NEW DELHI: The verdict is out! Bollywood’s leggy lass Deepika Padukone has been named as the sexiest Asian woman in the world for the first time. The most striking thing about her achievement was that she beat none other than global icon Priyanka Chopra, who has won the title four times. Deepika Padukone is set for her Hollywood debut in ‘xXx: Return of Xander Cage’ alongside superstar Vin Diesel. IANS quoted her as saying in a statement, “It does bring a smile to my face, but sexy means different things to different people. For me, it’s not just physical. Being comfortable with who you are, is sexy. Confidence is sexy. Innocence and vulnerability is sexy.” The 2016 edition of the popular annual poll was based on millions of votes pouring in from across the globe. Priyanka was pushed down to second place and actress Nia Sharma took the third spot, and reclaimed the title of the sexiest television star. TV actress Drashti Dhami maintained her top five place and came in fourth. Rising star Alia Bhatt cracked the top 10 for the first time and was ranked fifth. Others in the top 10 were Sanaya Irani (sixth), Katrina Kaif (seventh), Sonam Kapoor (eight), Pakistani actress Mahira Khan (ninth) and Gauhar Khan (10th). The oldest person to be on the list was 53-year-old philanthropist Nita Ambani (32nd), who is the first woman to ever be included as an editor’s choice in the 13-year history of the poll.