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  • Katrina Kaif
    • Success of films like “Tees Maar Khan” (2010) and specially her chart-buster song sequence "Sheila Ki Jawani". • Her special appearance and item song in “Chikni Chameli” song of Karan Malhotra’s forthcoming film “Agneepath”.Reuters
  • Anna Hazare
    Fighting Corruption: Are Team Anna Members Up For the Job?Reuters
  • Salman Khan
    • Success of films “Bodyguard” and “Ready” • Hosts popular reality television show “Bigg Boss – 5” • Rumors of favoritism towards contestant, Mahek Chahal • Produces his first film, “Chillar Party”Reuters
  • Poonam Pandey
    • Winner of television reality show “Hunt for Kingfisher Calendar Girl”. • Her offer to strip naked if India won the 2011 Cricket World Cup.Poonam Pandey Official Site
  • Justin Bieber
    • Release of his second studio album “Under the Mistletoe”. • Nominated for Best New Artist and Best Pop Vocal Album at 53rd Grammy Awards. • A rising teen idol.Reuters
  • Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
    • Won FICCI Frames Awards in March, along with Hollywood star Hugh Jackman. • Father-in-law, Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan, announces Abhishek and Aishwarya are expecting their first child. Aishwarya gives birth to a daughter.Reuters
  • Sachin Tendulkar
    • Scores his maiden century in the Twenty-20 format of cricket. • Helps the country win the Cricket World Cup. • His growing presence on social media networks, like Twitter.Reuters
  • 'Heroine'
    • A Madhur Bhandarkar film; revolves around the glamour industry, similar to “Fashion” (2008) • Kareena Kapoor to star; she plays the role of a successful film actress • Kareena replaced first-choice Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, after the latter’s pregnancy • Release date expected to be around SeptemberReuters
  • Priyanka Chopra
    Priyanka Chopra's latest film opposite Shah Rukh Khan "Don 2- The King is Back" had crossed Rs. 100 crore at the box office on Jan. 4. The total collection is not known as the film is currently running in theaters.Reuters

Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif has topped the list of most searched for people, on the Internet, in India, for this year, Google Zeitgest has revealed.

Veteran anti-corruption activist Anna Hazare is in second place, while Bollywood heartthrob Salman Khan is in third. Model Poonam Pandey, who earlier offered to strip naked in front of the spectators if India won the 2011 Cricket World Cup, ranked fourth.

Check out the slideshow for the top 10 most searched celebrities in India.