Deepika trumps Priyanka Chopra as Bollywood's most popular actress

1. DEEPIKA PADUKONE:

According to the India Today/CVoter Mood of the Nation survey, Deepika Padukone has topped the charts as Bollywood's most popular actress. After a critically acclaimed performance in Imtiaz Ali's Tamasha last year, the leggy lass has now become the highest paid actress in the country and is on the 10th spot in the Forbes List of highest paid actresses. This, after striking a deal for Rs 12 crore with Sanjay Leela Bhansali's upcoming period drama Padmavati. Deepika's first Hollywood project xXx Return of Xander Cage, where she is sharing screen space with Vin Diesel, too is set to release in January next year. Her popularity also soared due to a Nike commercial that went viral as DaDaDing where she was seen encouraging female athletes in the country. Last but not the least, it's Deepika's love affair with Ranveer Singh that makes most heads turn. Known as Bollywood's hottest lovebirds, the paparazzi just refuses to let them be.

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2. PRIYANKA CHOPRA:

At number two is our very own Desi Girl Priyanka Chopra who is riding high on the success of her American TV series. The actress has been in USA for more than a month now, shooting for Season 2 of Quantico. Priyanka is awaiting the release of her first Hollywood project Baywatch, scheduled for May 2017, where she will be seen alongside Dwayne Johnson and Zac Efron. The actress showed her sense of humour by sportingly taking a joke on her American accent made by AIB member Tanmay Bhatt on Twitter last month.

3. ANUSHKA SHARMA:

Band Baaja Baaraat actor Anushka Sharma is next on the list. Having won rave reviews for her performance in this year's biggest blockbuster Sultan, the actress has many plum projects ready for release including Karan Johar's Ae Dil Hai Mushkil that will hit the screens on Diwali this year. The actress grabbed headlines for having allegedly patched up with lover Virat Kohli and was seen cheering Team India in the Caribbean. More recently, Anushka is in the news for bagging Imtiaz Ali's next The Ring where she will be seen opposite Shah Rukh Khan in the movie. The duo is currently shooting in Prague.

3. KATRINA KAIF:

Tied with Anushka for the No. 3 spot is Katrina Kaif. After her much-talked-about break-up with Ranbir Kapoor, the actress is back with a bang and is sure looking like a million bucks for her upcoming release Baar Baar Dekho scheduled for release on September 9. Her abs post the release of the song 'Kala Chashma' have been the talk of almost every town in India. The actress also recently debuted on Facebook and even posted a video of her new house on her birthday last month. Latest Instagram posts of the Dream Team touring USA too have garnered much attention.

4. KAREENA KAPOOR KHAN:

At number four is mommy-to-be Kareena Kapoor Khan. Though out of action on the movies front after this year's Ki & Ka, the Chameli actor is taking the fashion world by storm, creating trends for pregnant women to follow. A recent picture with husband Saif Ali Khanand sister Karisma Kapoor celebrating Saif's birthday went viral where people just couldn't stop talking about Kareena's drop-dead-gorgeous looks. The Pataudi Bahu will soon begin shooting for Rhea Kapoor's next Veere Di Wedding.

5. SONAM KAPOOR:

Last but not the least, at number 5 is Bollywood's very own fashionista Sonam Kapoor. She won rave reviews for the portrayal of a courageous flight attendant in Neerja, which is among the highest grossing Bollywood films featuring a female protagonist. Apart from that, her style is something that every girl in India swears by. Whether it is a red carpet event or a casual evening, Sonam slays it every single time with her fashion sense! Sonam has also recently been roped in to be Goodwill Ambassador for Fight Hunger Foundation, an NGO to fight malnutrition. She will next be seen in sister Rhea Kapoor's chic flick Veere Di Wedding.

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