John Abraham has been adjudged 2008's sexiest Asian in the world. In the poll conducted by a British Asian weekly, Eastern Eye, John emerged on top, defeating Hrithik Roshan [Images] and the Khans.

"John Abraham [Images] made up for a quiet year with a sensational look in Dostana [Images], with one of the greatest physiques ever seen on big screen. His body helped to make the film a hit with Asian women," said Hamant Verma, Editor, Eastern Eye.

Incidentally, John's girlfriend Bipasha Basu [Images] was voted as the Sexiest Asian Woman last year.

Hrithik Roshan came second, while Shah Rukh Khan [Images] came third. Ranbir Kapoor [Images], Saif Ali Khan [Images], Imran Khan [Images], Ali Zafar [Images] and Jay Sean [Images] also made it to the list.

Newcomers in the year's list were television anchor Rav Wilding, Harman Baweja [Images], Stephen Uppal, Upen Patel [Images] and boxer Amir Khan [Images].

The panel of judges included Brianna Ragel, editor of Asian Woman magazine, Che Kurrien, editor of GQ India and Farhad Dadybujor, the former editor of FHM India.

Text: PTI