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Alia Bhatt has been voted as the Sexiest Asian Female for 2019.
UK-based weekly Eastern Eye has released its annual list, based on online votes, media coverage, impact and heat generated across various social media platforms.
‘Flattered’ by the votes, Alia tells PTI: “I’ve always believed that true beauty goes beyond what is seen and that is what really counts. We’ll grow older, our appearances will change, but a good heart will always keep you beautiful and that is really what we should focus on.”
A look at the other women on this list:
2. Deepika Padukone
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Deepika may be among the sexiest women in Asia, but beauty is clearly not skin deep for her. She’s all set to release Chhapaak, which will see her play an acid attack survivor.
3. Hina Khan
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Hina Khan is among the top television actresses today.
4. Mahira Khan
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Mahira also holds the title of the Sexiest Pakistani Woman on the Planet for the fifth year in a row!
5. Surbhi Chandna
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After being seen in the hugely popular show, Ishaqbaaaz, Surbhi plays the female lead of the medical drama, Sanjivani 2.
6. Katrina Kaif
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Bharat actress Katrina Kaif is also among the Top 10 Stars of Indian Cinema and Television.
7. Shivangi Joshi
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Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai actress Shivangi Joshi makes it to the seventh spot.
8. Nia Sharma
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Nia wants to be the biggest face on television, and there’s no stopping her!
9. Mehwish Hayat
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Pakistani actress Mehwish Hayat takes ninth place.
10. Priyanka Chopra
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Priyanka rounds off the top 10 on this list.
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YouTube superstar-turned-TV host Lilly Singh is the highest placed newcomer on the list at number 14.
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The youngest lady on the list is 21-year-old Ananya Panday, at number 36.
The oldest on the list is 46-year-old Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, at number 39.