Aamir Khan in Delhi Belly: The item (boy) bomb jived to I hate you like I love you in his home production. The retro look inspired by Bachchan's hair, Anil Kapoor's chest hair (he actually consciously caresses what looks like bushy chest hair), Govinda, Mithun and Rishi's moves ensured Aamir Khan's first item song wasn't just a promotional gimmick.
Caterina Lopez in Bhindi Bazaar Inc.: Cousin to the other famous Lopez in showbiz, hot stepper Caterina grooved in Bollywood style to a Latino-influenced item number, Taan ke seena, ho ja kamina, going from sari to bikini in the song.
Deepika Padukone in Dum Maaro Dum: Unnerving comparisons to Zeenat Aman and bawdy lyrics which were severely panned – despite the barely-there skirt, DP item song failed to light the promised fire.
Katrina Kaif in Bodyguard: With Salman Khan in the same frame, Katrina's item song as the glamour girl being wooed by him while her bodyguard keeps him at bay, was an instant hit. The added attraction in Aoji baoji agaye hai dekho Bodyguard - Salman's real-life bodyguard Shera.
Mallika Sherawat in Double Dhamaal: Jalebi Bai took item numbers to the next level with her promotion which included making jalebis for guests and fans. Apparently large numbers of jalebis were ordered on the set daily. Inspired Mallika danced up a storm.
Mallika Sherawat in Thank You: One hot Mallika in a skimpy sequined blouse grooving to Razia gundo mein phas gayi - did you even notice the background dancers?
Taaha Shah in Luv ka the End: Item boy Taaha Shah had men ogling at him in the aptly titled Mutton Song as he jived to the item song with six-packs on show.
Sarah Jane Dias in Game: The burlesque moves and black corset of former beauty queen Sarah Jane Dias in Mehki mehki became a talking point way before the release of her debut movie. That didn't change after the movie released either.
Shweta Tiwari in Bin Bulaye Baraati: She “replaced” Mallika Sherawat to bag this one. You know what that means. Put your hands together for her big win after Bigg Boss.
Yana Gupta in Chalo Dilli: Laila O Laila was meant as a tribute to Zeenat Aman who thought Yana Gupta performed "fantastically". Good to have you back Yana.
