Each year, Google releases a list highlighting the most searched trends of the year. Through this data, Google sheds light on the personalities, events, and topics that garnered the most attention from people in different countries.
India and Pakistan share a deep emotional connection, often displaying immense curiosity about each other. Pakistanis, in particular, have an intense fascination with Bollywood stars, which reflects in their search trends on Google.
In 2024, Google’s search trends revealed the Indian personalities and topics most searched by Pakistanis. According to Google, cricket-related searches dominated in Pakistan. These included matches such as the India-Pakistan T20 World Cup clash, India vs Australia, India vs South Africa, and India vs England.
Cricket is a shared passion for both nations, and Pakistanis closely follow Indian cricket, leading to a spike in search trends related to Indian cricket on Google.
In terms of personalities, Mukesh Ambani was the most searched figure among Pakistanis this year. Mukesh Ambani gained global fame due to his son Anant Ambani’s extravagant wedding.
The opulent display of wealth during the celebrations captivated not only Pakistan but the entire world. This grand event received extensive coverage in both Pakistani and international media, likely driving Pakistanis’ curiosity to know more about Mukesh Ambani, placing him at the top of the list.
When it comes to entertainment, Pakistani audiences inevitably turn their attention to Indian showbiz. Web series such as Heeramandi, Mirzapur Season 3, and Bigg Boss Season 3 were among the most searched.
The primary reason behind Heeramandi’s popularity was its historical connection to Lahore. Since Heeramandi holds significant cultural importance in Lahore’s history, Pakistani viewers watched and extensively searched for this series on Google.
In the film category, movies like 12th Fail, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, Animal, Stree, and Dunki were the most searched in Pakistan. Indian films enjoy immense popularity in Pakistan, where audiences frequently turn to Google to explore more about these movies.
However, according to Google’s 2024 search data, no Pakistani personality or field appeared in India’s top 10 searches across any category.