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Last week, GQ Magazine released its annual list of the 50 best-dressed men across the country for this year. We present the more prominent celebs who made the cut.
It's not just the ladies who hog the limelight on the red carpet.
On May 31, GQ India celebrated the most stylish males from across entertainment, sports and business with its Best Dressed List 2012.
Here are some of the biggest names from among the top 50 -- take the poll at the bottom of each page to let us know whether you think they deserve the best-dressed title!
Manish Malhotra
He's the go-to couturier for the rich and the famous, so it's hardly surprising that veteran fashion designer Malhotra is on the list -- he's always well turned out himself.
Mukul Deora
Image: Mukul DeoraPhotographs: Courtesy Perfect Relations
Movie producer and musician Mukul made last year's list and is back again -- he's always camera-ready.
Arjun Rampal
Image: Arjun RampalPhotographs: Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images
If there's one thing Arjun knows, it's how to work his stunning good looks to his advantage with the right wardrobe.
Saif Ali Khan
Image: Saif Ali Khan and Kareena KapoorPhotographs: Stringer Sri Lanka/Reuters
The Nawab of Pataudi has aristocratic taste, but he rocks out jeans and bandanas pretty often too!
Narendra Kumar
Image: Narendra KumarPhotographs: Patrick Riviere/Getty Images
With his penchant for bright colours and kitschy prints, fashion designer Nari is always making a statement.
Rahul Bose
Image: Rahul BosePhotographs: Courtesy Perfect Relations
This diminutive actor never seems to have an off day when it comes to his sense of style -- always on the ball, right Rahul?
Milind Soman
Image: Milind SomanPhotographs: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com
Milind believes in the casual-cool vibe -- his careless, rugged image scores plenty of brownie points.
John Abraham
Image: John AbrahamPhotographs: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images
His physique is that of a bodybuilder, but John's attitude and clothes are always gentlemanly.
Viren Rasquinha
Image: Viren RasquinhaFormer hockey player Viren is clean-cut and easygoing with his dress sense, which is why he figures in GQ's list.
Sanjay Kapoor
Image: Karisma and Sanjay KapoorPhotographs: Chris Jackson/Getty Images for Cartier
Lolo's hubby is a prominent businessman and he dresses the part, playing the perfect arm-candy.
Abhishek Bachchan
Image: Abhishek BachchanPhotographs: Vivek Prakash/Reuters
Close on Sanjay's heels is Karisma's former love interest Junior Bachchan. He switches from macho to sophisticated whenever the occasion demands it.
Sidhartha Mallya
Image: Sidhartha MallyaPhotographs: Pradeep Bandekar
He's a tycoon in the making and Sid makes sure he's always in top form to impress the ladies -- just like his old man!
Arjun Khanna
Image: Arjun KhannaPhotographs: Courtesy Edelman India
Flamboyant designer Khanna doesn't shy away from experimenting with his own look and it pays off more often than not.
Sahil Shroff
Image: Angela Jonsson and Sahil ShroffPhotographs: Courtesy Perfect Relations
He's easy on the eyes and as well-dressed off the runway as he is on it -- model Sahil Shroff comes in next.
Imran Khan
Image: Avantika Malik and Imran KhanPhotographs: Pradeep Bandekar
B-Town's favourite chocolate hero is like a chameleon, going from tees to ties and college kid to gentleman in a heartbeat.
Karan Johar
Image: Karan JoharPhotographs: Pradeep Bandekar
KJo must be stifling a yawn -- he's so used to being praised for his stylish wardrobe, it's hardly news!
Arjun Saluja
Image: Arjun Saluja (left) with a model in one of his creationsPhotographs: Rediff.com
This designer's own outfits seem to raise more eyebrows than his collections! Saluja's boho vibe saw him to the best-dressed list.
Ranbir Kapoor
Image: Ranbir KapoorPhotographs: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for DIFF
Kapoor's dapper dressing rivals that of his competition Imran -- he's another of Bollywood's big stars who carry off both casual and sophisticated fabulously.
Baichung Bhutia
Image: Baichung BhutiaPhotographs: Courtesy Perfect Relations
The former footballer scores with his natty style off the field.
Shahid Kapoor
Image: Shahid KapoorPhotographs: Courtesy Perfect Relations
Shahid's gone from fresh-faced to rugged, with both his appearance and his clothing choices.
Ratan Tata
Image: Ratan TataPhotographs: Punit Paranjpe/Reuters
The debonaire industrialist continues to off his corporate couture, retaining his position on the list for the second consecutive year.
Purab Kohli
Image: Purab KohliPhotographs: Pradeep Bandekar
We're not fans of Purab's long-haired look, but you certainly can't find fault with his style!
Raghavendra Rathore
Image: Raghavendra RathorePhotographs: Andrew H Walker/Getty Images for Chivas
The impeccable Mr Rathore dresses the cream of society -- and himself -- in dapper designerwear.
Prateik
Image: PrateikPhotographs: Pradeep Bandekar
From biker boots to skinny jeans to tuxedos -- Prateik is one of few experimental celebs and always ready to take on a fashion risk.
Virat Kohli
Image: Virat KohliPhotographs: Cover of Hi! Living Magazine, April 2012
While our cricketers aren't exactly style icons, Virat is certainly an exception and always manages to stand out in a crowd -- for the right reasons.
Jyotiraditya Scindia
Image: Jyotiraditya ScindiaPhotographs: B Mathur/Reuters
The Scindia scion belongs to India's younger political generation and knows how to mix traditional and trendy.
Atul Kasbekar
Image: Atul KasbekarPhotographs: Pradeep Bandekar
He's behind the lens most of the time, but when in front of it ace photographer Kasbekar still makes the right impression.
Omar Abdullah
Image: Omar AbdullahPhotographs: Fayaz Kabli/Reuters
The dashing young CM of J&K exudes good taste -- Omar certainly knows about making an impact, stylewise and otherwise.
Anil Kapoor
Image: Anil KapoorPhotographs: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images
The veteran actor seems to be aging like a fine wine -- the older he gets, the better he seems to look and dress!
Rahul Khanna
Image: Rahul KhannaPhotographs: Courtesy Perfect Relations
And finally, we have Rahul, who's always been a favourite with the ladies. He's usually wearing great clothes and a smile -- brother Akshaye could pick up a pointer or two from him!
Here's the rest of GQ's best dressed 2012 list:
Ajay Bijli
Mahesh Mathai
Captain Nair
Gaurav Bhatia
Shahid Datawala
Theron Carmine
AD Singh
Naveen Ansal
Subodh Gupta
Nikhil Mehra
Rohan Sippy
Kunal Rawal
Chetan Jaikishan
Vir Das
Siddharth Pujari
Jai Dinani
Tikka Shatrujit Singh
Siddharth Dhanvant Shanghvi
Arjun Kapoor
Vikram Raizada
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