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Aishwarya, Kareena, Deepika: India's SEXIEST women

Last updated on: September 06, 2013 20:39 IST
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in a L'Oreal ad

In a recent poll conducted by FHM magazine, several Bollywood beauties made it to the sexiest 100 list. Here's a peek at the top 20.

20. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan 

Actress, mum and United Nations ambassador Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who was recently roped in to endorse a real estate project, rounds off the top 20.

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19. Sushmita Sen

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Sushmita Sen

Ash's contemporary and fellow pageant winner Sushmita Sen may have had a less successful run in the movies but turns out, the leggy stunner is still quite popular among FHM readers.

The former Miss Universe and mother to two adoptive daughter -- Renee and Alisah -- figures at number 19.

17. Kangna Ranaut

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Kangna Ranaut

Actress Kangna Ranaut, who captured the imagination of Indian film goers with her wild curls and skinny frame, takes up the 17th spot in the list.

16. Sara Loren

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Sara Loren in Murder 3

Murder 3 starlet Sara Loren figures at number 16 while American pop sensation Katy Perry sits pretty at number 15.

14. Aditi Rao Hydari

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Aditi Rao Hydari

Boss actress Aditi Rao Hydari, who is looking to shed her girl-next-door image with a sultry bikini act in her upcoming film starring Akshay Kumar, comes in at the 14th spot.

13. Chitrangda Singh

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Chitrangda Singh

I Me Aur Main actress Chitrangda Singh, often lauded for her flawless facial features and regal demeanor, makes it to the list at number 13.

12. Amrita Rao

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Amrita Rao

Satyagraha actress Amrita Rao, soars high in this popularity chart.

Rao trails award-winning country music star Taylor Swift, who is at number 11.

10. Lara Dutta

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Lara Dutta

Another former Miss World -- Lara Dutta -- who scorched the silver screen with her toned bikini body in Blue, figures at number 10.

She follows US model Kate Upton (at number nine), who was recently awarded the Model of the Year nod at Style Awards.

8. Kareena Kapoor

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Kareena Kapoor

One of the earliest entrants in Bollywood's 100-crore heroine club, Mrs Saif Ali Khan is just as popular among fans now as she was before tying the knot with a number eight spot on this list.

7. Sonam Kapoor

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Sonam Kapoor

Raanjhanaa actress Sonam Kapoor may have hit box office gold only now but her fashionista ways have been a huge hit with her fans all along.

The tall actress is at number seven.

The Big Bang Theory star Kaley Cuoco figures at number six on this list.

5. Shraddha Kapoor

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Shraddha Kapoor

Aashiqui 2 star and a fashionista in her own right, actress Shraddha Kapoor races ahead of many of her contemporaries to claim the fifth spot.

4. Anushka Sharma

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Anushka Sharma

A regular fixture on fashion magazine covers and a certified clothes horse, actress Anushka Sharma deserves her fourth spot in this list.

3. Deepika Padukone

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Deepika Padukone

One of the most bankable stars of her generation, Chennai Express actress Deepika Padukone makes it to the third spot on the list, thanks to her screen presence and gorgeous looks.

2. Priyanka Chopra

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Priyanka Chopra

Zanjeer actress Priyanka Chopra can do no wrong in her fans' eyes.

Despite a wide backlash for her single Exotic and new film Zanjeer, the actress makes it to the second spot on this list.

1. Katrina Kaif

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Katrina Kaif

Katrina Kaif, who will be back on the silver screen with the keenly awaited Dhoom 3 in December this year, has topped the list.