In an announcement released this week, Amazon has shared the top Alexa inquiries made by Indian users during 2024. The company noted that cricket-related questions topped the list of queries, with an increasing interest in celebrities and public figures following closely behind. Additionally, Indian users turned to Alexa for musical entertainment, requesting everything from Bollywood hits and devotional songs to tracks by international artists. In culinary contexts, there was significant use of Alexa for recipe suggestions and food-related questions.
Overview of India’s Most Asked Questions to Alexa
Amazon’s press release detailed a diverse array of inquiries that reflect the interests of Indian users. Notably, cricket emerged as the leading topic of discussion, with many users seeking updates on match scores, timings, and player performance.
Common sports-related questions included “What is the cricket score?” and “What is the India vs South Africa score?” demonstrating the passionate engagement of Indian fans with the sport.
Beyond cricket, Alexa was frequently asked about notable figures in sports and entertainment, including personalities like Virat Kohli, Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Kriti Sanon, Deepika Padukone, and Hrithik Roshan. Noteworthy inquiries also involved the age of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the net worths of industrialist Mukesh Ambani and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, indicating a wide-ranging curiosity among users.
Key Questions Asked of Alexa in 2024
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Users also frequently inquired about the ages of Shah Rukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan, along with the spouses of cricket stars Hardik Pandya and Sachin Tendulkar, highlighting the public’s fascination with celebrity lifestyles.
Amazon reported that many users employed Alexa as a digital culinary assistant for various recipes. Top requests included traditional dishes like tea, chilli paneer, Patiala chicken, cold coffee, and even dessert options like chocolate lava cake.
In addition to entertainment and culinary queries, Indian users sought information on global topics and current events. Popular questions included “Who is the Prime Minister of India?”, “What is the population of the earth?”, “How do you treat a headache?”, “Who won the 2024 Indian general election?”, and “What is the stock market status?”.
Moreover, users turned to Alexa for music, requesting a mix of devotional songs and Bollywood tracks. Artists such as Arijit Singh, Pritam, Jubin Nautiyal, Diljit Dosanjh, Taylor Swift, and Badshah were among the most requested on both Alexa and Amazon Music.
Interestingly, Indian users also explored unconventional questions, asking Alexa about its activities, ability to laugh, and even inquiries like “What’s your name?”.
