In the recently concluded list of Asia’s hottest women, Deepika Padukone emerged as the top choice and while the list included the obvious hot names like Priyanka, Alia and Katrina, there was one name that has forced everyone to take notice. The third slot has been bagged by Nia Sharma, a famous Indian TV actress. 

Wearing @shaahidamir ?? #goldawards2016

A photo posted by Nia Sharma (@niasharma90) on Jun 10, 2016 at 12:36am PDT

The TV actress shot to fame when she played the lead role in ‘Jamai Raja’ and was usually seen as the plain Jane.

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Until fans discovered her sexy side. Since then, they cannot stop swooning over her. 

@atlantisthepalm @victoriassecret #beachday

A photo posted by Nia Sharma (@niasharma90) on Jul 17, 2016 at 9:23am PDT

She made her debut in a serial called Kaali- Ek Agnipariksha, and later went on to do other shows.

The dance you love is easier to learn?

A video posted by Nia Sharma (@niasharma90) on Mar 11, 2016 at 11:21am PST

She has created quite a stir on Instagram and her huge fan following is proof.

Down on the west coast they got a sayin If you're not drinkin, then you're not playing But you've got the music in you.. Dont you...

A photo posted by Nia Sharma (@niasharma90) on Jul 23, 2016 at 11:43am PDT

She was ranked 3rd in the annual poll and was ahead of Katrina and Alia Bhatt as well!

#3rd rank!!! ??? #maniacsssssss you guys are 'Sick' ..!!! ??like reallyyyyyy 'Sick'.!!! Hahhahahah

A photo posted by Nia Sharma (@niasharma90) on Dec 7, 2016 at 8:10am PST

Not sure if she is hotter than them both, but the popular vote seems to be on her side. What do you guys think?