Sunny Leone and four Indians make it to BBC's 100 most Influential Women List

BBC's 100 Women unveiled its chosen list of inspirational women for 2016 today. From amongst 100 globally chosen women, the list also includes five Indians- Bollywood actress Sunny Leone, Mallika Srinivasan, Neha Singh, Saalumarada Thimmakka and Gouri Chindarkar.

Some of this year’s high profile women include singer-songwriter Alicia Keys; US gold medal winning gymnast Simone Biles; French politician Rachida Dati and Chairman of Santander UK Dame Shriti Vadera.

The women chosen this year are a mixture of female trailblazers – high-profile and influential women from all corners of the world, with more entrepreneurs, engineers, sportswomen, business women, fashion icons and artists than ever before. A third of nominees are aged 30 and below, while several of the inspiring women are over the age of 80, many of whom campaign for their causes whilst striving for a better world for themselves and their families.

Needless to say, it's a proud moment for the country and also time to acquaint ourselves better with these Indian women doing extraordinary work.

Here are the five Indians who made it to BBC's 100 Influential Woman 2016.