Bollywood films are known for their epic stories, lively song and dance numbers, colorful costumes, hunky actors, but most of all, the luminous beauties that light up the screen. Here is our lis of the ten Bollywood actresses you should know, from international superstar Aishwarya Rai to rising star Deepika Padukone.
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Top Sexy Bollywood Actresses
From veteran screen sirens to vivacious newcomers, these lovely ladies are eleven ladki (that's "girls" for you non-Hindi speakers) to keep an eye on.
Amrita Arora
Bollywood actress Amrita Arora was propelled to stardom with her leading role in "Awara Paagal Deewana."
Pooja Batra
Pooja Batra first rose to fame in the early 90's when she was crowned Miss India in 1993.
Priyanka Chopra
After winning the title of Miss World in 2000, Priyanka Chopra made her film debut in "The Hero: Love Story of a Spy." The popular Bollywood actress had her break out role in the hit film "Andaaz."
Tannishtha Chatterjee
Actress Tannishtha Chatterjee's career is soaring. She stars as Nazneen in the film "Brick Lane" based on Monica Ali's book. She's also the lead in "Shadows of Time" ("Schatten der Zeit"), a film in Bengali by Oscar-winning German director Florian Gallenberger.
Lara Dutta
A former Miss Universe, Bollywood actress Lara Dutta has been in many hit films including Andaaz, Jhoom Barabar Jhoom, and Partner.
Yana Gupta
Yana Gupta first achieved international fame as a model, appearing on numerous ad campaigns and magazine covers. It was Gupta's performance in "Dum (2003)" that turned her into a Bollywood film star.
Soha Ali Khan
Bollywood actress Soha Ali Khan made her film debut "Dil Maange More." She's considered one of Bollywood's hottest rising stars.
Diya Mirza
Bollywood actress Diya Mirza won the Miss Asia-Pacific contest. She made her film debut in 'Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein.' She's one of Bollywood's most beloved stars.
Rani Mukherjee
Since her first film "Raja Ki Aayegi Barat" released in 1996, Rani Mukherjee has been one of Bollywood's brightest stars.
Deepika Padukone
Rising star Deepika Padukone made her film debut in "Aishwarya." She starred opposite Shahrukh Khan in "Om Shanti Om."
Aishwarya Rai
A profile of Aishwarya Rai, crowned Miss World 1994 and one of Bollywood's most famous actresses.
Mallika Sherawat
Popular Bollywood actress Mallika Sherawat is one of India's most famous sex symbols.
Tanisha
A profile of Bollywood star Tanisha. The young actress who made her debut in "Sssshhh..." couldn't have a finer pedigree.
Sophia Chowdhury
The girl from "Sansara" -- she also wrote the lyrics.
Preity Zinta
Preity Zinta is one of Bollywood's hottest stars. She made her in debut in "Dil Se" followed by "Soldier." Her performance as a single mother in "Kya Kehna" made her a star.
Meena Kumari
Filmography of the classic tragic actress.
Yukta Moohkey
Yukta Moohkey was Miss World 1999. This is the first web site devoted to her.
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