So what if Smriti Irani's Tulsi rules television. Soaps would never be the same without its stylish vamps.
Sudha Chandran's Ramila Sikand had set new standards of fashion and hate in Kahin Kissi Roz.
Urvashi Dholakia is still better known as Komolika (after her character in Kasauti Zindagi Kay), and seems to have made a career out of being evil.
Aanchal Dwivedi (Saat Pheri), Achint Kaur (Kahani Ghar Ghar Ki) and Subhavi K (Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi) are the other telly vamps who have become very popular.
But who do YOU think is Indian television's best vamp? Tell us!
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