Indian beauties in 'Most Desirable' race

Four Indian women have made it to the nominee list of AskMen.com's 2010 Top 99 Most Desirable Women. The annual online survey conducted by the popular men's website lists the top 99 most desirable women.

  • Four Indian women have made it to the nominee list of AskMen.com's 2010 Top 99 Most Desirable Women. The annual online survey conducted by the popular men's website lists the top 99 most desirable women. Ten million votes were cast for the 2009 poll.
    Four Indian women have made it to the nominee list of AskMen.com's 2010 Top 99 Most Desirable Women. The annual online survey conducted by the popular men's website lists the top 99 most desirable women. Ten million votes were cast for the 2009 poll.
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  • Amongst over 180 contenders for the title of the World's Most Desirable Woman is, of course, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.
    Amongst over 180 contenders for the title of the World's Most Desirable Woman is, of course, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.
  • Ash has been a regular on the AskMen.com Most Desirable list since 2003, when she was ranked No. 70. In 2005 Aishwarya was at No. 67. She gained 20 places to be No. 47 in 2006.
    Ash has been a regular on the AskMen.com Most Desirable list since 2003, when she was ranked No. 70. In 2005 Aishwarya was at No. 67. She gained 20 places to be No. 47 in 2006.
  • In 2007 Ash was at the 40th position on the most desirable women list. In 2008 the ex-Miss World climbed up 13 steps to No. 27. But in 2009 Ash's desirable quotient took a slide and she had to be content with the No. 60 spot.
    In 2007 Ash was at the 40th position on the most desirable women list. In 2008 the ex-Miss World climbed up 13 steps to No. 27. But in 2009 Ash's desirable quotient took a slide and she had to be content with the No. 60 spot.
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  • The second nominee with an Indian connection is Padma Lakshmi.
    The second nominee with an Indian connection is Padma Lakshmi.
  • The ex-Mrs Rushdie wasn't on the list in 2009 but she was ranked No. 66 in 2008.
    The ex-Mrs Rushdie wasn't on the list in 2009 but she was ranked No. 66 in 2008.
  • Freida Pinto is the third Indian on the nominee list.
    Freida Pinto is the third Indian on the nominee list.
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  • Riding high on the success of <i>Slumdog Millionaire</i> Freida has already found herself in a number of sexiest women lists.
    Riding high on the success of Slumdog Millionaire Freida has already found herself in a number of sexiest women lists.
  • Another newcomer is model Lakshmi Menon.
    Another newcomer is model Lakshmi Menon.
  • Lakshmi is a well known face in the Indian as well as the international fashion circuit.
    Lakshmi is a well known face in the Indian as well as the international fashion circuit.
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  • Interestingly amongst all the women in the list of nominees is American TV host Conan O'Brien. Conan was No. 16 on AskMen.com's Top 49 Most Influential Men of 2009 list, but since Conan believes that he holds the No. 3 spot on the list of the Top 99 Most Desirable Women of 2010, they decided to let him have a go.
    Interestingly amongst all the women in the list of nominees is American TV host Conan O'Brien. Conan was No. 16 on AskMen.com's Top 49 Most Influential Men of 2009 list, but since Conan believes that he holds the No. 3 spot on the list of the Top 99 Most Desirable Women of 2010, they decided to let him have a go.
  • Giving Ash company on the 2009 list was Katrina Kaif at No. 48. Katrina was rated higher than Ash (No. 60).
    Giving Ash company on the 2009 list was Katrina Kaif at No. 48. Katrina was rated higher than Ash (No. 60).
  • But inspite of her Bollywood successes Ms Kaif couldn't find a mention amongst the 2010 nominees.
    But inspite of her Bollywood successes Ms Kaif couldn't find a mention amongst the 2010 nominees.
  • Other Indian actresses who were in amongst the 2009 nominees included Kareena Kapoor, but she didn't make it to the final 99.
    Other Indian actresses who were in amongst the 2009 nominees included Kareena Kapoor, but she didn't make it to the final 99.
  • The 2009 nominees also included Preity Zinta and Priyanka Chopra, but both of them could garner enough votes to make the final cut.
    The 2009 nominees also included Preity Zinta and Priyanka Chopra, but both of them could garner enough votes to make the final cut.
  • Mallika Sherawat was ranked No. 67 in the 2008 poll.
    Mallika Sherawat was ranked No. 67 in the 2008 poll.
  • The 2006 list of the 99 most desirable women had Lisa Ray at No. 73.
    The 2006 list of the 99 most desirable women had Lisa Ray at No. 73.
  • Eva Mendes was voted AskMen.com's Most Desirable Women of 2009.
    Eva Mendes was voted AskMen.com's Most Desirable Women of 2009.
  • In 2008, the title went to Katherine Heigl.
    In 2008, the title went to Katherine Heigl.
  • Beyonce Knowles was voted the most desirable in 2007.
    Beyonce Knowles was voted the most desirable in 2007.
  • Jessica Alba was No. 1 in 2006.
    Jessica Alba was No. 1 in 2006.
  • The 2005 top spot in the AskMen.com poll went to Adriana Lima.
    The 2005 top spot in the AskMen.com poll went to Adriana Lima.
  • Charlize Theron was ranked the sexiest woman in 2003.
    Charlize Theron was ranked the sexiest woman in 2003.
  • In 2002, it was none other than Monica Bellucci at the top spot.
    In 2002, it was none other than Monica Bellucci at the top spot.
  • AskMen.com's inaugural poll in 2001 had Laetitia Casta on the hottest spot.
    AskMen.com's inaugural poll in 2001 had Laetitia Casta on the hottest spot.