The 10 Most Controversial Playboy Covers

n its nearly 60 years of existence, Playboy has put out some controversial covers. Here are the 10 that stirred the water most.

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With the announcement that Bollywood actress Sherlyn Chopra will be on the cover—and nude in the pages—of Playboy magazine, the publication has kicked off yet another cultural scuffle.

Playboy is banned in India, where a culture of modesty is so prevalent that Indian cinema still frets over the raciness of on-screen kissing scenes. Chopra, who is not a huge star by any means but has a few movies under her belt, is being billed as the first Indian woman to appear nude in Playboy and on the cover of the magazine.

In its nearly 60 years of existence, Playboy has put 713 covers on newsstands (this includes some alternate or limited-edition covers). This is not the magazine's first controversial one, nor will it be the last. See the 10 Most Controversial Playboy Covers after the jump.

February 2008: Wonder Woman

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March 2006: Jessica Alba

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June 2003: Sarah Kozer

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September 1996: Uma Thurman

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August 1989: The Women of Wall Street

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September 1979: Girls of the Ivy League

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November 1975: More Sex in Cinema

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October 1971: Darine Stern

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June 1962: A Toast to Bikinis

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December 1953: Marilyn Monroe

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