I'm NOT Single, says Ranbir!

(Mumbai) ' This week PEOPLE names Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor India's 'Sexiest Man Alive' for 2009. PEOPLE picked Ranbir for scoring highest on talent and good looks ' not to mention his well-kept secret ' an incredibly hot body!

Responding to the honour, the Kapoor scion reveals that all his life, he never believed he was sexy. "I've had a good year so I attribute winning this title to those things," adds Ranbir whose new win is the latest in his string of successes for 2009. "The best thing, as of today, is PEOPLE magazine calling me Sexiest Man Alive!" says he.

During the exclusive interview and photoshoot for PEOPLE at Pattaya, Thailand, Ranbir finally answers the rumours of his alleged split with Bachna Ae Haseeno co-star Deepika Padukone. "Do you believe what people say?" asks Ranbir. "I'm not single," says he, putting all rumours to rest.