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Bangalore Times 25 Most Desirable Men

Here’s the list of the guys who you’ve chosen as the Bangalore Times 25 Most Desirable Men in 2014.
Bangalore Times 25 Most Desirable Men
Here’s the list of the guys who you’ve chosen as the Bangalore Times 25 Most Desirable Men in 2014. And the results are not surprising. These boys have it all — the looks, the body and panache
1. Sudeep
Claim to fame: One of Sandalwood's top most stars, he became a household name in south Indian cinema after his role in Eega. He gears up to work with directors like KS Ravikumar next.
Relationship status: Married to Priya Sudeep
Desirability quotient: His baritone voice and mischievous smile.

2. Prateek Jain
Claim to fame: One of the most promising models in the fashion scene, Prateek went on to be crowned Mr India World 2014, and represented the country globally Relationship status: Single
Desirability quotient: Washboard abs and raw sex appeal
3. Yash
Claim to fame: Yash has quickly risen to the top after delivering back-to-back hits in the
Kannada film industry.
Relationship status: Rumoured to be dating Radhika Pandit
Desirability quotient: His lean physique and sexy stubble
4. Dhananjaya
Claim to fame: People took notice of this techie-turned-actor for his choice of roles that bring out his versatility. He was also in the news for having signed more number of films than any other newcomer
Relationship status: Single
Desirability quotient: A killer combination of brain and brawn
5. Diganth
Claim to fame: The badminton player-turned-model went on to set the silver screen on fire. After making a mark in Kannada cinema, he is all set to make waves in Bollywood Relationship status: Rumoured to be dating Aindrita Ray
Desirability quotient: A loverboy with dimples to die for
6. Rahul Dravid
Claim to fame: ‘The Wall’ is one of the most popular cricketers from Bengaluru. He is also considered one of the finest players that the game has produced Relationship status: Married to Vijeta Pendharkar
Desirability quotient: Gentleman demeanour and ‘good guy’ reputation
7. Rakesh Chengappa
laim to fame: He’s one of the most sought-after male models in Bengaluru, with international designers going gaga over him
Relationship status: Single
Desirability quotient: Rugged looks and a tall frame
8. Arry Dabas
Claim to fame: One of the senior and in-demand models from the city, he mentored all the Mr India contestants last year.
Relationship status: Single
Desirability quotient: An innocent face with naughty eyes
9. Sidhartha Mallya
Claim to fame: The former director of Bengaluru’s IPL team is an aspiring Hollywood actor, who has been a model and has hosted shows on TV and on the internet
Relationship status: Single
Desirability quotient: His suave looks and athletic physique
10. Behram Siganporia
Claim to fame: Frontman of the Bengaluru-based band, One Nite Stand
Relationship status: Single
Desirability quotient: His voice, the fact that he is also a pilot, and his sophisticated looks
11. Puneeth Rajkumar
Claim to fame: The youngest of the Rajkumar brothers, the Power Star is considered a youth and style icon. He has been acting almost all his life and continues to enjoy a loyal fan following
Relationship status: Married to Ashwini Puneeth
Desirability quotient: His down-to-earth nature belies his filmi pedigree
12. Karan Rao
Claim to fame: After being known as a top model nationally, Karan debuted in the Kannada film industry last year and even turned producer
Relationship status: Married to Smitha Rao
Desirability quotient: Dimpled smile and chiselled face
13. Upendra
Claim to fame: Upendra is known for his unique style of filmmaking and his quirky take on subjects. His is also fondly known as the Real Star
Relationship status: Married to Priyanka Upendra
Desirability quotient: His ability to floor you with his many talents — he is an actor, filmmaker, singer and writer
14. J Karthik
Claim to fame: Propelled into the limelight with the TV series Ashwini Nakshatra, JK, as he is popularly known, made the transition to the big screen as a hero Relationship status: Rumoured to be dating Angana Roy
Desirability quotient: His traditional south Indian looks are a hit with the ladies
15. Manish Pandey
Claim to fame: A member of the U-19 cricket team that won the World Cup in 2008. He is one of the most promising players of the Karnataka state and IPL teams
Relationship status: Single
Desirability quotient: He is stylish and has model-like looks
16. Acquin Pais
Claim to fame: Bengaluru’s original male supermodel, Acquin has scorched the ramps in the fashion capitals of the world
Relationship status: Rumoured to be in a relationship
Desirability quotient: His international appeal has him in demand in fashion circles
1 7. Abhimanyu Mithun
Claim to fame: One of the pivotal players, who shaped Karnataka’s Ranji Trophy win this year. He’s also quite the stud on the IPL scene
Relationship status: Rumoured to be dating Rayane Radhikaa Sarath Kumar
Desirability quotient: His physique can give models a run for their money
18. Raghu Mukherjee
Claim to fame: A former Mr India and Mr International winner, Raghu established himself as an actor with critically-acclaimed movies in the Kannada film industry
Relationship status: Married to Bhavana Mukherjee
Desirability quotient: His bedroom eyes and dapper looks
19. Darshan
Claim to fame: Darshan is easily one of the most popular Kannada heroes among the masses
Relationship status: Married to Vijaya Lakshmi
Desirability quotient: His towering physique and rugged looks
20. Karan Medappa
Claim to fame: He’s one of the most promising models in the Bengaluru fashion scene currently and has adorned many magazine covers
Relationship status: Rumoured to be dating Ashwini Ponnappa
Desirability quotient: His muscular frame and curly locks
21. Kiran Srinivas
Claim to fame: This model, who has had a stint in the Kannada film industry, is a popular face on national television
Relationship status: Single
Desirability quotient: His debonair looks and toned physique
22. Zoheb Yousuf
Claim to fame: He is the only Indian to have featured in select international ad campaigns
Relationship status: Single
Desirability quotient: His suave demeanour and sporty frame
23. Tilak Shekar
Claim to fame: This model-turned-actor played Emraan Hashmi’s role in the Kannada remake of Murder and continues to play negative characters
Relationship status: Single
Desirability quotient: His bulging muscles and his bad boy looks
24. NC Aiyappa
Claim to fame: A talented cricketer, he’s one of the key players in the local Karnataka Premiere League. He’s also been a model
Relationship status: Single
Desirability quotient: His tough looks and mischievous smile
25. Pankaj Advani
Claim to fame: This 12-time billiards and snooker champion is the only player to win world titles in all formats of cue sports
Relationship status: Single
Desirability quotient: His polished looks and the fact that he has been a world champ, many times over
Rank 2014 Hotties Gainers/Losers Rank 2013
1 Sudeep G 2
2 Prateek Jain New Entrant -
3 Yash L 1
4 Dhananjaya New Entrant -
5 Diganth L 3
6 Rahul Dravid L 4
7 Rakesh Chengappa L 5
8 Arry Dabas G 9
9 Sidhartha Mallya L 8
10 Behram Siganporiya G 12
11 Puneeth Rajkumar L 10
12 Karan Rao L 7
13 Upendra L 11
14 J Karthik G 16
15 Manish Pandey Same 15
16 Acquin Pais New Entrant -
17 Abhimanyu Mithun New Entrant -
18 Raghu Mukherjee G 19
19 Darshan L 18
20 Karan Medappa New Entrant -
21 Kiran Srinivas New Entrant -
22 Zoheb Yusuf L 17
23 Tilak Shekar L 13
24 NC Aiyappa New Entrant -
25 Pankaj Advani L 21

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