Freida Pinto honored as world's most beautiful woman

Among the 19 names shortlisted by the magazine, Freida, who shot from anonymity to fame with her role in the multiple-Oscar winning film Slumdog Millionaire , is in running to be adjudged the world's most beautiful woman even though some of the expected names like Hollywood beauties like Charlize Theron and Nicole Kidman haven't been named in the list.

"Of the billions of women on this planet, only 19, we believe, could start wars. These modern-day Helens of Troy come from both hemispheres and include legends and ingenues," said the magazine about it's chosen list.

The list is an eclectic mix of personalities. From Hollywood, actresses like Halle Berry, Cate Blanchett, Penelope Cruz, Scarlett Johansson, Angelina Jolie and Gwyneth Paltrow, made to the list.

While from the political circles, Queen Rania of Jordan and France first lady Carla Bruni stand tall to give a tough competition.Also in the list are two of Leonardo DiCaprio's girlfriends -- Gisele Bundchen and current love interest Bar Rafaeli.