Most eligible bachelors

Here's a look at India's most eligible bachelors who are enjoying their single status. A list of the hottest and single men around... Representing the youth power in politics, Rahul Gandhi has always dominated with his charming personality and sweet smile. After his Harvard stint, Rahul fulfilled his destiny by returning home and taking up politics. A Congress MP from Amethi, today, who knows, he might be India's future prime minister. (AFP/Manan Vatsyayana)

He is tall, dark and ummm...the country's cricket team captain! If that isn't enough, he is also a trendsetter of sorts, and is always in the spotlight for his mane. Well, mane or no mane, Dhoni is a complete charmer.

Shahid Kapoor made his debut with a dud -- 'Ishq Vishk'. But that was just a stepping stone. After his break-up with Kareena Kapoor, he has been linked with many actresses from the industry. But the star has a perpetual 'no comment' status when it comes to his personal life.

Of late the young and cherubic son of liquor baron Vijay Mallya seems to have come out of his illustrious dad's shadow and is seen creating his own niche at the IPL matches cheering his own team. The grapevine is already abuzz about a possible link-up between him and actress Deepika Padukone. Watch this space... (BCCL/Pradeep Paliwal)

His link-ups have earned him the playboy image. Yuvraj's relationships with actresses Kim Sharma and Deepika Padukone, and now model Aanchal Kumar makes him a gossip column favourite. Guess that bad boy image is hard to shed and also hard for his female fans to resist. (BCCL)

After his much publicized breakup with Aishwarya Rai, Vivek Oberoi has emerged from the dark shadows. Today, this happy-go-lucky bachelor has a good number of films coming up, besides a number of social causes that he champions.  (AFP)

Kunal Kapoor made his debut with hit 'Rang De Basanti'. Though he hasn't been able to recreate the dizzying success, the guy's still in demand for his lanky looks and long locks!

Ever since Ranbir Kapoor parted ways with actress Deepika Padukone, the actor's personal life has been keenly observed by the paparazzi! After all, this guy, with such romantic looks and a legacy, can safely be called the most eligible bachelor in Bollywood! (BCCL/Prathamesh Bandekar)

After his break-up with his long time girlfriend and actress Preity Zinta, Ness Wadia has joined the list of most eligible bachelors in India. Heir of one of the most illustrious business families in India, we're sure a lot of girls would love to get it on with him. (BCCL/Nitin Sonawane)

He's the wild card entry, but boxing champ Vijender Singh, who earned his fame with his Olympic medal, is a real heartthrob of many young female fans.