The hottie tops

We asked you to vote for your favourite Bollywood personality (male) on www.masala.com. You voted in large numbers for Ranbir Kapoor, the Gen Y hottie who’s leading his peers into a new level of stardom. Here’re four reasons why everyone loves Ranbir...

The looks

Just voted People magazine (India’s) Sexiest Man Alive, Ranbir is every woman – and man’s – dream. A superb body, expressive eyes and that ravishing smile – what’s not to love?

The talent

He morphs into a character effortlessly, playing a romantic hero or a college drop out with equal ease. His screen presence is already formidable and both mums and daughters love him!

The family

The son of Rishi and Neetu Kapoor – whom the oldies remember fondly – Ranbir has royal B’wood blood in him. His grandfather was Raj and his great granddad was Prithviraj, two showmen whose contribution to Hindi films remains unparalleled.

The box office magic

His debut Saawariya may not have made the box-office ring, but every film Ranbir has touched since then has turned to gold. Bachna Ae Haseeno, Wake Up Sid, Ajab Prem... have all done brilliantly. Clearly, Ranbir’s fans are prepared to pay to watch him on screen. Now that’s popularity.