Sherlyn Chopra isn’t a well known name in America but this Bollywood star will soon be – she is set to become the first Indian to grace the pages of that American icon, Playboy.

From the Daily Mail:

Sherlyn Chopra, 28, will star in the magazine’s November issue after she wrote to Playboy asking to strip for them.

Speaking to BBC Hindi, the actress admitted she found it a difficult challenge.

The actress, who has played a number of roles in Bollywood films, said: ‘It is not an easy task to be nude in front of the camera and look good at the same time.’

To say that reaction to her planned appearance is mixed would be an understatement:

Ms Chopra’s appearance in the magazine is already proving controversial in India.

Although Playboy is banned in the country, people can still get access to it from the internet.

‘She’s not hot, she’s repulsive,’ said one critic on Twitter.

Well, I have to disagree. I’ve spent a goodly bit of time reviewing pretty much every inch of the delectable Ms. Chopra and have yet to find anything repulsive…but I’ll keep looking. So will you – may I present the exotic and beautiful, Sherlyn Chopra: