1. Kriti Kharbhanda Claim to fame: This pretty Kannada actress is gradually making inroads into other film industries. This is the second time she has won Bangalore Times' Most Desirable Woman of the year.
Relationship Status: Single
Desirability Quotient: Beautiful big eyes and a lovely smile
2. Asha BhatClaim to fame: Last year's Most Desirable woman, the Miss Supranational 2014 is currently gearing up for a career in showbiz after moving to Mumbai
Relationship Status: Single
Desirability Quotient: Proverbial beauty with brains
3.
Aindrita Ray
Claim to fame: This pint-sized dynamite has both oomph and talent working in her favour. The Kannada actress also made a successful debut in Bengali films recently
Relationship Status: Rumoured to be dating actor Diganth
Desirability Quotient: Her sylph-like frame and energetic spirit
4. Urvashi RautelaClaim to fame: As the Miss Diva Universe 2015, she represented India at the Miss Universe and debuted in Sandalwood with Mr Airavathaa.
Relationship Status: Single
Desirability Quotient: A foxy siren with a go-getter attitude
5. Shanvi Srivatsava Claim to fame: She's currently quite a sought-after heroine in Sandalwood and was part of Yash's Masterpiece in 2015
Relationship Status: Single
Desirability Quotient: Girl-next-door looks topped with oomph
6. Adah SharmaClaim to fame: After sizzling in Hasee Toh Phasee, she's conquering South Indian films. She debuted last year in Puneeth Rajkumar's Ranavikrama.
Relationship Status: Single
Desirability Quotient: Her innocent smile and bubbly spirit
7. Ramya Claim to fame: The former Member of Parliament from Mandya is one of the most celebrated Kannada stars, and is considered to be influential.
Relationship Status: Single
Desirability Quotient: Her feisty spirit and winsome smile
8. Aafreen Rachel Vaz Claim to fame: This Mangalurean beauty was crowned Miss Supranational Asia and Oceania 2015 and is now a beauty to watch out for.
Relationship Status: Single
Desirability Quotient: Her expressive eyes and slender frame
9. Nidhi SubbaiahClaim to fame: This model-turned-actress began her career in Kannada films before she moved to Mumbai to pursue her Bollywood dreams
Relationship Status: Single
Desirability Quotient: Her chiselled features and sexy body
10. Meghana Raj Claim to fame: Coming from film pedigree, she scored big in 2015 with her role in the ensemble film Aatagara that became a hit
Relationship Status: Rumoured to be dating actor Chiranjeevi Sarja
Desirability Quotient: Her dancer-like looks and intriguing eyes
11. Harshika PoonachaClaim to fame: She began acting at a tender age, has a State Award to her credit, and is now branching out to different industries
Relationship Status: Single
Desirability Quotient: Her sharp features and waif-like frame
12. Radhika PanditClaim to fame: Arguably one of the top contenders for the numero uno position after Ramya in Sandalwood.
Relationship Status: Rumoured to be dating actor Yash
Desirability Quotient: This desi beauty is also the brainy one
13. HariprriyaClaim to fame: The Ugramm actress's popularity is on the rise and 2015 saw her in the hit film Ranna, as well as Bullet Basya
Relationship Status: Rumoured to be in a relationship
Desirability Quotient: Her voluptuous curves add to her sensuousness
14. Rachita RamClaim to fame: Touted as one of the Kannada film industry's top heroines, she had two biggies in 2015 ' Ranna and Rathavara
Relationship Status: Single
Desirability Quotient: Her curves and dimpled smile
15. Sushruthi KrishnaClaim to fame: This architect-model is the current fbb Femina Miss India 2016 1st Runner-up and is also an accomplished danseuse.
Relationship Status: Single
Desirability Quotient: Striking features, matched with a hot body
16. Parul YadavClaim to fame: A stunner, she's also known as a performing actress and was seen in Aatagara and Uppi 2 in 2015.
Relationship Status: Single
Desirability Quotient: Her lissome frame and gregarious nature
17. Ragini Dwivedi Claim to fame: This Miss India South 2009 runner-up has done films in all four south Indian languages and is one of the very few Kannada heroines to have her own fan club.
Relationship Status: Rumoured to be dating producer Shivu
Desirability Quotient: Her curves and sexy legs
18. Pranitha SubhashClaim to fame: A model-turned-actress, she has grown from being a popular Kannada heroine to one of the new sizzlers on the Telugu big screens.
Relationship Status: Single
Desirability Quotient: Her expressive eyes and elegant features
19. Noyonita Lodh Claim to fame: She was Miss Diva Universe 2014, who made it to the final 15 at the Miss Universe pageant. She's also a sought-after ramp model.
Relationship Status: Single
Desirability Quotient: Her Latino looks add to her global appeal
20. Rakshitha HarimurthyClaim to fame: One of the models to look out for, she was among the fbb Femina Miss India 2015 finalists.
Relationship Status: Single
Desirability Quotient: Her sharp features and stunning presence on the ramp
21. Priya Mani Claim to fame: She's one of the few National Award winners among her contemporaries and is known for the bold and audacious roles that she chooses.
Relationship Status: Engaged to businessman Mustafa Raj
Desirability Quotient: Her expressive eyes and her seductive pout
22. Sruthi Hariharan Claim to fame: After making her presence felt in Lucia, this dancer-actress is balancing commercial and parallel cinema.
Relationship Status: Single
Desirability Quotient: Typical Indian features, with an athletic body
23. Sanjana GLClaim to fame: A popular model on the Bengaluru ramps, she made it as one of the finalists at fbb Femina Miss India 2016.
Relationship Status: Single
Desirability Quotient: Her wavy locks and bubbly spirit
24. Roshmitha HarimurthyClaim to fame: An fbb Femina Miss India 2016 finalist, this model is one of Bengaluru's Gen-Next faces to watch out for.
Relationship Status: Single
Desirability Quotient: Her international looks coupled with her slender frame
25. AmulyaClaim to fame: From a top child artiste, she has transitioned to being tipped as the 'next-big-thing' with many hits and even a Filmfare Award to her credit.
Relationship Status: Single
Desirability Quotient: This young dynamite has dreamy eyes
Check out the winners in pictures here. Rank in 2015 | Name | Rank in 2014 | Rank in 2013 |
1 | Kriti Kharbhanda | 3 | 1 |
2 | Asha Bhat | 1 | - |
3 | Aindrita Ray | 19 | 9 |
4 | Urvashi Rautela | - | - |
5 | Shanvi Srivastava | - | - |
6 | Adah Sharma | 21 | - |
7 | Ramya | 7 | 2 |
8 | Aafreen Rachel Vaz | - | - |
9 | Nidhi Subbaiah | 6 | 4 |
10 | Meghana Raj | - | - |
11 | Harshika Poonacha | - | - |
12 | Radhika Pandit | - | - |
13 | Hariprriya | - | 15 |
14 | Rachita Ram | - | - |
15 | Sushruti Krishna | - | - |
16 | Parul Yadav | - | 22 |
17 | Ragini Dwivedi | 2 | 6 |
18 | Pranitha Subhash | 22 | 8 |
19 | Noyonita Lodh | 4 | - |
20 | Rashitha Harimurthy | - | - |
21 | Priya Mani | 15 | 5 |
22 | Sruthi Hariharan | - | - |
23 | Sanjana GL | - | - |
24 | Roshmitha Harimurthy | - | - |
25 | Amulya | - | - |