5 women who will turn on the sapiosexual in you

Kudos to these women. They are truly an inspiration.

Sarwat Fatima
नवंबर 23, 2016

Sadly, it's always the exterior that attracts attention.

For centuries, women have been judged for their skills in the kitchen and the complexion of their skin. However, in the last few decades, another parameter has cropped up, which assesses women based upon their hotness quotient. Now, that may vary based upon the perspective of the person. But, in most cases, it lingers on the periphery of good looks and superior fashion sense.

Sadly, it's always the exterior that attracts attention. Like seriously, who really gives a damn if you have conceived path-breaking ideas or invented stuff? Well, we do. We bring to you, five women from different walks of life, who have done exceptionally well in their careers. And no, it's not about the big bucks. They are hot because of what they do.

Sofia Ashraf
If you have grown up listening to Lil Wayne and Eminem rap to some snazzy tunes then maybe you should consider giving our desi rapper a chance. Sofia Ashraf, is a Tamil rapper and singer, who recently released her album Dow vs. Bhopal: a Toxic Rap Battle. Unique as its name, the album disses The Dow Chemical Company, which was responsible for the deaths of over three thousand people in Bhopal. Now, imagine creating a track about that! You really would need some serious talent.

Prior to her singing career, 29-year-old Ashraf was working as a creative supervisor for Ogilvy & Mather. Despite being brought up in an orthodox Muslim family in Chennai, she continued pursuing her dream. Ashraf first rapped on stage at a college festival, where she donned a Hijab and questioned people's attitude towards Muslims after 9/11 attacks.

Kaneez Surka
You have been entertained for years by ace comedians like Johnny Lever and Jaspal Bhatti. But, to be honest, female comedians didn't really make a mark until Bharti Singh bowled the people over with her hilarious stand-up jokes, which were mostly jibes at her own plus size frame. However, over the last few years, women too have made their presence felt in the world of comedy, and Kaneez Surka is a shining example of that. She is the part of a group called The Improvisers, who does improvisational comedy. If you have ever seen an episode of The Week That Wasn't , you might have come across her quirky talent. In an industry, where women don't really excel, and even when they do, it's mostly for taking sexist jokes in their stride, Surka makes a refreshing change.

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Sneha Kamath
You must have heard of an all-women beauty salon or an all-women fitness parlour, but have you ever heard of an all-women driving school? Yes, that's Sneha Kamath for you. Proprietor at She Can Drive, Kamath comes from a conservative Marwari family. Despite a very difficult childhood, Kamath decided to power through, without any form of financial assistance. Her first job was that of an Archies salesgirl. After 10 years of assisting jobs, Kamath hit upon a brilliant idea. An all-women driving school.

Kamath comes from a conservative Marwari family and has had a very difficult childhood. Photo courtesy: Facebook/ SnehaKamath

"The male trainers try to get physical many a times and have a mindset that women are simply whiling away their time, and they were not serious about driving," she said in an interview to Your Story. Thus, she decided to open a centre in 2012. So far, she was taught around four hundred women to drive.

Sonaakshi Raaj
An upcoming fashion designer, Sonaakshi Raaj has already left many impressed with her impeccable taste and flair. In 2012, Raaj got Katrina Kaif as her first celebrity client. Since then, she has not looked back. This 27-year-old designer is an alumnus of SNDT College in Mumbai. In fact, she has even managed to launch her own line, after working with designer Manish Malhotra. She now retails her label from from Aza in New Delhi and Mumbai, Studio 8 in Dubai, and Galleria Graffiti in Italy. Wow! Isn't' it amazing?

Raaj is truly a beauty with brains. Photo courtesy: Instagram/ Sonaakshiraaj

Ria Sharma
Last, but not the least--Ria Sharma is an inspiration to modern women. A graduate from Leeds College of Art in 2014, she turned her college project Make Love Not Scars into an organization, which works for the betterment of acid attack survivors. A noble initiative, the organization has managed to create quite a stir in the social sector. Not only Sharma along with her team organizes fund raisers to help the survivors, they also file petitions to amend the existing laws. Atta girl! We are proud of you.