If all you know of Indian cinema is Slumdog Millionaire, here's your introductory lesson in the ten gorgeous Bollywood starlets that could replace American starlets any day of the week.

A woman decked in a glittering outfit and hefty jewelry is chosen to represent India, where skin bleaching is also very popular.

Indian film is famous by its beautiful actors and traditional songs and dances. The films are not only rich in distinctive national characteristics, but their productions are even more alarming.