Poll: Who is India's hottest dusky woman?

In a country still very much obsessed with fair complexions, these dusky beauties have proved that dark can be beautiful too. So is it or Bipasha, Ujjwala, Rakhi Sawant? Tell us which of these sultry sirens you think is India's hottest!

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Newly single (although we're not quite sure she's ready to mingle), Dippy's always had the boys drooling! Her enviable complexion only serves to compliment her bikini bod -- with her on a beach, you can be sure nobody else would be getting so much as a second glance! Do you agree?

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She's one of the few Indian supermodels who's a fixture on international runways and magazine covers and there's no denying it -- Laxmi is one exotic enigma, a dusky muse to some of the biggest designer labels in the world.

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You can't deny that Piggy Chops has created an impact in an industry full of peachy-fair actresses and it's easy to see why. That sizzling, tan, toned bod, together with her acting talent is an unbeatable combo!

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Bips is another B-Town hottie who has defied convention to emerge successful -- with those cat eyes and her coffee-kissed skin, it's no wonder that she charged more than Rs 2 crore for a 15-minute New Year's Eve performance at a swanky hotel!

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KJo's fave heroine is set to make a comeback this year and you can't deny her charisma. Kajol's wholesome Indian girl-next-door appeal is timeless -- and we like that she looks it too!

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Bhansali's latest muse is under wraps till his next release, but well-known model Moni has already created a lot of buzz on the Indian and Parisian ramps -- a classic beauty if ever there was one.

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This Bong actress relied on her talent to see her into the movie industry instead of conventional good looks. A lot of Indian women can relate to her on screen and if Koko can look so good without smearing her face with fairness creams, so can we!

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She may be a star housewife and mother of two, but Gauri can give many younger hotties a run for their money. It's no wonder she's kept King Khan hooked, booked and cooked for nearly two decades now!

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Dusky-skinned supermodel Ujjwala has seen a lot of international success too and now her younger sis Sonali is following in her footsteps. Isn't it strange how those abroad consider her look exotic, while we're continually on a quest to lighten up?

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Blue may have flopped, but Lara's super-stylish bikini curves certainly didn't go unnoticed. And we're loving how her tan is all aglow in the sun!

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Sexy Sam epitomises the look our ladies are famous for. Her luscious locks and bronze skin will bowl over any man -- and maybe a few women too! Don't you wish you looked like her?

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Yummy mummy Numero Uno has not been in the spotlight for awhile now, but out of sight doesn't necessarily mean out of mind! Malaika has not only broken convention when it comes to her skin tone -- she's as petite as they come, but is still very much in demand as a model.

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Despite the hype surrounding Miss Sawant and the controversies she loves to court, you can't deny that this Maharashtrian mulgi has made it in part due to her siren appeal and independent attitude. Just hope she doesn't go the Michael Jackson way when it comes to cosmetic -- err -- touch-ups!

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Model Vipasha is another fashion industry personality who has made it despite her tawny complexion. Don't know why she's endorsing a fairness product, though? You should be proud of your pretty face!

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And finally we have yet another Bengali bombshell rounding up the list. While sis Riya is slightly on the fairer side, Raima's sensual honey skin tone is just what the doctor ordered!

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So which of these lovely ladies do you think qualifies as India's leading sultry siren? Take your pick!