2. Suman Rao: New Entry

Claim to fame: She was crowned Miss World 2019 — 2nd Runner-up and Miss World Asia at the Miss World 2019 pageant in London. Post her win, she has done TV commercials for renowned brands and has walked as a showstopper at various prominent fashion events

Relationship Status: Single

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Desirability Quotient: With her striking personality and drop-dead gorgeous looks, this model and trained Kathak dancer is a head-turner

3. Katrina Kaif

Claim to fame: She has featured in various blockbusters, but it’s her work in her last few releases, including 'Zero' and 'Bharat', that won her the most appreciation for her performances on screen

Relationship Status: Rumoured to be in a relationship with Vicky Kaushal

Desirability Quotient: She is sexy, sensuous and her smooth moves on the dance floor make her oh-so desirable!

4. Deepika Padukone

Claim to fame: From playing historical characters on screen to posing as the perfect glam girl, Deepika has proved that she can pull off any role with ease. Recently, with 'Chhapaak', she turned producer

Relationship Status: Married to Ranveer Singh

Desirability Quotient: With those beautiful eyes, million dollar smile, a super fashion sense, add to that her grace and poise — she is the ultimate diva!

5. Vartika Singh

Claim to fame: She represented India at the Miss Universe 2019 pageant. This beauty is a sizzler on the ramp, and she recently featured in the music videos of popular tracks like 'Chadeya Fitoor' and 'Kishmish'. She has done several brand campaigns and is a hot favourite of fashion designers

Relationship Status: Single

Desirability Quotient: Her delicate frame, that spark in her eyes, along with her mischievous smile, can make hearts melt

6. Kiara Advani 

Claim to fame: She has done several films over the years, but her performance in 'Good Newwz' and 'Kabir Singh' brought her into the spotlight

Relationship Status: Rumoured to be dating Sidharth Malhotra

Desirability Quotient: She could be anything from the cute girl-next-door to a gorgeous fashionista. This young talent is absolutely crush-worthy

7. Shraddha Kapoor

Claim to fame: She is hugely popular in the virtual world, and on the big screen she has had a promising run with the bilingual 'Saaho' with Prabhas and 'Chhichhore' with Sushant Singh Rajput last year

Relationship Status: Rumoured to be in a relationship with celebrity photographer, Rohan Shrestha

Desirability Quotient: This petite, gorgeous light-eyed beauty can stun you with her killer moves on the dance floor

8. Yami Gautam

Claim to fame: She featured in 'Uri: The Surgical Strike', which went on to become a huge success last year, and her performance in 'Bala', too, was loved by the audience

Relationship Status: Single

Desirability Quotient: Her beauty is enhanced by her dimpled smile and innocent charm, making her a hot favourite on this list

9. Aditi Rao Hydari 

Claim to fame: She is on the top spot of Chennai Times 30 Most Desirable Women of 2019. Last year, she shot for four films in Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi. She even got behind the mic to record a song in Tamil with Dhanush

Relationship Status: Single

Desirability Quotient: Slender frame, large doe-eyes and regal beauty — Aditi has an aura that’s simply arresting

10. Jacqueline Fernandez 

Claim to fame: She sizzled in a special dance number in 'Saaho', and has also played the leading lady opposite Sushant Singh Rajput in 'Drive', which released on an OTT platform

Relationship Status: Single

Desirability Quotient: Fitness enthusiast, vivacious personality and a body to die for, this gal is glamourous to the hilt 

Claim to fame: She represented India at Miss Grand International in 2019. Post that, she was seen in a music video opposite Himansh Kohli and has done a series of TV commercials

Relationship Status: Single

Desirability Quotient: Heaps of confidence and looks that could kill make her a talent to watch out for

Claim to fame: She debuted in Bollywood with 'Student Of The Year 2', and was later seen opposite Sidharth Malhotra in 'Marjaavaan'. With her stunning looks, great attitude and talent, she is all set for a promising career in Bollywood

Relationship Status: Dating actor Aadar Jain

Desirability Quotient: A great mix of oomph, beauty, confidence and, to top it all, a lovely voice, Tara is a star in the making

16. Shefali Sood  

Claim to fame: She represented India at the Miss Supranational 2019 pageant. She is a motivational speaker, model and is training to be a life coach

Relationship Status: Single

Desirability Quotient: A fitness enthusiast and a traveller at heart, this towering beauty has the kind of spunk and sass that will leave you charmed

17. Samantha Akkineni 

Claim to fame: The actress, who topped the Hyderabad Times 30 Most Desirable Women 2019 poll, has shown that married women can be crowd-pullers too, with hits like 'Oh! Baby' and 'Majili'

Relationship Status: Married to Naga Chaitanya

Desirability Quotient: Her girl-next-door charm and classic good looks add to her sex appeal

Claim to fame: She grabbed the top spot on the Bangalore Times 30 Most Desirable Women list this year. From adding glam quotient to some roles to putting out fine performances in films like 'Geetha' and 'Avane Srimannarayana' — Shanvi has proved that she is here to stay

Relationship Status: Single

Desirability Quotient: An impressive personality, sensuous looks and a smile that lights up the room

25. Shreya Shanker 

Claim to fame: The gorgeous girl, who was crowned Femina Miss India United Continents 2019, went on to represent the country at the Miss United Continents 2019 pageant. She has modelled and walked the ramp for various prestigious fashion weeks

Relationship Status: Single

Desirability Quotient: This tall sporty beauty queen has a passion for air rifle shooting, cricket, horse riding, basketball and badminton

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31. Nusrat Jahan 

Claim to fame: She was voted Calcutta Times Most Desirable Woman 2019. Strong, opinionated and one of the youngest MPs in the country, Nusrat is also among the most sought-after actresses in the Bengali film industry

Relationship Status: Married to businessman Nikhil Jain

Desirability Quotient: Besides her perfect smile, porcelain skin, and enchanting eyes, she exudes immense confidence and grace — qualities that make her extremely desirable

36. Taapsee Pannu

Claim to Fame: The actress has carved a niche for herself in Bollywood, with an impressive list of author-backed roles. In 2019, she had three releases — 'Mission Mangal', 'Badla' and 'Saand Ki Aankh'. She won a lot of appreciation for taking on a role with grey shades in 'Badla', also starring Amitabh Bachchan

Relationship Status: Is reportedly in a relationship with Danish badminton player, Mathias Boe

D esirability Quotient: Her dazzling smile, curly mane, and to top it all, her confidence to make brave career choices is what gives her an edge

Claim to Fame: Even before her debut film, 'Student Of The Year 2', she had a sizeable following on social media. Last year, she also made her presence felt with her glam avatar in 'Pati Patni Aur Woh'

Relationship Status: She was linked to her co-star Kartik Aaryan. However, neither have commented on it

Desirability Quotient: Her lean frame, flawless skin and sunshine smile make her the sweet-sexy girl you can’t take your eyes off

40. Bhumi Pednekar 

Claim to fame: Over the years, she has proven herself as a powerhouse performer. In 2019, she impressed the audience with her roles in films like 'Saand Ki Aankh', 'Bala' and 'Pati Patni Aur Woh'. While she is known as the ‘Queen of Heartland India’ for her on-screen avatars, on the red carpet, Bhumi is always at her glamourous and fashionable best

Relationship Status: Single

Desirability Quotient: This ravishing, earthy beauty can sweep you off your feet

Claim to fame: The actress, who was last seen in 'Total Dhamaal', is all set to star in an international web show and will also be seen in the Akshay Kumar-starrer 'Sooryavanshi'

Relationship Status: Single

Desirability Quotient: Her hot bod, smouldering looks and an attitude to match make for an irresistible combination

47. Saiee Manjrekar 

Claim to fame: Daughter of actor-filmmaker Mahesh Manjrekar, she made her big Bollywood debut with the Salman Khan-starrer 'Dabangg 3' last year

Relationship Status: Single

Desirability Quotient: Her demure good looks and disarming smile add to her appeal

49. Nehha Pendse Bayas 

Claim to fame: She was ranked number one on Maharashtra’s 30 Most Desirable Women list. From being a bindaas bride to shutting down trolls who body-shamed her husband, Nehha has consistently been in the news. The actress is now awaiting the release of her Marathi film 'June'

Relationship status: Married to Mumbai-based businessman Shardul Bayas 
Desirability quotient: Being confident, stylish and outspoken has won her fans and makes her popular on social media
We have created a separate list for women who will remain ‘Forever Desirable’. The coveted league includes Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Priyanka Chopra Jonas. These ladies, therefore, do not feature in The Times 50 Most Desirable Women list. Given how beautiful they are, they would have undoubtedly topped the list year after year. With plenty of new, young contenders clamouring to be a part of this ‘Top 50’ list every year, a separate list for these ‘Forever Desirable’ women, only makes room for more new entrants.