Bollywood celebrities who have royal roots; Number 3 will SHOCK you

In the chaotic town of ‘Lights, Camera, Action,’ a couple of friendly faces belong to the aristocratic ancestry of ‘Poise, Elegance, Charm.’ A few of the Bollywood celebrities, who have exceptional talent, which is reflected on the screens, possess royal blood and a crown. Not only do these celebrities exude regality on red carpets, but they are known to rule the box office as well. Let’s take a look at the Bollywood celebrities who have royal roots.

To state the obvious, Saif Ali Khan and Soha Ali Khan, the siblings who shine bright in the realm of Bollywood, belong to the lineage of Pataudi, where Saif is the 10th Nawab. With the enchanting flair and regal poise, the Khans are the children of Nawab Mohammad Mansoor Ali Khan Siddiqui Pataudi, who was an Indian cricket player as well.

Additionally, the duo’s paternal grandmother, Sajida Sultan, was Begum of Bhopal, according to GQ.

Kiran Rao’s ladies might have been lost, but the crown isn’t! The 51-year-old fantastic filmmaker comes from the royal family in Telangana, where Rao’s grandfather was the Raja of Wanaparthy. With her exceptional talent, Kiran Rao helped reshape the entertainment industry's culture, delivering heartwarming stories on the silver screen.

Irrfan Khan, the actor with an unmatched talent, belonged to the royal family of Tonk, Rajasthan. Born as Sahabzade Irfan Ali Khan, the late actor’s mother belonged to the royal family of Tonk, while his father was the Zamindar of the village. With his gracious disposition and poised gestures, Irrfan Khan outdid the boundaries and imparted insights in the entertainment industry.

Naseeruddin Shah, the intellectual actor with exemplary talent, belongs to the royal family of Sardhana, Uttar Pradesh. The 74-year-old’s great-great-grandfather was Jan-Fishan Khan, an Afghan warlord who went on to become the Nawab of Sardhana. Shah’s flattering sophistication is admired even now, along with his skills.

Bhagyashree, the mesmerising actress who has charmed the audience ever since her debut, belongs to the royal family as well. While the actress is known for following the rules of friendship (not saying thank you or sorry), the 56-year-old’s ancestors are known to have claimed the throne in Sangli, Maharashtra. Bhagyashree’s father, Maharaja Vijaysinh Raje Patwardhan, holds the title of the Raja of Sangli.

Sagarika Ghatge, the phenomenal actress who is known for the swift hockey moves in ‘Chak de! India' belongs to the royal lineage as well. Ghatge’s roots can be found in the royal Kahal family from Kolhapur. Descendant of the Shahu Maharaj of Kolhapur, Sagarika is also the wife of the Indian cricketer, Zaheer Khan.

Aditi Rao Hydari, the actress whose mere walk gets views and decade-old songs revamp in the trend lists, is the epitome of royalty. The 46-year-old belongs to the noble families, where her mother is related to the Raja J. Rameshwar Rao of Wanaparthy, and her father is related to the former Hyderabad Chief Minister, Akbar Hydari.

Parveen Babi, the actress whose eyes spoke to the souls, belonged to the royal family of Junagadh, Gujarat. Babi’s father, Vali Mohammed Khan Babi, was an administrator with the Nawab of Junagadh.