Alia voted sexiest Asian female of the year

London: Bollywood star Alia Bhatt has been voted as the Sexiest Asian Female for the year 2019, with fellow actor Deepika Padukone being crowned sexiest for the decade in an online poll released in London recently.

Topping the annual list, released by UK-based weekly Eastern Eye, rounds off a dream year for Alia Bhatt, which included acting awards as well as starring in India's official 2020 Oscar entry Gully Boy.

"I've always believed that true beauty goes beyond what is seen and that is what really counts," said Bhatt.

"We'll grow older, our appearances will change, but a good heart will always keep you beautiful and that is really what we should focus on, said the actor.

The Sexiest Asian Female list is based on online votes, media coverage, impact and heat generated across various social media platforms.

Padukone, the topper of the 2018 list, comes in at second place for 2019 but holds on to her crown for the decade.

The highest-placed TV star Hina Khan is ranked third in the 2019 list.