Hot shorts, the chic way to go

If you think that shorts are for beaches only, then it's time to do a rethink. Let's take a look at our celebs' current hot choice -- the ultra cool shorts or hot pants. A chic way to beat the heat.. Nothing can beat the glam quotient of a short ensemble and Riya perfectly knows how to look mesmerizing in thic chic avatar..

Take a look at Amrita Rao's hottest avatar in a pair of sexy and sassy shorts to match it up with her persona.

Have you ever known Shamita's hip hop side? Dressed in a short denim she surely makes the mercury soar. (Pic: Maxim)

Lara Dutta sizzles in a strapless tee combined with a chic shorts to match upto her glam quotient.

For all you guys out there, she is single and all set to mingle. Koena Mitra looks oomphalicious and sizzling in these pair of denims. (Pic: Maxim)

Sophie Chaudhary matches her feminity with sex appeal in this white shirt and black chic shorts.

Celina Jaitley opts for a mix and match of the ultra sexy checkered shorts with an uber hot tee in baby pink.

Sherlyn Chopra shows off her fab figure in a blue wrap and brown hot pants. It surely flatters her attractive body.

A pair of highly accessorised blue huggers and a deep purple halter brings out the wicked side of the bootylicious babe Priyanka Chopra. The sexy shorts surely makes the mercury soar.

A fishnet and a pair of red hot shorts topped with an equally enticing bikini top. Who else but Mallika Sherawat can play the she-devil act to the hilt!

Get the Playboy bunny look a la Malaika Arora Khan with skin-tight black shorts and a white collar! This one's really a trend setter. (Pic: Maxim)

Trust Kareena Kapoor, dressed in virginal white shorts, to make you feel that it's time to get your legs out of hibernation!

Amrita Arora wriggles her way into the spotlight in figure-flattering hot pants, a handkerchief top and white belt. Way to go, girl!

You need oodles of attitude and a body to die for to carry off this fishnet sequined top and black hot pants. And Payal Rohatgi has them in abundance!