B'wood's bathing beauties

Ultra-glam bathroom sequences have become a fetish for filmmakers. Is it an excuse to showcase a heroine's sensuality to the fullest or the start of a romantic angle. Here's a look at some of the best ones. Looks like the scintillating Lara Dutta is in a mood to play. Seen here enjoying a splash in the tub, the actress poses for ace photographer Dabboo Ratnani's calendar. (Pic: Dabboo Ratnani)

Eisha Koppikar looks ravishing in a naughty mood as she poses in her wet and wild avatar.

One of the boldest actresses, Kareena Kapoor has rarely shied away from sensational cinema. Even though 'Tashan' may have shown her in the skimpiest of bikinis, it was 'Fidaa' and 'Yaadein' that got her into the bath tub!

The brash Neetu Chandra takes her brazenness a step further by doing a bathing scene in Jagmohan Mundhra's 'Apartment''.

The one-film wonder Udita Goswami, who managed to create a few ripples with her debut 'Paap', lets her hair down for some wet fun.

Actress Sonali Kulkarni, who is normally known for her plain Jane looks and roles, shed her inhibitions for a daring semi nude shot in the tub for the film 'Strangers'!

Katrina Kaif, listed among the sexiest women in the world, has this aesthetic shoot to her credit. She looks inviting, doesn't she?

It was a shocker when Rani Mukherjee shed for a bathroom shoot in the movie 'Laaga Chunari Mrin Daag'. But she did look gorgeous!

Controversial item queen Rakhi Sawant takes the word 'sexy' to a new level as she strikes a pose for a bathing sequence.

Actress Ameesha Patel pampers herself in the tub for the 'Lux' ad. Are you trying to hide all the extra weight, Ameesha?

Bong beauty Riya Sen is all oomph in this tub scene shot for a south Indian film. The Sen-sational Riya can give the Southie superstars a run for their money.