20 Hottest Actresses On Indian Television

Many people come to Mumbai with a lot of dreams. Most of them dream of making their name in Bollywood as actors who rule the hearts of the entire world. Some make it, some don’t. There are also those who are chosen to act in daily soaps, and even though they look like a million bucks, they choose to take up these offers, because it is one of the many ways to get noticed. The following is a list of 20 such actresses who are beautiful, so beautiful that it is hard to believe that they are in the television industry.

1. Mouni Roy

This actress has always been beautiful, but after she acted in the show ‘Naagin’, her popularity rose to another level altogether. Not only did the show become the highest rated show on television ever, it also rebooted her career and proved her finesse to the world. She is a wonderful dancer and has millions of followers on social networking sites.

2. Jennifer Winget

The actress, who recently got a divorce from her ex-husband Karan Singh Grover, is now in the news for her upcoming show ‘Beyhadh’. She has been seen in many shows, almost all of which have been tremendous hits, like Dill Mill Gayye, ‘Saraswatichandra’ and now 'Beyhadh'.

3. Nia Sharma

Eastern Eye released a list of Top 50 Sexiest Asian Women and Ranked Nia as the fifth sexiest woman. She is one of the fittest actresses on Indian television and has played lead roles in ‘Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai’ and ‘Jamai Raja’. Currently, she is appearing on Comedy Nights Taaza. Her dedication to her role can be judged by the fact that she decided to go bald for her role of a cancer patient, becoming the first Indian television actress to do so for a role.

4. Shweta Tiwari

Having played a pivotal role in Kasautii Zindagii Kay, it remains her best known performance, despite having won a season of Bigg Boss. She has been aging like fine wine, and has played roles in many daily soaps, movies and even in comedy shows. Despite having separated from an abusive husband, she has held her ground, remained strong and continues to rock out television screens, no matter what she does.

5. Mahii Vij

Although she had appeared in many music videos and South Indian movies, she is known best for her roles in Balika Vadhu as Nandini and in Laagi Tujhse Lagan as Nakusha. She is married to actor and presentator Jay Bhanushali.

6. Sanaya Irani

The newlywed actress has been a part of numerous shows and projects, and has garnered a fairly wide fan following with her bubbly self. She has appeared in dance shows like Jhalak Dikhlaja and is best known for her show ‘Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon’, which gave her a taste of success that she had never before enjoyed. Her upcoming show, Meenu Mosi, is also expected to be an equally huge hit, especially since she has been paired with Harshad Chopra who also enjoys a huge fan following and his fans have been waiting for quite a while to see him on-screen again.

7. Kritika Kamra

The actress began her career with Jersy No. 10, which appeared on Sab TV, after which she was seen in innumerable hit shows, like Kuch Toh Log Kahenge, Kitni Mohabbat Hai and ‘Reporters’. Kitani Mohabbat Hai was a bigger hit than anyone had imagined and won her many awards too. She has also been seen in various reality shows like MTV Webbed and Jhalak Dikhla Jaa.

8. Drashti Dhami

The actress is so widely loved and appreciated, that it is hardly a wonder she is on this list. She started out with a small role in Dill Mill Gayye, but then she went on to create history with hit after hit, with shows like Geet Hui Sabse Padayi and Ek Tha Raja Ek Thi Rani. Her chemistry with each of her costars was impeccable, and she even went on to win Jhalak Dikhla Jaa. Moreover, she is also the third sexiest Asian woman in 2013.

9. Krystle D Souza

Any list of this sort is incomplete without her. Ranked number 9 by Eastern Eye, a British Newspaper, in the list of Top 50 Sexiest Asian Women, she has appeared in many shows like Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai, Ek Nayi Pehchan and most recently in ‘Brahmarakshas’, which is a supernatural drama.

10. Shilpa Anand

Do you notice those doe eyes? The actress was the first Ridhima in the hospital drama Dill Mill Gayye, and then went on to appear in many small budget films. She has even done a short cameo in the show ‘Mahisaagar’ and appeared in several advertisements and many music videos.

11. Sanjeeda Sheikh

Born on 20th December, this beautiful actress belongs to Kuwait. She is an actress, dancer, model and television host. Married to her longtime boyfriend Aamir Ali Malik, she has been a part of several television shows, and is currently appearing in Ishq Ka Rang Safed, after having appeared in shows like Ek Hasina Thi, for which she had also won an award for her style in the Star Parivaar Awards.

12. Asha Negi

Her debut was for the show Sapno Se Bhare Naina, after which she did Pavitra Rishta, where she was opposite Rithvik Dhanjani, who is also her current partner. The actress is known for her bubbly persona and lovable smile, but whenever needed, she puts on a bold avatar and woes her fans all over again!

13. Ankita Lokhande

The actress is so bold and beautiful that all her fans are awaiting her debut in the movies. She is most prominently known for her stint as Archana in Pavitra Rishta. She was also in a long relationship with her co-star from the show, Sushant Singh Rajput, but after spending more than 5 years together, the two decided to part ways.

14. Divyanka Tripathi

A woman in sexy not when she works for hours on her beauty alone, she is beautiful when she puts in just as much effort in becoming a successful, educated woman. This actress in not just a charmer, she is also the executive officer at the Rifle Academy in Bhopal. The actress gained prominence with her show Banoo Main Teri Dulhann, and now she is becoming better with time with her shoe Ye Hai Mohabbatein, that has been winning every award it gets nominated for.

15. Anita Hassanandani

The actress started off with films, and although she did not succeed remarkably, her time in television has been extremely rewarding. Being Ekta Kapoor ’s favourite, she is never short of work and in every show, her style is impeccable! No matter what the show, she always stands out and makes fashion statements that are followed by millions of women who watch her.

16. Barkha Bisht Sengupta

This beauty from Haryana started her career with Kitni Mast Hai Zindagi in 2004. She then worked in memorable shows like ‘Kavyanjali’, did some item numbers, acted in regional films, and has returned on Indian television with a new show, ‘Namkaran’, where she is raising the bar with hotter scenes than any that have been shot on television.

17. Aishwarya Sakhuja

She debuted in 2010 with ‘Rishta.com’, after having participated in Miss India finals in 2006. She also appeared in an episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati. One of her most popular shows was in Saas Bina Sasural, where she played the role of Toasty, and has also participated in reality shows like Nach Baliye 7 with her husband and in Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi.

18. Mandira Bedi

The actress has done so much in her life, it is hard to keep track. She is a fashion designer, an actress and a television presentator too. She initially appeared in television series like ‘Aurat’, ‘Dushman’, ‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi’. She has appeared in many movies, most prominently in Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge. She has worked for ICC Cricket World Cups, and Indian Premier League (IPL). She has also worked for PETA, promoting their faux leather. Throughout it all, she has maintained the same, optimum level of fitness which shows not just in her body, but also in her skin.

19. Tejaswi Prakash Wayangankar

The actress debuted with ‘2612/2613’ on Life OK. She was always a beauty, but when she appeared in ‘Swaragini’, her true talent was put on display as she played a negative character and a positive character with equal ease. She appeared in Comedy Night Live, where in just a small dance, the audience saw how beautiful the actress is.

20. Shakti Mohan

The lady has been seen in many dance shows, and is recently seen as a host in Dance Plus, which is one of the best reality shows in the country. It can be said without a doubt that she dances like a dream, and it is a treat to watch her dance. She first came into the limelight with Dance India Dance, which she won, and it is a result of her hard work and perseverance that she has now gone onto the other side of the table and become a judge.