Photographs: Atul Kasbekar, Kingfisher Calendar 2006
On November 24, we brought you a list of international celebs who made it to a list of best body icons. Today, we bring you our desi beauties -- let us know who you think has the most fab figure!
Sure, they're all rich and famous, but that's not why these lovely ladies are being featured here today.
It's mainly because for this bunch, no sacrifice is too great when it comes to looking fabulously fit.
Here, we present to you some of the best Indian bodies -- take our poll and let us know who you think has the most enviable figure and deserves the title of 'Best Body Icon'!
Deepika Padukone
The daughter of a professional sportsman, it's not surprising that Dippy has inherited her father's passion for fitness and the game of badminton. And the result is those tall gams and tight abs!
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Mallika Sherawat
Image: Mallika SherawatPhotographs: Courtesy Maxim Magazine
For all her hisses and kisses, Mallika is a fitness freak -- she's a regular at the gym and maintaining her svelte bod is her topmost priority.
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Bipasha Basu
Image: Bipasha BasuPhotographs: Promotional still from Reebok ad campaign
The Bong bombshell, who went from voluptuous to super-toned last year even launched her own fitness DVD a few months ago. Her routine involves cardio, weight-training, yoga, pilates, swimming -- pretty much whatever it takes!
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Shilpa Shetty
Image: Shilpa ShettyPhotographs: Still from Dostana
Mrs Raj Kundra is so conscious of her weight, she wears a chain around her waist so that she will know if she packs on any pounds! And she swears by yoga -- like Bips, she put out her own yoga instructional DVD out two years ago.
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Mandira Bedi
Image: Mandira BediPhotographs: Courtesy Maxim Magazine
Mandy follows a daily routine of running, walking and stretching, so that when she dons those skimpy cholis and strapless cocktails, it's a look of sheer perfection.
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Priyanka Chopra
Image: Priyanka ChopraAdmitting to the appetite of a true 'Punjabi kudi', Piggy Chops nevertheless ensures that she keeps trim with regular hour-long workouts at the gym.
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Lara Dutta
Image: Lara DuttaPhotographs: Cover of FHM Magazine
Lara doesn't think much of size zero -- she has even claimed in an interview with FHM Magazine that her curves are her USP! Her fantastic figure can carry off practically anything, which is why she's following in Shilpa and Bipasha's footsteps to launch her own fitness video.
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Kareena Kapoor
Image: Kareena KapoorPhotographs: Still from Tashan
Another diva that's distanced herself from size zero, Bebo is looking as lovely as ever in her new, fuller-bodied avatar. Her fitness levels are at an alltime high -- she has even helped her fitness trainer Rujuta Diwekar and yoga instructor Payal Gidwani Tiwari launch wellness books.
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Esha Deol
Image: Esha DeolThis B-Town starlet has been out of action for quite awhile, but when it comes to great figures, she's still at the top. Ever since she brought about the metamorphosis from chubby youngster to hard-bodied hottie by hitting the gym with a vengeance, Esha has managed to maintain the look.
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Malaika Arora Khan
Image: Malaika Arora KhanPhotographs: Courtesy Maxim Magazine
And finally, we come to Munni, who's the only yummy mummy on the list -- and that only serves to boost her reputation. Dancing, kick-boxing, aerobics and a healthy diet have kept her preternaturally preserved.
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Cast your vote!
So who do you think is the best Indian body icon? Take the poll below and let us know!
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