Gowns can be unforgiving. Not many can carry them off. Hollywood may not find too much difficulty in this area, but not all their Bollywood counterparts are as lucky.
Until now. With fitness catching on fast, many of our desi beauties can show off their curves without sucking in their stomachs. Here are some of the women who look absolutely sexy in gowns. Don't forget to tell us which were your favourites!
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
The former Miss World looks stunning in this form-fitting black gown which tapers off in ruffles.
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