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The votes are closed and your choice of Greatest On Screen Lovers have been announced. You've voted Shah Rukh and Kajol as the most sizzling couple to ever light up the Bollywood screen. Find out who how you voted below and register your thoughts on the top ten on the BBC Asian Network Message Board.

Number 1 (44%)
Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol

Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayengee (1995) Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998) Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001)
Screen sizzler: Suraj Hua Maddham - Kabhi Khushi Khabie Gham Listen

The mystical backdrop of the pyramids is the place Shah Rukh tells Kajol that she is his first true love.

Number 2 (16%)
Amitabh Bachchan and Rekha

Silsila (1981) Muqaddar Ka Sikandar (1978) Suhaag (1979)
Screen sizzler: Amitabh's Dialogue - Silsila Listen

Amitabh recites poetry to his Rekha as they walk through the tulip gardens.

Number 3 (10%)
Raj Kapoor and Nargis

Chori Chori (1956) Awaara (1951) Shree 420 (1955)
Screen sizzler: Pyaar Hua Ikraar Hua - Shree 420 Listen

Raj and Nargis share an umbrella on a stormy night. The intensity and chemistry is as sexy and moody as the weather.


Number 4 (8%) Dharmendra and Hema Malini Sholay (1975) Dream Girl (1977) Jugnu (1973) Screen sizzler: Dharam's dialogue - Sholay Listen The playful and flirty relationship with Dhamendra could win his true love Hema whilst being drunk.		Number 5 (5.6%) Anil Kapoor and Madhuri Dixit Tezaab (1988) Beta (1992) Ram Lakhan (1989) Screen sizzler: Sajna Main Teri - Beta Listen Making up is always the best thing about an argument, spending the day together, Anil and Madhuri realise how much they mean to each other.


Number 6 (5%) Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Singh Kabhi Kabhie (1976) Khel Khel Mein (1975) Rafoo Chakkar (1975) Screen sizzler: Tere Chehere Se - Kabhi Kabhie Listen This idylic snow topped mountains but even this beautiful scene doesn't distract Rishi from lovingly looking at Neetu.		Number 7 (4%) Rajesh Khanna and Mumtaz Prem Kahani (1975) Do Raaste (1969) Apna Desh (1972) Screen sizzler: Dil Ne Dil - Do Raaste Listen Mumtaz mischievously plays around with Rajesh's feet on a dark and romantic night. He has no choice but to put his book down and join in the fun.


Number 8 (3%) Guru Dutt and Waheeda Rehman Pyaasa (1957) Kaagaz Ke Phool (1959) Chaudvin Ka Chand (1960) Screen sizzler: Chaudvin Ka Chand - Chaudvin Ka Chand Listen The hopelessly romantic Guru hides Waheeda's face from the moon, in case it also falls in love with her.		Number 9 (2%) Dilip Kumar and Vyjayanthimala Ganga Jumna (1961) Devdas (1955) Madhumati (1958) Screen sizzler: Aaj Re - Madhumati Listen The haunted setting of the woods is where Vyjayanthimala sings and calls to Dilip to meet her after a life time apart.


Number 10 (1.6%) Raaj Kumar and Meena Kumari Pakeezah (1971) Dil Ek Mandir (1963) Kaajal (1965) Screen sizzler: Dialogue of Raaj Kumar - Pakeezah Listen Fate makes Raaj Kumar enter the wrong train compartment, there he is mesmerised by the beauty of Meena Kumari

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"Best in present times...Shahrukh-Kajol..." Malavikaa Agnimitraa

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