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Ameesha, Deepika, Katrina: Maxim's Hot 100
The annual list of Maxim's got 100 is out and is, surprisingly, dominated by Bollywood actresses!
Another shock element in the list comes from the fact that Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who usually features prominently on such lists, is conspicuous by her absence.
Actress-film producer Ameesha Patel graces the 35th spot on the list.
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25. Sunny Leone
Jackpot actress Sunny Leone stands at number 25 in the list.
24. Mallika Sherawat
Actress and now a reality show star, Mallika Sherawat sure knows how to stay in the news long after movie roles have dried up.
The Bachelorette India star finds herself at the 24th spot in this list.
23. Megan Fox
Former Transformers actress Megan Fox, who is expecting her second child with actor husband Brian Austin Green, is at number 23.
The good looking couple has a 14-month-old son named Noah.
22. Jennifer Love Hewitt
Ghost Whisperer actress Jennifer Love Hewitt, who, besides her acting chops, is well-known for her curves, makes it to the 22nd spot.
The actress married her The Client List costar Brian Hallisay earlier this year and the couple had a baby daughter in November.
21. Kaley Cuoco
The Big Bang Theory actress Kaley Cuoco, who recently made headlines with her short-lived romance with Man Of Steel hunk Henry Cavill, also figures on this list.
The 28-year-old is now engaged to tennis player Ryan Sweeting.
20. Jennifer Lawrence
Hunger Games star and media sweetheart Jennifer Lawrence is at number 20.
The young actress has been making waves with her refreshingly candid views on body image, her dressing sense and overall sass.
19. Bipasha Basu
One of Bollywood's sexiest actresses, Bipasha Basu makes the cut too.
The actress's confidence and style sense is a big hit with her fans.
18. Lisa Haydon
Former Kingfisher calendar model and actress Lisa Haydon stole may a heart with her acting debut in Sonam Kapoor starrer Aisha.
Her smoldering looks and dusky skin make her quite the headturner.
17. Scarlett Johansson
Hollywood beauty Scarlett Johansson is so pretty and perfect-looking, there are theories of her being a clone doing the rounds of world wide web for a while now.
The Avengers actress is at number 17 here.
16. Nicole Scherzinger
American singer Nicole Scherzinger, one of the most striking women in Hollywood today, figures at number 16.
Following her recent breakup with longtime beau Lewis Hamilton, the star discussed her struggles with bulimia in an interview.
15. Mila Kunis
Drop dread gorgeous and a great actress, Ashton Kutcher's girlfriend Mila Kunis was also recently voted the most datable female celebrity in an online survey.
The Forgetting Sarah Marshall star appears at the 15th spot.
14. Kangna Ranaut
A more articulate and confident Kangna Ranaut has been making waves with her spiffy answers and more promising film roles.
The Rajjo actress makes it to the 14th spot.
13. Esha Gupta
Raaz 3 actress Esha Gupta, with her unconventional sense of style and good looks, earns herself the 13th spot on this list.
12. Rihanna
Barbadian singing sensation Rihanna is, by far, the most fashionably adventurous celebrity on this list.
The Grammy-winning crooner takes up the 12th spot.
11. Neha Dhupia
Curvaceous hottie Neha Dhupia, always making headlines with her sharp dressing sense, is at number 11.
10. Kate Upton
Sports Illustrated cover girl, actress and model Kate Upton is at number 10.
9. Jacqueline Fernandez
Sri Lankan beauty and Race 2 actress Jacqueline Fernandez is at number nine.
8. Kareena Kapoor
Gori Tere Pyar Mein actress Kareena Kapoor, who's reinvented herself fabulously post-marriage, figures in the top 10.
7. Nargis Fakhri
Model-actress Nargis Fakhri, who has acted in two well received Hindi films -- Rockstar and Madras Cafe -- figures at number 7.
6. Sonam Kapoor
Bollywood's resident fashionista Sonam Kapoor sits pretty at number 6.
5. Anushka Sharma
The leggy Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola actress may have been out of action for a while now but that clearly hasn't affected her popularity with male admirers.
Anushka figures at number five.
4. Katrina Kaif
Dhoom 3 seductress Katrina Kaif is top of the charts with a fourth position on this list.
3. Chitrangda Singh
I Me Aur Main actress Chitrangda Singh evidences her natural gorgeousness with third position on this list.
2. Deepika Padukone
D-Pad is definitely on a roll.
After back-to-back box office successes, Deepika finds herself on the second spot here.
1. Priyanka Chopra
And finally, Priyanka Chopra emerges as the numero uno on this formidable list of hotties.
The actress-singer has been making waves with her singles -- In My City and Exotic -- besides her high profile film roles.