Actress Deepika Padukone has been named the sexiest Asian woman in the world for the year 2016.
She has dethroned actress Priyanka Chopra, who has won the title four times in the popular list that is annually published by Britain-based Eastern Eye newspaper.
Deepika, who is soon set to make her Hollywood debut with "xXx: Return of Xander Cage" opposite actor Vin Diesel, said in a statement: "It does bring a smile to my face, but sexy means different things to different people. For me, it's not just physical. Being comfortable with who you are, is sexy. Confidence is sexy. Innocence and vulnerability is sexy."
![](https://media.darpanmagazine.com/library/uploads/entertainment/content/deepika-priyanka2@#</div>
<div>
</div>
<div>
the 2016 edition of the popular annual poll was based on millions of votes pouring in from across the globe.</div>
<div>
</div>
<div>
talking about deepika, eastern eye's entertainment editor asjad nazir, who founded the list and puts it together annually, said: "with huge films releasing next year, it looks like 2017 will be an even bigger year and more international producers will try stealing away the jewel in bollywood's crown."</div>
<div>
</div>
<div>
.jpg)
, katrina kaif (seventh), sonam kapoor (eight), pakistani actress mahira khan (ninth) and gauhar khan (10th).</div>
<div>
</div>
<div>
.jpg)
, who is the first woman ever to be included as an editor's choice in the 13-year history of the long-running countdown. </div>.jpg)
MORE Bollywood ARTICLES
Priyanka Chopra joins LinkedIn
Priyanka shared the news on her Twitter account on Monday and posted the link to her profile on the portal.
Priyanka Chopra joins LinkedIn
Delhi Pollution Is A New Form Of Terrorism: Anupam Kher
Anupam Kher said long-term plan is needed to curb Delhi pollution and that it is a new form of terrorism.
Delhi Pollution Is A New Form Of Terrorism: Anupam Kher
Govinda, Aasif Sheikh Share Screen Space After 16 Years
Actor Aasif Sheikh says shooting with Govinda after 16 years for TV show "Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hain" was a wonderful experience.
Govinda, Aasif Sheikh Share Screen Space After 16 Years
'Tum Bin 2' song 'Ki kariye nachna...' created in five days
Creating a new version of party song "Ki kariye nachna aaonda nahin" for forthcoming film "Tum Bin 2", took just five days, says director Anubhav Sinha.
'Tum Bin 2' song 'Ki kariye nachna...' created in five days
Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber sweep MTV EMAs
Singers Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber swept the MTV European Music Awards (EMA) by collecting two prizes each at a ceremony that paid tribute to late musician Prince.
Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber sweep MTV EMAs
Akshay Kumar Gets Bhagvad Gita As Gift
Actor Akshay Kumar, who is in Mathura for shooting for his upcoming film "Toilet: Ek Prem Katha" got the Bhagvad Gita as a gift from a passerby.