Saif Ali Khan tops Google searches, beating new-gen stars
Saif Ali Khan is 2025's most searched Bollywood actor, outpacing rising stars Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, whose debut film Saiyaara also became the year's top-searched movie and song.
Saif's spike in popularity comes from both real-life drama and buzz about his next big project.
What made Saif trend this year?
Interest in Saif soared after he was injured protecting his son during a knife attack at home in February.
His long recovery kept him in the spotlight, and excitement grew for Haiwaan—his first film with Akshay Kumar in 17 years.
New faces and online controversies
Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda grabbed attention with their on-screen chemistry—and off-screen romance rumors.
Meanwhile, YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia trended after controversial comments on India's Got Latent led to legal trouble; he can keep podcasting but now faces content restrictions.