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Poll: The most desirable Indian woman!

Last updated on: July 20, 2010 19:00 IST

They're beautiful, they're rich, they're glamorous...tell us which of these lovely ladies you think is the most desirable woman in the country!

Aishwarya, Deepika, Padma, Rekha -- they've all got exquisite faces, fabulous bodies and well-established careers that have brought them fame and fortune.

But who is India's most desirable woman? The one that towers above all the rest, the one whose reputation as the country's most beautiful beats out all of her rivals?

Take this poll and let us know, because we'll be determining the winner in a week's time based on your votes and the results will be published right here!

Sonam Kapoor

Anil's little girl is basking in the success of her first real box-office hit, I Hate Luv Storys and has had filmmakers everywhere sit up and take notice. Not only can she go from the girl-next-door to the sultry siren in a heartbeat, she's also one of B-Town's leading fashionistas. And let's not forget how hard she worked to get in shape, dropping from a staggering 90 kilos to 50 before her acting debut.

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Kareena Kapoor

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Like Sonam, Bebo also dropped a lot of weight before donning a bikini on the big screen. Her size zero figure created a lot of hype and although she's back to being slightly curvier now, her bod is still the most talked-about in the business.

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Katrina Kaif

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Gorgeous Kat has it all in the looks department -- if she so much as bats her eyes, she has men falling all over her. Do you think she is the best we've seen or does somebody else manage to edge past her when it comes to appeal?

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Rakhi Sawant

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Okay, pipe down. Not everyone likes a sati-savitri and Rakhi certainly rates highly with a lot of guys who appreciate her guts and rough-and-ready attitude. Plus, the controversy-loving item girl is pretty easy on the eyes -- so what if she's had a little help from the cosmetic surgeon? She's the first to admit it!

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Asin

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With her long hair and doe eyes, she's the quintessential Indian beauty. Asin may not have had much luck career-wise, lately, but she's easily one of the best-looking actresses of her generation.

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Rekha

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While everyone is still getting over Madame Re's stunning recent photospread in a glossy and gabbing about whether it's been heavily air-brushed or not, we'd just like to ask you one thing. Do you expect to look even half as good as that at the age of 56? Didn't think so!

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Lakshmi Menon

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Moving to the modelling world, we have the tall, tanned and stunning Lakshmi Menon, who has created waves on the international fashion circuit and could give any actress a run for her money. She's been featured on the covers of prestigious magazines like Vogue, Harper's Bazaar and Elle and catwalks for some of the biggest brands in the world.

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Deepika Padukone

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Dippy has come a long way from modelling to her successful career in the movies, but she still looks every inch the bikini bombshell. No wonder we keep hearing that ex beau Ranbir Kapoor is desperate to get back with her!

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Anupama Verma

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She's been known to flit in and out of the spotlight, but every time you see her you can't help wondering how Anupama manages to look preternaturally preserved in youthful beauty. The leggy looker started modelling in Class IX and even now, in her 30s, she can give several PYTs a run for their money.

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Preity Zinta

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We firmly believe that Preity belongs on the big screen, rather than in the stands during IPL matches. With her flawless complexion and chaming dimples, the actress is both petite and pretty -- the perfect mix.

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Padma Lakshmi

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New mommy Padma was voted 'sexiest chef' by lingerie giant Victoria's Secret in their annual 'What's sexy' poll this year. The host of cookery show Top Chef, she looks good enough to eat, even at 39!

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Bipasha Basu

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The Bong bombshell claimed in an interview with us that fitness is her passion -- and it certainly shows. Bips has abs to die for and her sultry pout can melt men's hearts into a warm puddle of wax. Hunky boyfriend John Abraham is still head over heels in love with her even eight years into the relationship.

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Sherlyn Chopra

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This 'it' girl firmly believes that if you've got it, you should flaunt it. And there are a lot of takers for her philosophy, given that Sherlyn is the nation's most-downloaded pin-up! Easily one of the most desirable Indian women.

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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

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Glamorous actresses may come and go, but there is only one Aishwarya. Perfect as a porcelain doll, she's managed to stay at the top of her game for over a decade and seems easily set to reign for another one or two!

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Indrani Dasgupta

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Indrani is one of the most well-known faces in Indian fashion today. With her doe eyes, luscious lips and lithe figure, the Lakme girl is plastered on billboards across India and appears in practically every commercial for the makeup giant on television.

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Priyanka Chopra

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Well-spoken, affable and intelligent, Priyanka's appeal lies in both her appearance and her personality, although it doesn't hurt that the former beauty queen is smokin' hot in a bikini!

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Jennifer Winget

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If you're more into demure damsels, the Dill Mill Gayye telly actress should be right up your alley. But don't let her traditional attire fool you -- Jennifer has a great figure, even if she chooses not to flaunt it too much!

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Diana Penty

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At 25, Diana is big in the Indian fashion industry and an ambassador for cosmetics brand Garnier. Now she's looking to break into B-Town with her first movie project -- let's see if she makes as much of an impact on the big screen as she does on the ramp.

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Sridevi

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And finally, we have yesteryears heroine Sri, who is a mother of two and the seniormost siren to feature on this list after Rekha. She may have retired from acting, but each time she steps out onto the red carpet, her glowing visage and sense of style can put any younger starlet to shame.

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Cast your vote!

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So which of these hotties do you think is the most desirable Indian woman? Take this poll and let us know!