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Ameesha, Deepika, Katrina: Maxim's Hot 100

Last updated on: December 13, 2013 19:28 IST

Image: Ameesha Patel
Photographs: Pradeep Bandekar

The annual list of Maxim's got 100 is out and is, surprisingly, dominated by Bollywood actresses!

Another shock element in the list comes from the fact that Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who usually features prominently on such lists, is conspicuous by her absence.

Actress-film producer Ameesha Patel graces the 35th spot on the list.

Click NEXT to find out the top 25 hotties who made it too!

25. Sunny Leone

Image: Sunny Leone

Jackpot actress Sunny Leone stands at number 25 in the list.

 

24. Mallika Sherawat

Image: Mallika Sherawat

Actress and now a reality show star, Mallika Sherawat sure knows how to stay in the news long after movie roles have dried up.

The Bachelorette India star finds herself at the 24th spot in this list.

23. Megan Fox

Image: Megan Fox
Photographs: Jason Merritt/Getty Images

Former Transformers actress Megan Fox, who is expecting her second child with actor husband Brian Austin Green, is at number 23.

The good looking couple has a 14-month-old son named Noah.

22. Jennifer Love Hewitt

Image: Jennifer Love Hewitt
Photographs: Mario Anzuoni/Reuters

Ghost Whisperer actress Jennifer Love Hewitt, who, besides her acting chops, is well-known for her curves, makes it to the 22nd spot.

The actress married her The Client List costar Brian Hallisay earlier this year and the couple had a baby daughter in November.

21. Kaley Cuoco

Image: Kaley Cuoco
Photographs: Mario Anzuoni/Reuters

The Big Bang Theory actress Kaley Cuoco, who recently made headlines with her short-lived romance with Man Of Steel hunk Henry Cavill, also figures on this list.

The 28-year-old is now engaged to tennis player Ryan Sweeting.

20. Jennifer Lawrence

Image: Jennifer Lawrence
Photographs: Carlo Allegri/Reuters

Hunger Games star and media sweetheart Jennifer Lawrence is at number 20.

The young actress has been making waves with her refreshingly candid views on body image, her dressing sense and overall sass.

19. Bipasha Basu

Image: Bipasha Basu
Photographs: Tim Chong/Reuters

One of Bollywood's sexiest actresses, Bipasha Basu makes the cut too.

The actress's confidence and style sense is a big hit with her fans.

18. Lisa Haydon

Image: Lisa Haydon in Rascals

Former Kingfisher calendar model and actress Lisa Haydon stole may a heart with her acting debut in Sonam Kapoor starrer Aisha.

Her smoldering looks and dusky skin make her quite the headturner.

17. Scarlett Johansson

Image: Scarlett Johansson
Photographs: Mark Blinch/Reuters

Hollywood beauty Scarlett Johansson is so pretty and perfect-looking, there are theories of her being a clone doing the rounds of world wide web for a while now.

The Avengers actress is at number 17 here.

16. Nicole Scherzinger

Image: Nicole Scherzinger
Photographs: Tobias Schwarz/Reuters

American singer Nicole Scherzinger, one of the most striking women in Hollywood today, figures at number 16.

Following her recent breakup with longtime beau Lewis Hamilton, the star discussed her struggles with bulimia in an interview.

15. Mila Kunis

Image: Mila Kunis
Photographs: Jon Blacker/Reuters

Drop dread gorgeous and a great actress, Ashton Kutcher's girlfriend Mila Kunis was also recently voted the most datable female celebrity in an online survey.

The Forgetting Sarah Marshall star appears at the 15th spot.

14. Kangna Ranaut

Image: Kangna Ranaut
Photographs: Abhijit Mhamunkar

A more articulate and confident Kangna Ranaut has been making waves with her spiffy answers and more promising film roles.

The Rajjo actress makes it to the 14th spot.

13. Esha Gupta

Image: Esha Gupta in Jannat 2

Raaz 3 actress Esha Gupta, with her unconventional sense of style and good looks, earns herself the 13th spot on this list.

12. Rihanna

Image: Rihanna
Photographs: Dave J Hogan/Getty Images

Barbadian singing sensation Rihanna is, by far, the most fashionably adventurous celebrity on this list.

The Grammy-winning crooner takes up the 12th spot.

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11. Neha Dhupia

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Curvaceous hottie Neha Dhupia, always making headlines with her sharp dressing sense, is at number 11. 

10. Kate Upton

Image: Kate Upton
Photographs: Beach Bunny swimwear ad campaign 2012

Sports Illustrated cover girl, actress and model Kate Upton is at number 10.

9. Jacqueline Fernandez

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Photographs: Wizspk PR

Sri Lankan beauty and Race 2 actress Jacqueline Fernandez is at number nine.

8. Kareena Kapoor

Image: Kareena Kapoor in Talaash

Gori Tere Pyar Mein actress Kareena Kapoor, who's reinvented herself fabulously post-marriage, figures in the top 10.

7. Nargis Fakhri

Image: Nargis Fakhri
Photographs: Jimmy Jeong/Reuters

Model-actress Nargis Fakhri, who has acted in two well received Hindi films -- Rockstar and Madras Cafe -- figures at number 7.

6. Sonam Kapoor

Image: Sonam Kapoor
Photographs: Jimmy Jeong/Reuters

Bollywood's resident fashionista Sonam Kapoor sits pretty at number 6.

5. Anushka Sharma

Image: Anushka Sharma in Badmaash Company

The leggy Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola actress may have been out of action for a while now but that clearly hasn't affected her popularity with male admirers.

Anushka figures at number five.

4. Katrina Kaif

Image: Katrina Kaif in Dhoom 3

Dhoom 3 seductress Katrina Kaif is top of the charts with a fourth position on this list.

3. Chitrangda Singh

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Photographs: Abhijit Mhamumkar

I Me Aur Main actress Chitrangda Singh evidences her natural gorgeousness with third position on this list.

2. Deepika Padukone

Image: Deepika Padukone in Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani

D-Pad is definitely on a roll.

After back-to-back box office successes, Deepika finds herself on the second spot here.

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1. Priyanka Chopra

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Photographs: Abhijit Mhamumkar

And finally, Priyanka Chopra emerges as the numero uno on this formidable list of hotties.

The actress-singer has been making waves with her singles -- In My City and Exotic -- besides her high profile film roles.