Bollywoodlife-Sweetheart no.1 -Toral

Bahus or betis – they are icons and role models for fans across the globe. While some identity with their characters – God alone knows how or even why – for some, she is an inspiration. The ladies of Indian television create waves…so which is your sweetheart?

Be it Drashti Dhami's undying, all-giving love as Madhubala Kundra, or Sanaya Irani's practical and 21st century nature as Chhanchhan. Or perhaps Sukirti Kandpal's remixed outlook of life as Simran or maybe Chandni Bhagwanani's understanding and compromising nature trying to make her marriage work as Amita. Even Surbhi Jyoti's naughty and helpful nature as Zoya Farooqui…the viewers love it all. These actors depict the modern women of today – at least, some of them do – and that's why we like them so much. So if you are hooked to your idiot box because of any of these stars, simply vote and tell us who your favourite sweetheart on Indian daily soaps is…

Toral Rasputra as Anandi (Balika Vadhu)

Anandi is strength, humility and diligence personified. She has been an icon of sorts for all those women who've dreamed of making their lives worth living. It was a huge debate when Toral Rasputra took over from Pratyusha Banerjee, but the actor has managed to pull the right strings and we think audiences' hearts are melting.