Photographs: Dominic Xavier
All of them sizzled on the ramp this year, but which Indian catwalk queen is the sexiest of them all?
They're all hotties and they've all been strutting their stuff on the runway all through 2010.
Some are fashion fixtures and some are newbies, but these models are undoubtedly the best the Indian industry has to offer.
Vote and let us know who you think is a cut above the rest!
Anjali Lavania
The Kingfisher bikini babe has been in every showing that mattered these past two seasons and her enviable curves are every woman's dream.
Move on to the next slide and register your votes on the last page of the slideshow.
Alesia Raut
Image: Alesia RautPhotographs: Hitesh Harisinghani
After taking a break from the modelling scene, the statuesque Alesia is back with a bang -- and don't forget, she's the mother of a toddler!
Move on to the next slide and register your votes on the last page of the slideshow.
Nicole Faria
Image: Nicole FariaPhotographs: Hitesh Harisinghani
Nicole's win at the Miss Earth 2010 pageant earlier this month was an added feather in her cap after a truly successful year in fashion. The sultry beauty has already created a name for herself at the age of 20.
Move on to the next slide and register your votes on the last page of the slideshow.
Deepti Gujral
Image: Deepti GujralPhotographs: Dominic Xavier
With her chiselled features and toned bod, Deepti has a way of dominating the runway that makes it look effortless.
Move on to the next slide and register your votes on the last page of the slideshow.
Nethra Raghuraman
Image: Nethra RaghuramanPhotographs: Hitesh Harisinghani
Nethra is into her 30s, but she still manages to keep a cut above her younger catwalkers -- they'd do well to take pointers from her!
Move on to the next slide and register your votes on the last page of the slideshow.
Lisa Haydon
Image: Lisa HaydonPhotographs: Uttam Ghosh
She may have made her acting debut this year, but lovely Lisa is still very much into modelling and we're glad -- it would be a shame to deny the Indian fashion world of her lissome looks!
Move on to the next slide and register your votes on the last page of the slideshow.
Shruti Agarwal
Image: Shruti AgarwalPhotographs: Hitesh Harisinghani
Shruti's curves and her ramp success are proof that here in India, we like voluptuous women. The West can keep its size-zero obsession!
Move on to the next slide and register your votes on the last page of the slideshow.
Candice Pinto
Image: Candice PintoPhotographs: Hitesh Harisinghani
With her doe eyes and graceful walk, Candice is every designer's dream and can carry off pretty much anything she wears.
Move on to the next slide and register your votes on the last page of the slideshow.
Kavita Kharayat
Image: Kavita KharayatPhotographs: Hitesh Harisinghani
Tall and toned, Kavita has a demure look about her even when she's donned a daring outfit -- what poise!
Move on to the next slide and register your votes on the last page of the slideshow.
Diandra Soares
Image: Diandra SoaresPhotographs: Uttam Ghosh
This pretty woman shaved her head and ended up even more in demand for it! That's gutsy and gorgeous Diandra for you.
Move on to the next slide and register your votes on the last page of the slideshow.
Shriya Kishore
Image: Shriya KishorePhotographs: Hitesh Harisinghani
The former beauty queen missed out on the Miss Earth title in 2009, but she remains a successful model.
Move on to the next slide and register your votes on the last page of the slideshow.
Amrit Maghera
Image: Amrit MagheraPhotographs: Rajesh Karkera
The London-raised Lakme girl has a self-described edge -- and she's simply oozing great attitude on the runway!
Move on to the next slide and register your votes on the last page of the slideshow.
Preeti Desai
Image: Preeti DesaiPhotographs: Rajesh Karkera
Another UK-based Indian, Preeti held the Miss Great Britain title in 2006 and has since moved here to charm us with her dusky beauty.
Move on to the next slide and register your votes on the last page of the slideshow.
Sanea Shaikh
Image: Sanea ShaikhPhotographs: Rajesh Karkera
Pretty as a picture, Sanea has been a fixture on the modelling scene for more than four years now and seems to be preternaturally preserved!
Move on to the next slide and register your votes on the last page of the slideshow.
Carol Gracias
Image: Carol GraciasPhotographs: Courtesy Tonic
When Carol makes her entrance, it's like she casts a spell -- this sultry lady is sheer poetry in motion!
Move on to the next slide and register your votes on the last page of the slideshow.
Aanchal Kumar
Image: Aanchal KumarPhotographs: Hitesh Harisinghani
And finally, we come to Aanchal, who proved that her poise is not a pretence -- she handled herself beautifully on reality show Bigg Boss and is equally graceful and professional on the catwalk.
Move on to the next slide and register your votes.
Cast your vote!
Image: Vote for the hottest Indian model of 2010!So which do you think was the worst outfit of 2010? Take the poll below and let us know!
Comment
article