Power Women 2009

They are the business's greatest potential, they shine like stars in the entertainment world and they are the rocking sports icon. We are talking about the women whose power network is really high and are picked up by Verve in it's 50 Power Women 2009 list. Have a look...A female who is not just a 'talent' but also holds the traits of being a good business woman. Her personality and the money she controls bring her to the executive rank.

Bollywood diva Priyanka Chopra reflects not one but many things. She is a dynamo that shakes up the tinsel and entire nation with her sensational looks, hot bod and iconic ways.

Sania Mirza attests the growing power and talent of woman in India and sports. She is one woman from the country who flexed her muscles in something different. She has opened the doors for lot of girls to have their career in sports.

The sauve women of politics, Priyanka Gandhi exudes confidence and has an amazing charisma and elan that attract the admiratiion of everybody. Her motherhood, visibility in public and her impact in politics is the measure of her power.

What's luring the girls of today is the confidence and passion of the rising sports star, Saina Nehwal. After she stormed her way to gold at the 2006 Philippines Open, her first major international title, she had inspired many girls.

Ashvini Yardi, Head of Programming, COLORS TV is the talented lady who is forecasting on her channel the serials which are touching the emotions of the viewers. With serails like 'Balika Vadhu', 'Na Aana Is Desh Meri Laado' and 'Bhagyavidhata' airing on COLORS, she is not only capturing the imagination of the masses but also their soul.

It's her art savvy mind that pushed Barkha Kher to become one of the power woman of 2009. The provocative works of the visual artist manage to gain the maximum eyeballs for the lady.

There is no formula for success but corporate lawyer Pallavi Shroff knows definite rules to emerge as a successful woman. One of India’s most influential faces in corporate law with her role as the legal force behind the landmark deal between Satyam Infotech and Tech Mahindra made her mark in the list.  (BCCL/Ashwani Nagpal)

Managing Director of Hewlett Packard India, Neelam Dhawan has proved her mettle in the IT sector despite tough fights ahead. Pallavi Shroff is responsible for driving the company’s sales, marketing and business development in India.  (BCCL/Ashwani Nagpal)