While Indian television fare might not be quite the staple for guys – with all its saree-clad melodrama – there is no denying that the innumerable TV and reality shows have a lot of women who are absolute jaw-dropping beauties. For the true connoisseur of Indian beauty, here is a definitive list of the hottest women on Indian TV today – in no particular order.

1.Ragini Khanna

Actor Govinda’s niece, Ragini Khanna kicked off her debut with ‘Radhaa Ki Betiyaan Kuch Kar Dikhayengi’ and is presently the host of ‘Gangs Of Haseepur’. She has a number of awards and nominations in her kitty, mostly because of her role in ‘Sasural Genda Phool’.

2.Shweta Tiwari

Just like fine wine, Shweta Tiwari keeps getting better with age. She’s been in the industry for 13 long years now, and no matter how many TV shows, reality series and movies she dabbles in, she will always be best known for her role of Prerna Basu in ‘Kasautii Zindagii Kay’ and her win in ‘Bigg Boss 4’.

3.Mahi Vij

Needless to say, Mahi Vij is easily one of the most stunning women on Indian television. Having made appearances in music videos and South Indian movies, Mahi is better known for her lead role in ‘Laagi Tujhse Lagan’ and her victory in ‘Nach Baliye 5’ along with her husband Jay Banushali.

4.Jennifer Grover

Placed at #15 in the World’s Sexiest Asian Women 2013 by Eastern Eye, Jennifer Winget Grover was a child star in 90s Bollywood movies like ‘Akele Hum Akele Tum’ before she became a known face of Indian television. She is best known for her roles in ‘Dill Mill Gaye’ and ‘Saraswatichandra’.

5.Sanaya Irani

With a host of awards and nominations to her name, it is a fact that Sanaya Irani is more than just a pretty face. Best known for her roles in ‘Miley Jab Hum Tum’, ‘Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon’ and ‘Chhanchhan’, Sanaya was also seen in a bit role in Yash Raj Films’ 2006 flick ‘Fanaa’ as Mehbooba.

6.Kritika Kamra

This 25-year-old Maharashtrian began her TV career seven years ago with the SAB TV show ‘Jersey No. 10’ – and has progressed to a number of reality shows like ‘MTV Webbed’ and ‘Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa’. The actress is best known for her roles in ‘Kuch Toh Log Kahenge’ and ‘Kitani Mohabbat Hai’.

7.Pratyusha Banerjee

Starting out as Anandi in the hit Colors TV show ‘Balika Vadhu’, Pratyusha has become a favorite in reality shows like ‘Kitchen Champion 4’, ‘Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5’ and ‘Bigg Boss 7’. The fresh-faced star has recently signed on as a host for the reality based crime saga ‘Savdhaan India’.

8.Drashti Dhami

Starting her TV career from 2007 in ‘Dill Mill Gayye’, Dhami recently made big news by winning ‘Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6’. Presently a part of the TV show ‘Madhubala – Ek Ishq Ek Junoon’, Dhami was placed at #3 in Eastern Eye’s World’s Sexiest Asian Women 2013.

9.Krystle D’souza

You probably know this 24-year-old hottie from the show ‘Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai’ on Star Plus. Presently a part of the SET India show ‘Ek Nayi Pehchaan’, Krystle was ranked No. 9 in the Top 50 Sexiest Asian Women List by the British newspaper Eastern Eye

10.Sonarika Bhadoria

This 21-year-old beauty is best known for her portrayal of Goddess Parvati and Adi Shakti in the mythological drama ‘Devon Ka Dev – Mahadev’ that aired on Life OK. She has already landed a film offer this year, and will be making a debut in the upcoming Tamil movie ‘Indrajith’.

11.Karishma Tanna

Karishma first caught everyone’s eye with her role of Indira Virani in the popular soap ‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi’. Since then the svelte beauty has been a part of a number of commercials and TV series, and will next be seen in the upcoming Bollywood movie ‘Tina and Lolo’.

12.Kavita Kaushik

Best known for her role as Inspector Chandramukhi Chautala in ‘F.I.R.’, Kavita Kaushik has been around for nearly 15 years in the industry now. Supremely talented and pretty, she will be making her Bollywood debut as a lead actress in an upcoming project titled ‘Lollipop Since 1947’.

13. Gauhar Khan

Another hottie without whose name this list would be incomplete is the gorgeous Gauhar Khan.Starting off as an item girl in Bollywood, Gauhar has moved on to making an even bigger name in the small screen – particularly as the winner of ‘Bigg Boss 7’ and the first runner-up in ‘Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 3’.

14.Tanishaa Mukerji

After trying to make it in Bollywood for a decade, Kajol’s sister finally found her calling (and how!) with ‘Bigg Boss 7’. The Bong beauty is now a judge in ‘Gangs Of Haseepur’.

15.Kashmera Shah

She might be older than the rest, but she still commands attention with her unageing beauty. Starting off as the character Mona Darling in the 1994 TV mini-series ‘Hello Bollywood’, the dusky actress has gone to appear in a host of reality series and movies.

16.Shilpa Anand

Most people will recognize Shilpa Anand as the pretty doctor Riddhima Gupta in ‘Dill Mill Gaye’. The doe-eyed beauty has since been doing a number of roles in small budget Bollywood films.

17.Shama Sikander

The next name on our list is that of actress and film producer, Shama Sikander. The actress has been part of a number of movies and TV series over the past decade – but the show that catapulted her to fame was the popular Sony TV drama ‘Ye Meri Life Hai’.

18.Sanjeeda Sheikh

One of the prettiest faces you will find on Indian TV is certainly that of this stunner from Kuwait. After making her debut with ‘Kyaa Hoga Nimmo Kaa’, Sheikh went on to win ‘Nach Baliye 3’ and is now a part of the TV series ‘Ek Hasina Thi’.

19.Hina Khan

Kashmiri beauty Hina Khan burst to famedom with her role of Akshara Singhania in ‘Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai’ – and even won about 18 awards including the 2014 Dada Saheb Phalke Award. Besides this show, she has also appeared in ‘MasterChef India Season 3’ and ‘Chand Chupa Badal Mein’.

20.Asha Negi

Charming and petite, Asha Negi debuted with ‘Pavitra Rishta’ – at the sets of which she met her present partner Rithvik Dhanjani. In what could be described as a romantic moment for the duo, they went on to participate in ‘Nach Baliye 6’ together and won the competition.

21.Nia Sharma

This leggy beauty has been around only for three years, and she is already one of the hottest names in Indian TV. After making her mark in ‘Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai’, she is currently playing the lead in ‘Jamai Raja’.

22.Ankita Lokhande

Ankita Lokhande certainly is another pretty name in this list, best known for her deglam role of Archana in ‘Pavitra Rishta’. The actress has been dating her co-star from the show, Sushant Singh Rajput for quite a while now, and if latest news are to be believed, the two are going to tie the knot very soon.

23.Divyanka Tripathi

This charming actress is best known for essaying the role of Vidya in ‘Banoo Main Teri Dulhann’. And don’t be fooled by the good looks – this beauty also holds the position of the executive officer of the Bhopal Rifle Academy!

24.Roshni Chopra

Currently seen on the immensely popular show, Comedy Nights With Kapil, Roshni has a huge fan following. Be it super-hot western outfits or graceful ethnic wear, this lass rocks every look she dons.

25.Sukirti Kandpal

This curly-haired model and actress is best known for essaying the role of Dr. Riddhima Gupta (replacing Shilpa Anand) in ‘Dill Mill Gayye’ and Priya Dobriyal in ‘Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani’. She had made her acting debut in ‘Jersey No. 10’, just like Kritika Kamra.

26.Anita Hassanandani

34-year-old Anita Hassanandani is a veteran in the industry – and still as pretty as ever. With innumerable roles in commercials, TV shows, music videos and multilingual films – she was recently seen in ‘Ragini MMS 2’ as Gina.

27.Sara Khan

Actress and model Sara Khan made her debut with the Star Plus show ‘Sapna Babul Ka… Bidaai’. The actress was part of a huge controversy because of her two-month-long marriage with TV actor Ali Merchant, which most viewed as a publicity stunt.

28.Pooja Gaur

Gujarati actress Pooja Gaur made her entry to the small screen with ‘Kitani Mohabbat Hai’ and has won a host of awards over the years. This 24-year-old beauty was also part of ‘Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi Season 5’.

29.Mouni Roy

Bengali hottie Mouni Roy is one of the biggest names in Indian TV right now – especially after portraying the role of ‘Sati’ in ‘Devon Ka Dev – Mahadev’. She has also been a part of the seventh season of ‘Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa’.currently she is doing nagin.

30.Shweta Salve

From ‘Hip Hip Hurray’ to ‘Goliyon Ki Raasleela – Ram Leela’, dusky beauty Shweta Salve has certainly been in the industry for longer than most others on this list. She is best known as the runner-up of the first season of ‘Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa’.

31.Barkha Bisht

Haryanvi stunner Barkha Bisht went from being an Army brat to becoming a TV favorite with her debut in ‘Kitni Mast Hai Zindagi’. She dabbled in a couple of item numbers and reality shows, and was last seen playing a bit role in ‘Goliyon Ki Raasleela – Ram-Leela’.

32.Aishwarya Sakhuja

2006 Miss India finalist, Aishwarya Sakhuja kicked off her acting debut with Sony TV’s ‘Saas Bina Sasural’. Her next venture was portraying the role of Shikha Gupta in ‘Main Naa Bhoolungi’.

33.Mandira Bedi

Another actress that has maintained her own over the years is the gorgeous Mandira Bedi. Ever since her title role in ‘Shanti’, there has been no looking back for this bold diva – and currently she is a judge in ‘Gangs Of Haseepur’.

34.Munmun Dutta

This Bong beauty is best known for her role in ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’. She had previously made her debut in Zee TV’s ‘Hum Sab Baraati’ and even had minor roles in movies like ‘Mumbai Express’ and ‘Holiday’.

35.Tejasvi Welingker

One of the newest faces to grace Indian TV, Tejasvi Welingker is best known for her lead role as Dhara in ‘Sanskaar – Dharohar Apnon Ki' that airs on Colors TV.