2011: Indian TV's most desirable women

Day in day out, they bring smiles, tears and even laughter to millions of Indian TV homes. They play daughters, wives, daughters-in-law, villains and lovers in the shows that viewers can’t seem to get enough of. Some of them go on to become icons, building unbreakable bonds with their fans. They are the desirable ones – the most desired women on TV in 2011. Read on for Tellychakkar.com's list which has been placed in alphabetical order.

Sakshi Tanwar Sakshi Tanwar is as ethnic as ethnic can be. As Parvati in Kahani Ghar Ghar Kii, she became the nation’s favourite daughter in law along with Smriti Tulsi Irani. And she reigned for more than half a decade. She took up anchoring, did a film, did cameos and bit parts before finally making a comeback this year as a middle aged romantic woman Priya Kapoor hoping to find love in Bade Achhe Lagte Hain. With the show’s success, the Sakshi magic is back, half a decade after Kahani. This time, viewers across the country are tuning into watch the evolving romance with her husband, the wealthy Ram Kapoor. Her appeal cuts across age groups, though she is definitely the middle aged man’s fantasy. Sakshi is gracious, has class and undoubtedly, she is the queen of the Indian soap industry. Yes, she is.