Bollywood gives the sari a SEXY twist!

Looking at filmi sari sirens!

Few things raise the mercury like a traditional sari going the sultry way.

Bollywood has always relied on its sexy quotient to transform its leading lady into a picture of passion.

We've shared with you some of its most iconic moments on screen.

Here, Sukanya Verma brings you some of the hottest!

Rakul Preet Singh, De De Pyaar De

The cute actress shows off her sensual side as Ajay Devgn's much younger squeeze in De De Pyaar De, co-starring Tabu.

 

Kareena Kapoor, Bodyguard

Never underestimate Bebo's ability to spice up the sari. She's provocative. She's perfection.

 

Kareena Kapoor, Ra.One

Remember her red-hot Chamak Challo avatar in Ra.One? It could be the only thing you do.

 

Kareena Kapoor, Heroine

Ditto for her black chiffon hot spell in and as Heroine.

 

Deepika Padukone, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani

In Hindi movies, the transformation of a bespectacled girl-next-door to weak knees-prompting hottie almost always looks something like Lady Padukone's stylish sari moment.

 

Priyanka Chopra, Dostana

PC's desi girl moves and dishy golden sari continue to serve as muse for cocktail wardrobes.

 

Katrina Kaif, Tees Maar Khan

Katrina's smouldering update on Zeenat Aman's Satyam Shivam Sundaram mini sari in Sheila Ki Jawaani has fans has panting for more.

 

Sonam Kapoor Ahuja, I Hate Luv Storys

Sonam doesn't wear too many saris on screen. Yet when she does, the effect is nothing short of va va voom.

 

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Shabd

India's favourite clotheshorse kick-started the trend of plain chiffon saris and bikini blouses.

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Raveena Tandon, Mohra

Raveena Tandon's Tip Tip seduction in a yellow sari has a significant place in Bollywood's hall of temptress fame.

 

Madhuri Dixit, Beta

Another yellow sari, a fancy drape and a HAWT Madhuri Dixit doing her Dhak Dhak dance -- anyone else had breathing issues watching Beta?

 

Sridevi, Mr India

The image of Sridevi seducing her invisible paramour in a turquoise blue sari is much too steamy to challenge, recreate or surpass.