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
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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 |