Top 10 Sexiest Asian Women 2018: Pics & Detail

Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone has reclaimed the crown of the sexiest Asian woman on the planet.

This is the second time in three years that the multi-award winning actress has topped the globally renowned 50 Sexiest Asian Women In The World list published by UK-based Eastern Eye newspaper.

Now in its 15th year, Eastern Eye‘s 50 Sexiest Asian Women In The World list is based on millions of votes sent in around the world, media coverage, impact and heat generated across social media platforms.

The mass interest in the 2018 edition list was such that it trended on social media across different countries during the voting process.

Last year’s winner Priyanka Chopra came in second and had another year of being a great global ambassador for her country.

Talented actress Nia Sharma came in at number three and held onto her position as the sexiest television star in the list for a stunning third year in a row.

Mahira Khan came in fourth and held onto her title as the sexiest Pakistani on the planet.

Mahira had another year of being a strong symbol of girl power, which included being the first Pakistani to walk the red carpet at Cannes Film Festival in a major way, raising money for charity, highlighting social causes, inspiring young girls and being a strong working mother.

The rest of the top 10 from the 2018 list was made up of Shivangi Joshi (5), Alia Bhatt (6), Sonam Kapoor (7), Hina Khan (8), Katrina Kaif (9) and Niti Taylor (10).

The highest place newcomer in the list is rising star Ashi Singh (18) and the youngest in the list is 20-year-old television actress Shivangi Joshi (5), who continues to shine on hit TV serial Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai.

One of two editor’s choices for 2018 is actress Sanam Saeed (19), who is pushing the creative boundaries in Pakistan and regularly speaking about a wide array of important social issues including women’s empowerment.

The second editor’s choice and the oldest in the list is 51-year-old actress Madhuri Dixit (45).

The complete 50 Sexiest Asian Women list for 2018 is published in Eastern Eye newspaper on December 7 and the list of 50 Sexiest Asian men is released on December 14.

10- Neethi Taylor

Birth Name: Neethi Taylor

Age: November 8, 1994 (age 24 years)

Currently Residing In:  India

Height: 1.57 m

Relationship Status: Single

Niti Taylor is an Indian television actress known for her role of Nandini Murthy in Indian youth show Kaisi Yeh Yaariaan.

Niti Taylor made her television debut with the serial Pyaar Ka Bandhan in 2009. Her big break came through her first lead role as Nandini Murthy in MTV India's youth show Kaisi Yeh Yaariyan, opposite Parth Samthaan.

In December 2015, she was declared as the highest placed newcomer (15th position) in the 50 Sexiest Asian Women list of the UK based newspaper Eastern Eye.

In 2016 she appeared in the music video "Parindey Ki Pagalpan" opposite Siddharth Gupta.

9- Katrina Kaif

Birth Name: Katrina Turquotte

Age: 35, born 16 July 1983

Country of origin:  Hong Kong

Currently Residing In:  India

Height: 5' 8"

Relationship Status: Single

Katrina Kaif is an English actress who works in Hindi films. Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics for her acting prowess, she has established herself in Bollywood and is one of India's highest-paid actresses. Born in Hong Kong, Kaif and her family lived in several countries before she moved to London.

8- Hina Khan

Birth Name: Hina Khan

Age: October 2, 1987 (age 31 years)

Currently Residing In:  India

Height: 1.65 m

Relationship Status: Rocky Jaiswal (2014–present)

Hina Khan is an Indian television actress. She is known for playing the role of Akshara in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. She is one of the highest paid actresses in the Indian television industry.

7- Sonam Kapoor 

Birth Name: Sonam Kapoor

Age: 33, born 9 June 1985

Born and residing in:  India

Height: 5' 8"

Sonam Kapoor, also known by her married name Sonam Kapoor Ahuja, is an Indian actress who appears in Bollywood films. Kapoor is one of the highest-paid actresses in the industry and is the recipient of several awards, including a Filmfare and a National Film Award.

6- Alia Bhatt

Birth Name: Alia Bhatt

Age: 25, born 15 March 1993

Born and residing in:  India

Height: 5' 5"

Relationship Status: Single

Alia Bhatt is an actress and singer of Indian origin and British citizenship, who works in Hindi films. The recipient of several accolades, including two Filmfare Awards, Bhatt is one of the highest-paid actresses in India.

5- Shivangi Joshi

Birth Name: Shivangi Joshi

Age: May 18, 1998 (age 20 years)

Born and residing in:  India

Height: 1.65 m

Partner: Single

Shivangi Joshi is an Indian television actress known for playing the roles of Poonam in Begusarai and Aayat in the Colors TV's Beintehaa. Currently, she is playing the role of Naira Goenka in Star Plus's Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai.

4- Mahira Khan

Birth Name: Mahira Hafeez Khan (ماہرہ حفیظ خان‎)

Age: 35, born 21 December 1982

Born and residing in:  Pakistan

Relationship Status: Married

Partner: Ali Askari

Mahira Hafeez Khan is a Pakistani actress. She appears in Pakistani films and Pakistani dramas. She has won Lux Style Awards and Hum Awards. Born in Karachi, Khan started her career as a VJ in 2006.

3- Nia Sharma

Birth Name: Nia Sharma

Age: 28, born 17 September 1990

Born and residing in:  India

Height: 5' 5"

Relationship Status: In a relationship

Partner: Varun

Nia Sharma is an Indian television actress. Sharma played the role of Manvi in Star Plus's Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai. She played the role of Roshni in Jamai Raja. She has also been a contestant in Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi in 2017 and ended being amongst the top 5 finalists.

2- Priyanka Chopra

Birth Name: Priyanka Chopra

Age: 36, born 18 July 1982

Country of origin:  India

Currently Residing In:  United States

Height: 5' 7"

Relationship Status: Married

Partner: Nick Jonas

Priyanka Chopra, also known by her married name Priyanka Chopra Jonas, is an Indian actress, singer, film producer, philanthropist, and the winner of the Miss World 2000 pageant.

1- Deepika Padukone

Birth Name: Deepika Padukone

Age: 32, born 5 January 1986

Born and residing in:  India

Height: 5' 7"

Relationship Status: In a relationship

Partner: Ranveer Singh

Deepika Padukone born 5 January 1986 is an Indian film actress. The highest-paid actress in India, Padukone is the recipient of several awards, including three Filmfare Awards.