1. Deepika Padukone
DeepikaPadukone, daughter of celebrated badminton player
Prakash Padukone, isone of the most preferred models in India. Born in Mumbai
and broughtup in Bangalore, this trained Bharatanatyam dancer has always
beenattracted to the glamour world. Deepika started modelling as a child,doing
TV and print campaigns for several brands but discontinued laterto concentrate
on studies. She was a state-level badminton player whilein school. This svelte
beauty has appeared in commercials like Liril,Close-up, Limca etc and has taken
the glamour world by storm with herangelic visage, unguarded manner, naturally
athletic body and disarmingdimpled smile. She featured in Kingfisher Calender
2006, won theSociety Young Achievers' Award 2004 and Model of the Year Award
2005 atthe Lakme India Fashion Week. The stunning 5' 9" girl made her
showbizdebut with Himesh Reshammiya's music album 'Aap Ka Suroor'.
2. Amrita Rao
Sweetand dainty Amrita Rao, from a Chitrapur Saraswat
Brahmin family wasalways fascinated by acting. Her first modeling assignment was
forFairever fairness cream and within a couple of months, she became amodel for
many top brand companies and did nearly 35 ad films.Cadbury's Perk and Bru
coffee ads offered her a platform to step intothe film industry. The pretty lass
debuted in the film 'Ab Ke Baras'(2002), but shot into public notice with 'Ishq
Vishk Pyaar Vyaar'.'Mein Hoon Na', 'Deewar' and 'Masti' are her other films.
With hertypical girl-next-door image, this graduate in Psychology stands on
adifferent course, she feels that if not in films there are other fieldsto excel
in.
3. Dia Mirza
DiaMirza alias Diya Mirza, Miss Femina India-Asia Pacific
2000 fromHyderabad, made her debut with the film 'Rehana Hai Tere Dil Mein'(2001).
Born to a German father and a Bengali mother, this light-eyedbeauty is very
talented and hardworking. While working as a marketingexecutive, at the age of
16, Dia had done an advertising campaign inFemina, and it helped her to
participate in the Miss India competitionand win the crown. Ever since Dia
stepped into Bollywood, success haseluded her and most of the roles she got were
character roles. Thisversatile personality with her beautiful smile and
attractive eyes hasyet to prove herself in the tinsel world.
4. Sunidhi Chauhan
Bollywoodsinging sensation, Sunidhi Chauhan had shown
exceptional musical talentsince childhood. She started her career at the tender
age of four andwas a part of 'Little Wonders' - a troupe for child prodigies run
byrenowned music directors Kalyanji- Anandji. Sunidhi got recognitionthrough the
television music show 'Meri Aawaz Suno' and was introducedas a playback singer
with the movie 'Shastra' (1996), followed by anumber of films. Her first big
break came with the song 'Ruki Ruki SiZindagi' in Ram Gopal Verma's 'Mast'
(1999) and since then there was nolooking back for this gifted singer. Sunithi
bagged the R D Burmanaward for the most promising newcomer at the 2001 Filmfare
Awards. Shetied the knot with the music video director/ producer Bobby Khan
butgot separated within a year. By the age of 22, this talented, down toearth
lass have sung over 2,000 songs in 10 languages.
5. Nathasha
Modelturned Actress, Natassha alias Anita Hasnandani
started out as atelevision actress working in a number of successful Balaji
Telefilms.She shot to limelight with serials like 'Kabhi Sautan Kabhi
Saheli','Kkavyanjali' etc. This Mumbai based Sindhi girl soon got offers
fromSouthern film-makers and did several Telugu films. Natassha's Bollywooddebut
flick ' Kuchh To Hai' (2003) didn't do well at the box office,but she sizzled
with the number 'Ding dong' and 'Bindaas' in 'KrishnaCottage' (2004). In 2005,
she did 'Silsilay' and 'Koi Aap Sa'.
6. Shreya Saran
Thesouth Indian actress Shriya Saran intruded into the
hearts of millionsof youth with her luring eyes and glamorous looks. She was
born inHaridwar and brought up in Delhi. This talented Kathak dancer cum
modeldid some music albums and ads which paved her way into film
industry.Charming Shriya known for her beautiful smile debuted with the
Telugufilm 'Ishtam' (2001) and has paired with all the top heroes. She
becameequally popular in Tamil films and her first Bollywood film was 'ThodaTum
Badlo Thoda Hum' (2004). This pretty girl who never dreamt of beingin tinsel
town, has created a niche for herself within a short span oftime.
7. Kajol
Kajol,one of the most successful actress of Bollywood,
was born to actressTanuja and producer Somu Mukherjee. Though she debuted with
the flopfilm 'Bekhudi' (1992), Kajol got noticed with 'Baazigar' (1993) andshot
to the top most position with the major hit 'Dilwale Dulhania LeJayenge' (1995).
The versatility of her acting can be seen from thevarious characters done by
this natural actress. The movies which shedid with Shahrukh Khan were all
blockbuster hits. Charming Kajol wonthe heart of the audience with her
simplicity, girl next door attitudeand superb acting talent. She got married to
actor Ajay Devgan in 1999and has a daughter Nysa. Kajol is the brand ambassador
of Whirlpoolproducts along with her husband. After a break she has made a
comebackwith Kunal Kohli's Fanaa (2006). Awards to her credits are Lux Zee
CineAward 1997 for Best Villian and Filmfare Best Actress Award 1998 for'Kuch
Kuch Hota Hai'.
8. Meera Jasmine
MeeraJasmin alias Jasmin Mary Joseph, one of the most
talented actress ofthe Malayalam film industry debuted in the film 'Soothradharan'
(2001).The chirpy actress with simple, but attractive looks and a huge amountof
talent is an asset to the movie industry. Born in Thiruvalla, Meerahas carved a
name for herself in Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu movies.Acting comes naturally to
her and with her sweet, beautiful smile andsterling performance, she has assured
a place in the hearts of southIndian cinema goers.
9. Saada
Sadhaalias Sadaf Mohammed Syed debuted in the Telugu film
'Jayam' (2002)while she was doing her engineering at SNDT College, Mumbai.
Thistrained Kathak dancer was introduced to Tamil films with the remake of'Jayam'.
Sada received best newcomer Filmfare award 2002. She, a Punebased Bohra Muslim
won the hearts of Telugu and Tamil audiences withher charming looks and glorious
smile. The super success of the Tamilfilm 'Anniyan' (2005) has boosted up her
career straight to the top.
10. Asin
Asinalias Asin Thottumkal, the talented actress cum
model, is an upcomingheroine in the Tamil film industry. Before entering into
films, she wasa part-time model and businesswoman. This angelic charisma
startedmodeling at the age of 14 and is trained in Bharatnatyam and folkdance.
Though the Kerala-born Christian girl debuted in the Malayalamfilm 'Narendran
Makan Jayakanthan Vaka' (2001), she made it big inTamil (Kollywood) and Telugu (Tollywood
) industries. She won thehearts of the Tamil audience with her captivating
performance in thesuper hit movie 'Gajini' (2005).
11. Gayatri Joshi
Renownedmodel turned actress Gayatri Joshi, was one among
the last fivefinalists in the Femina Miss India beauty pageant 1999. This
graduatein Commerce started modelling while in college. Some of the
modelingassignments of this sweet faced lass, who had featured in music videosof
Jagjit Singh's 'Sagar Ki Kashti' and Hansraj Hans 'Jhanjaria'includes Hyundai ad
with Shahrukh Khan, LG, Godrej Coloursoft, SunsilkFruitamin, Philips etc. This
down to earth, gorgeous beauty made herdebut onto Bollywood with 'Swades'
(2004). She was chosen as the bestfemale debut 2005 by Zee Cine, Bollywood and
Star Screen. Gayatri gotmarried to Vikas Oberoi, a well-known entrepreneur on 27
August 2005.
12. Maduri Dixit
Madhuri,the pretty, charming actress cum graceful dancer
in Hindi films isfamous for her million dollar smile. Although she started her
career asa model, she didn't succeed in the field. She was introduced in thefilm
'Abodh' (1986), but it was 'Tezaab' (1988) that gave her a bigbreak. With her
acting skill and superb performance in various filmsMadhuri was renamed as
female Amitabh Bachchan. The awards to hercredit includes 5 Filmfare awards, 3
Screen Videocon Awards and Zee LuxCine Award. She got married to Doctor Sri Ram
Nene on October 17, 1999.The svelte dazzling beauty with prominent features
became theheartthrob of millions with her hard work and professionalism.
13. Aishwarya Rai
AishwaryaRai, the stunning beauty from Mangalore
(Karnataka) in India, shot intofame when she was crowned the Miss World 1994.
Her film career began ina Tamil Film 'Iruvar' in1997, but it was her stint in
the Hindi film'Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam' that gave her a real break. Thisgreen-blue-eyed
model turned film star achieved fame internationally byappearing in famous shows
such as Oprah Winfrey and David Letterman aswell as a number of Hollywood films.
She is the first Indian actressto be a member of the jury at the Cannes Film
Festival and the firstIndian female to be immortalized in wax at the world
famous MadameTussaud's wax museum in London. This gorgeous, highly photogenic
star,has a perfect figure and beautiful eyes. It is her grace and confidencethat
have taken her to the top as a model, actress and a superstar inIndia and other
Asian countries.
14. Sushmita Sen 
SushmitaSen, the first Indian to win the Miss Universe
1994 was born inHyderabad. She stepped into the film industry from the world
offashion. The charming, gorgeous Sush with a fascinating smile hasbeautiful
eyes and a tall, perfect figure. Though very talented, tillnow she didn't get an
opportunity to prove herself as a successfulactress. This brilliant, down to
earth personality has much more than abeautiful face. Sushmita enjoys writing
prose and poetry and likesinstrumental music. She is very fond of children and
has adopted a babygirl whom she has named Renee. She won the Filmfare Best
SupportingActress award in the year 2000. Sushmita was positioned at number 6
inthe 2004 Filmfare top ten actress list.
15. Rani Mukherjee
TheBengali damsel Rani Mukherjee with her gifted acting
talent is oneamong the most successful actresses in Bollywood. Though she
wasintroduced through the movie 'Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat' (1996), Rani wasnoted in
'Ghulam', and her film 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' shot her ontoovernight stardom. A
cousin to Kajol and daughter of director RamMukherjee, Rani had made a name for
herself in the industry throughsheer hard work. She's got something different
and acting comesnaturally to her as she proved herself in the classic 'Black'.
Rani'ssimple looks, charm, innocent smile, twinkling eyes and natural beautyhas
won her a place in the hearts of the moviegoers. In a short span oftime, she has
worked with all the top actors and top class directorsand production companies.
16. Preity Zinta
Charmingand attractive Preity Zinta began her career as a
model, televisionanchor and later as a commercial actress. Her dimpled smile
andexpressions in the Lyril ad, won her the hearts of millions andattracted the
film fraternity. The gorgeous, bubbly Preity, born inShimla, debuted in Mani
Ratnam's 'Dil Se' (1998) and made a mark in theindustry with 'Kya Kehna'. She
takes a lot of care in choosing herroles and each of her characters are far
different. Preity is very muchtalented and hard working and while acting she
portrays a myriad ofemotions on her face. Her screen presence, inherent style,
twinklingeyes, dazzling smile and down to earth nature has made her the
favoriteactress of Bollywood.
17. Tara Sharma 
Knownmodel turned actress, Tara Sharma - the la-di-dah
girl, is a graduatefrom London School of Economics. Born to Pratap Sharma, a
well-knownvoiceover artiste in India and an English mother, Tara was
alwaysactively involved with theatre. This dazzling beauty entered the
tinselworld of glamour through ad films, and has appeared in ads like
Lakme,Pond's, Pepsi, Fair and Lovely, Liril etc. The petite pretty girl withher
luminescent eyes and perfect features caught the public's gaze andsoon became a
model to reckon with. She debuted in films with a smallrole in 'Om Jai Jagdish'
(2002). The success of Indra Kumars 'Masti'(2004) and Madhur Bhandrakars 'Page
3' (2005) has made her a prizecommodity in Bollywood
18.Bipasha Basu
Thesilver screen sensation, Bipasha Basu came into the
limelight when shewon the Famous Ford Supermodels Contest. Besides doing
severalcommercial advertisements she did the famous video 'Tu' for SonuNigam's
album, Kismat. The five feet eight inches tall light-eyedBengali dusky beauty is
a new asset to Hindi Film World. The sexysymbol of Bollywood was bold enough to
accept unusual roles. Her debutrole in 'Ajnabee' has very much appreciated and 'Raaz'
proved to be aboon for Bipasha. This dazzling, hot actress feels her eyes are
herstrong feature.
19. Koel Mullick
CharmingBengali actress Koel Mullick, daughter of Bengali
actor Ranjit Mullick,debuted with the film Haranath Chakraborty's 'Nater Guru'
(2003). Thispetite girl created a sensation of sorts with her first
film.Expressive, beautiful and blessed with a natural star appeal, Koel isan
aspiring Odissi dancer. With in a short span of time this honey eyedbeauty has
became one of the most happening star in the Bengali filmindustry.
20. Katrina Kaif
KatrinaKaif, the model with a captivating look and
voluptuous figure was bornto a Kashmiri father and English mother. Brought up in
London, sheshifted to Mumbai to take acting as a full-fledged career.
Thisstunning beauty debuted in the Hindi film 'Boom'. Her gorgeous face
andhourglass figure, have given her chances in numerous advertisements andmusic
videos. Highly professional, Katrina is known in the industry asthe beauty with
brains.
