There's something magical about the chocolate-dipped shade of a dusky woman. The sheer sultry feel is enough to make us drool. In a country obsessed with white skin, there are actresses who have no qualms in shunning fair complexion and are comfortable in their tone. Because fair is not always lovely. We take a look at five such actresses:

Deepika Padukone:

With her predominantly Indian features and sexily tanned skin, she's one of the most gorgeous faces on the big screen right now. After all, the chiseled beauty is going global with her big-ticket Hollywood debut.

Priyanka Chopra:

The beauty girl is a global icon, an inspiration to millions of girls, and drop-dead gorgeous...all in her dusky skin. She's so exotic that even Hollywood can't get enough of her. 

Lisa Hayden:

Her lithe figure and saucy accent make her such a beautiful actress. On top of that, she's blessed with a stunning face. Sigh. Some girls do have it all, eh? 

Radhika Apte:

The actress has already proved her worth as an actor, but turns out that she is no less of a looker either! Her sharp features and girl-next-door looks, she can take Bollywood by storm. 

Bipasha Basu:

Dusky is indeed sexy. Cue: Bipasha Basu. The Bong babe can make heads turn with her killer body and luscious dimples alone. Isn't that why Karan Singh Grover is madly in love with the bombshell?!

Who's your favourite? Let us know.