They all vie for the same roles/magazine covers/fashion trends. They all covet a movie with the Khans. They all love to outdo the other in a sizzling item song.
In Bollywood's world of cutthroat rivalry, every actor wants to break another's record at opening a movie whereas every actress is aiming for the number one spot.
Currently, Kareena Kapoor is the reigning queen of box office and beyond. Things are going great guns for the A-lister what with all her recent releases (3 Idiots, Bodyguard, Golmaal Returns, Ra.One) turning out to be record-breaking propositions and a wax statue at Madame Tussauds.
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While the top two of Bollywood's top 10 heroines is easy to predict, what about the rest?
There's much speculation about which leading ladies should fill the slots from 3 to 10. So here it is, dear readers, a list of eligible candidates to pick from in this wild game of numbers and ranking.
Image: Katrina Kaif in Bodyguard
Weakness: Inconsistent. Her performances fluctuate from dazzling to drab. Tends to go overboard in incapable hands.
Coming soon: Don 2, Agneepath, Teri Meri Kahaani, Barfee, Krrish 2.
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Weakness: Her disinterest in catering to conventional heroine stereotype limits her fan base to an extent.
Coming soon: The Dirty Picture, Kahaani.
Image: Vidya Balan
Strengths: Smoking hot body, super professional attitude and an eagerness to make most of her favourable position in the industry today.
Weakness: Unless dimples are declared a substitute for bland performances, Deepika remains an utterly ordinary actress.
Coming soon: Desi Boyz, Cocktail, Race 2.
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Weakness: More often than not her performances leave a lot to be desired. Moreover, with a baby on the way, the 38-year-old is going to be out of action for a while.
Coming soon: None.
Image: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
Weakness: The fashionista overshadows the actress.
Coming soon: Players, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag.
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Weakness: Asin's shtick is getting tiresome and monotonous. It's time the girl spiced things up a little.
Coming soon: Housefull 2, Bol Bachchan.
Image: Asin
Strengths: Just when you thought you've got her all figured out, Kangna takes you by surprise. From forceful to funny to flippant, she's done it all.
Weakness: Needs to work really hard on her ghastly dialogue delivery.
Coming soon: I Love New Year, Tezz.
Image: Kangna Ranaut
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Weakness: Uh oh, which means she's heading towards stereotypeville.
Coming soon: Ladies VS Ricky Bahl, Matru Ki Biwi Ka Mann Dola.
Image: Anushka Sharma
Weakness: Hasn't delivered a solid or solo hit in a long, long time.
Coming soon: Players, Race 2.
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Weakness: Breaking out from the gaon-ki-gori image, after an impressive turn as Rajjo, might not be that easy.
Coming soon: Rowdy Rathore,Joker, Son of Sardar, Dabangg 2.
Image: Sonakshi Sinha
Strengths: Cute and clever is a winning combo. And the adorable Kalki's proved her versatility with an impressive range of roles from Dev D to Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara.
Weakness: Has yet to prove her mettle outside urban, contemporary fare.
Coming soon: Shanghai.
Weakness: Stuck in Aditi's shoes. Find a new pair, Gen!
Coming soon: Hook Ya Crook, Tere Naal Ho Gaya, Rock The Shaadi.
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