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Rahul Gandhi 'most likely to marry in 2011'!

Last updated on: January 12, 2011 20:51 IST

Image: Rahul Gandhi
Photographs: Vijay Mathur/Reuters

Matrimonial portal Shaadi.com conducted a survey to find out which celebrities users think will be tying the knot this year -- take a look!

Celebrity weddings -- who doesn't love predicting, hearing and knowing all about them?

Well, it's a brand new year and to kickstart it on an interesting note, the world's largest matrimonial service, Shaadi.com, conducted a poll among its Mumbai users to find out just who they think will marry in 2011, whose weddings they are eagerly anticipating and whose unions they couldn't care less about!

Here are the results!

Eligible bachelor most likely to marry in 2011: Rahul Gandhi

The Gandhi scion took the lead when it came to men who will give up the single life -- 34.69 percent of pollers predicted that he will get hitched this year.

Eligible bachelorette most likely to marry in 2011: Esha Deol

Image: Esha Deol

This was a bit of a suprise -- when it comes to the ladies, 40.81 percent of the votes were cast in favour of the actress' marriage this year. Is there something -- or someone -- you're not telling us about, Esha?

Eligible bachelor most likely to marry in 2011: Vijender Singh

Image: Vijender Singh
Photographs: Rediff Archives

The boxer came in close on the heels of Rahul Gandhi -- 18.36 percent of those polled think he will head down the aisle in the next 12 months. We don't see anyone messing with this toughie's gal!

Eligible bachelorette most likely to marry in 2011: Sushmita Sen

Image: Sushmita Sen

Hmmm. We don't think mom-of-two Sush is ready to settle down just yet, but others do -- 24.48 percent, to be exact.

Eligible bachelor most likely to marry in 2011: Ness Wadia

Image: Ness Wadia
Photographs: Ritam Banerjee-IPL 2010

The businessman ex-boyfriend of Preity Zinta was voted third bachelor most likely to settle down this year, with 16.32 percent of the votes.

Eligible bachelorette most likely to marry in 2011: Anushka Sharma

Image: Anushka Sharma
Photographs: Still from Badmaash Company

Third among the ladies was the Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi actress, who garnered 12.24 percent of the votes.

Eligible bachelor most likely to marry in 2011: Rahul Khanna

Image: Rahul Khanna

Everyone likes the affable actor -- and 12.24 percent of voters think a woman will claim Rahul this year!

Eligible bachelorette most likely to marry in 2011: Sonam Kapoor

Image: Sonam Kapoor
Photographs: Rediff Archives

The rumours are flying thick and fast that she and B-Town director Punit Malhotra are an item, but will Sonam be entering into blissful matrimony in 2011? Yes, say 8.16 percent of Shaadi.com's Mumbai users.

Eligible bachelor most likely to marry in 2011: Kunal Kapoor

Image: Kunal Kapoor

The tall and tanned actor was in fifth place in the men's list, landing 10.23 percent of the votes.

Eligible bachelorette most likely to marry in 2011: Mallika Sherawat

Image: Mallika Sherawat
Photographs: Cover of Cosmopolitan Magazine

Not a lot of folks think that Miss Independent Mallika is ready to hear wedding bells yet and nor do we! She landed only 8.16 percent of the votes. Most men will agree that she's eligible, though!

Eligible bachelor most likely to marry in 2011: Rahul Bose

Image: Rahul Bose

Will the diminutive star take a wife soon? Not likely -- only 8.16 percent of people who participated in the poll disagree.

Eligible bachelorette most likely to marry in 2011: Saina Nehwal

Image: Saina Nehwal
Photographs: Rediff Archives

The badminton beauty is only 20, so it's not surprising that a mere 6.15 percent of those polled think she will get hitched. Hey, she's still married to her sporting career!

Most likely to tie the knot: Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan

Image: Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan
Photographs: Still from Kurbaan

Many are predicting that this high-flying A-list couple will tie the knot in 2011 -- 34.69 percent. If they do, it will be the most anticipated Indian do of the year!

Most likely to tie the knot: Lara Dutta and Mahesh Bhupathi

Image: Lara Dutta and Mahesh Bhupathi
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar

Well, 28.57 percent of those who voted were right on the money! Lara and Mahesh recently announced their impending nuptials, which will take place in February.

Most likely to tie the knot: Bipasha Basu and John Abraham

Image: Bipasha Basu and John Abraham
Photographs: Still from Aitbaar

They've been dating for years now -- and 26.53 percent think it's high time John popped the question!

Most likely to tie the knot: Soha Ali Khan and Kunal Khemu

Image: Soha Ali Khan and Kunal Khemu
Photographs: Rediff Archives

Will the Khans opt for a double celebration in 2011? Soha and her beau Kunal come in fourth, way behind brother Saif and Bebo, with 10.21 percent voting for them.

Most eagerly anticipated wedding of the year: Kate Middleton and Prince William

Image: Kate Middleton and Prince William
Photographs: Suzanne Plunkett/Reuters

Even Mumbaikars are excited about the royal wedding -- a staggering 46.93 percent are looking forward to it.

Most eagerly anticipated wedding of the year: Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt

Image: Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt
Photographs: Mario Anzuoni/Reuters

Will they, won't they -- the question has been on everyone's lips ever since they started dating. Will 2011 seal the deal for Brad and Angie? If so, 32.65 percent of those who voted are waiting to see how it unfolds!

Most eagerly anticipated wedding of the year: Avantika Malik and Imran Khan

Image: Avantika Malik and Imran Khan
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar

Theirs came in last on the list, with votes from 20.42 percent, but we're guessing that Imran and Avantika are too blissed-out from their celebrations this weekend to care!

Best celebrity wedding 2010: Sakshi Singh Rawat and M S Dhoni

Image: Sakshi Singh Rawat and M S Dhoni
Photographs: Rediff Archives

This was one grand celebration! And 48.97 percent of votes were cast in favour of Dhoni's as being the wedding of the year for 2010.

Best celebrity wedding 2010: Sania Mirza and Shoaib Malik

Image: Sania Mirza and Shoaib Malik
Photographs: TV9

This one was not without controversy, but it looks like people have put that behind them -- 30.61 percent seem to think it was the best.

Best celebrity wedding 2010: Sunanda Pushkar and Shashi Tharoor

Image: Sunanda Pushkar and Shashi Tharoor
Photographs: Rediff Archives

It was a rough year for Shashi Tharoor, but 14.28 percent of those polled thought that his wedding to Sunanda Pushkar was worth raving about.

Best celebrity wedding 2010: Konkona Sen Sharma and Ranvir Shorey

Image: Konkona Sen and Ranvir Shorey
Photographs: Rediff Archives

They had a low-key wedding and it got a low-key response -- only 4.1 percent of those polled thought it the best.

Best celebrity wedding 2010: Priyanka Alva and Vivek Oberoi

Image: Priyanka Alva and Vivek Oberoi
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar

And finally, we come to the Oberoi wedding, which was at the bottom of the list -- despite the hype, Vivek and Priyanka received only 2.04 percent of votes.