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Kingfisher Calendar 2011: Battle of the bikinis!

Last updated on: October 27, 2010 18:36 IST

Image: Alina Ray
Photographs: Courtesy NDTV Good Times Courtesy Ndtv Good Times

Which of these sizzling sirens will stake her claim on India's hottest calendar? Here's a look at each of the 15 finalists.

They've all got bods to die for and plenty of attitude. And they're ready to fight tooth and nail to land a spread in next year's Kingfisher Calendar!

We bring you the profiles of all the beautiful bombshells who are competing in The Hunt for the Kingfisher Calendar Girl 2011:

Alina Ray

Age: 27 years

Weight: 50 kgs

Height: 5'6.5"

My best asset: My eyes and personality

My worst asset: God made me and all humans in His image, so no worst assets!

Qualities I like/dislike in people: I like people with a sense of humour

I think I should be the face of the Kingfisher Calendar because: My life is like a kingfisher's -- it is defined as a colourful diving bird and I too have a colourful personality, dream of flying high and dive into the new challenges that life brings.

My aim in life: To be a humanitarian, philanthropist and maybe even become a UN Ambassador.

Angela Johnson

Image: Angela Johnson

Age: 20 years

Weight: 48 kgs

Height: 5'8"

My best asset: My personality and my face

My worst asset: None

An honest confession: I sometimes lack confidence and need to believe in myself more.

I think I should be the face of the Kingfisher Calendar because: I will add a different look and feel to it, as opposed to most other Indian girls.

My aim in life: I want to make a difference. I believe the purpose in life is to leave your mark on the world and I intend to do that.

Asha B R

Image: Asha B R

Age: 26 years

Weight: 51 kgs

Height: 5'10"

My best asset: My waist

My worst asset: None

An honest confession: Life is like an ocean. We have fallen into it with or without a choice, must swim to survive.

I think I should be the face of the Kingfisher Calendar because: It's the only true contest -- it's my dream to be here and I think I am worth it.

My aim in life: I want to have all that I want, take good care of dogs -- as many as possible -- educate two girls and make them independent.

Bruna Correa Rodrigues

Image: Bruna Correa Rodrigues

Age: 20 years

Weight: 56 kgs

Height: 5'10"

My best asset: Eyes

My worst asset: Feet

An honest confession: I cry a lot.

I think I should be the face of the Kingfisher Calendar because: I know I am prepared for it.

My aim in life: To study in some good university and work in a good international business firm and have a happy and big family.

Gabriela Bertante

Image: Gabriela Bertante

Age: 21 years

Weight: 58 kgs

Height: 5'8"

My best asset: Eyes

My worst asset: Ears

I think I should be the face of the Kingfisher Calendar because: I have potential.

My aim in life: I want to have my own brand of clothes.

Giselle Thakral

Image: Giselle Thakral

Age: 23 years

Weight: 55 kgs

Height: 5'9"

My best asset: My features and my attitude

My worst asset: My boobs

I think I should be the face of the Kingfisher Calendar because: I have got the proper balance of beauty with brains and the right attitude to carry myself.

My aim in life: I want to fulfill my dream of becoming a supermodel.

Kethose Nagi

Image: Kethose Nagi

Age: 23 years

Weight: 51 kgs

Height: 5'8"

My best asset: My legs

My worst asset: Nothing -- I'm happy the way I am!

Qualities I like/dislike in people: I like honest, truthful people and I dislike hypocrites.

I think I should be the face of the Kingfisher Calendar because: It's a great start for me to get into modelling.

My aim in life: Anything that makes me happy -- I should aim for happiness, nothing else.

Khushboo Gupta

Image: Khushboo Gupta

Age: 25 years

Weight: 58 kgs

Height: 5'8"

My best asset: The fact that I can swim, dance and act

My worst asset: None

An honest confession: I have what it takes to be a star. But I made many blunders in life and wasted one and a half years, disappointing myself and my family. But it was a strong learning experience and the lesson of a lifetime. I am more polished and mature now.

I think I should be the face of the Kingfisher Calendar because: I just fit the bill perfectly and I deserve to be the one. Given a chance, I will prove myself worthy.

My aim in life: To make myself a name and my name a star -- to earn it all, name fame and money.

Pallavi Das

Image: Pallavi Das

Age: 22 years

Weight: 53 kgs

Height: 5'8"

My best asset: My lips and eyes

My worst asset: Ears

An honest confession: I eat chocolates everyday -- and I actually mean that.

I think I should be the face of the Kingfisher Calendar because: I think I have got everything that is required to be the face of the Kingfisher Calendar.

My aim in life: I aim to be a very good model and also go ahead and do my masters in Sociology, because education is very important and I want to continue with my studies.

Poonam Pandey

Image: Poonam Pandey

Age: 20 years

Weight: 45 kgs

Height: 5'7"

My best asset: My body

My worst asset: None

An honest confession: Don't have any.

I think I should be the face of the Kingfisher Calendar because: I have seen many Kingfisher models who are good-looking, fit and perfect for the calendar. I believe in myself, that I can give it my best and do better than the rest.

My aim in life: As a model I want to gain success in this industry, rather than becoming an actor. I'll work very hard because hard work, discipline and honesty are the key to success.

Radhika Sahay

Image: Radhika Sahay

Age: 19 years

Weight: 51 kgs

Height: 5'7"

My best asset: Eyes

My worst asset: Feet

An honest confession: I am nervous.

I think I should be the face of the Kingfisher Calendar because: Kingfisher has always been associated with the elite. To be on a calendar of this stature would be a huge honour.

My aim in life: To be successful in whatever I do.

Reyna Leyva

Image: Reyna Leyva

Age: 22 years

Weight: 53 kgs

Height: 5'8"

My best asset: All of them

My worst asset: I don't have any

An honest confession: I am very, very, very impatient!

I think I should be the face of the Kingfisher Calendar because: Now it's my turn.

My aim in life: I want to paint more and more and more.

Sarah Jayne Bedford

Image: Sarah Jayne Bedford

Age: 26 years

Weight: 58 kgs

Height: 5'8"

My best asset: Lips

My worst asset: Feet

An honest confession: I stole a Barbie doll from a supermarket when I was five, when my parents did not want me to have it.

I think I should be the face of the Kingfisher Calendar because: When I think of Kingfisher, the first thing that comes to my mind in sporty, fun and fabulous. I played professional sport for my country, I was a cheerleader for the Kingfisher side in Bangalore and had so much fun and I believe I embody what Kingfisher is all about.

My aim in life: I would love to entertain the world with my acting abilities and producing skills.

Sharmistha Chakra

Image: Sharmistha Chakra

Age: 23 years

Weight: 52 kgs

Height: 5'8"

My best asset: My smile

My worst asset: Tension

I think I should be the face of the Kingfisher Calendar because: I like it.

My aim in life: To become famous.

Talia Bentson

Image: Talia Bentson

Age: 25 years

Weight: 50 kgs

Height: 5'7"

My best asset: My versatility and my exposure and relations to two completely different cultures.

My worst asset: My time-managing skills and ability to stick to stick to prioritisation are not the best.

I think I should be the face of the Kingfisher Calendar because: This Kingfisher Calendar opportunity encompasses quite a lot. I feel it represents a sense of adventure -- a sense of self expression that relates to 'non-confinement' and exploration. It holds respect for the country that created it. Kingfisher is a mascot for India and the calendar shoot is a search for individuals who embrace a sexy dose of confidence and positivity. It exalts love for art and entertainment. These I believe, compose who I am.

My aim in life: I have always felt a sense of creative destiny since I was small and could not understand what it was. I do not aim to do one certain thing in my life. I do aim to continue bettering myself as a person, enhancing my abilities, increasing my awareness and travelling and researching from my experiences, creating philosophies and pulling it all into the work I do as a creative and performing artist.