release Om Shanti Om and is all set for a long run in Bollywood.
8. shahrukh-khanShahrukh Khan - Is the King Khan losing his magic kind? Once the reigning King of Bollywood the seasoned actor lands the No.8 spot on this List. This Delhi born boy of Pathan origin has invaded Indian cinema after Amitabh Bachchan and is one of the most successful actors of Bollywood.
9. mallika-sherawatMallika Sherawat – Constantly featured in the Indian media as a sex symbol, Mallika Sherawat has been known for her public openness and has done her mark in the international film circuit as well. Bollywood’s Kissing Queen is popular for her dare to bare attitude and is now ranking in the top 10 searched Bollywood celebrities on the internet.
10. genelia-dsouzaGenelia – Concluding the list at No.10 is Genelia “Meow” D’Souza of ‘Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na fame. While she seems like a refreshing fresh face in the movie industry, the young 20 yr old actress has made well over a dozen movies in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and even Hindi in what’s known as Kollywood, Tollywood and Bollywood.