Grandmothers of TV go glam off screen

Sasural Genda Phool actress Anita Kanwal, who played Jay Soni's grandmother on the show was mostly seen dressed in a traditional avatar. Her character was wore cotton sarees, heavy jewellery and had a constant pallu on her head. However, the senior actress is nothing like her on-screen character in real-life. Anita Kanwal loves wearing trendy outfits in personal life. Her Instagram account is full of pictures where she can be seen ditching the traditional desi avatar for a modern one. Flaunting short hair and western outfits, the senior actress looks cool and chick. (Photo: Instagram).

Actress Sudha Chandran, who can be seen donning saris on screen, loves to wear fancy and trendy outfits in real life too. The actress has essayed the role of a grandmother on screen in her hit show Naagin 2. Sudha is an accomplished Bharatnatyam dancer and is widely known for her graceful moves. She recently shared a picture of herself donning a pretty blue gown. The 53 year-old actress was loved for her role as an antagonist in Naagin and is still popularly remembered as Ramona Sikand from the hit show Kahin Kissi Ropz. Her trademark bindis are still in fashion, even after a decade to the show. Photo- Instagram.

Actress Medha Jambotkar, who is popular for playing Bhabhimaa in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, is unlike her on-screen image in real life. The actress turned heads appearing in a stylish dress at the success bash of the show recently. Her curls and outfit made her look way younger than her role. Even though Megha rarely sports western outfits, this look comes as a refreshing change. She has been part of the show from the very start.

Neelu Vaghela, aka Bhabho of Diya Aur Baati, Tu Sooraj Main Saanjh Piyaji and and now Main Maayke Chali Jaaungi is nothing like her on screen characters in real life. The actress, who often sports cotton sarees, grey hair and a traditional avatar on-screen for her role, is quite a fashionista off-screen. Recently, Neelu shared an image on her Instagram where she flaunts her never seen before modern avatar. (Photo: Instagram).

Neena Kulkarni, who is seen as Madhvi Vishwanathan Iyer in the popular TV show Yeh Hai Mohabbatein, is quite glamorous in real life. She attended the bash of her show held recently (July 25) in a black dress, and sported golden accessories with it. The actress looks unrecognizable with short hair and a tattoo, if one compares her to her saree-clad image on screen. (Photo: Viral Bhayani (R))

Actress Kshitee Jog popular as Devyani from the show Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai is a complete happy go lucky lady in real life as well. The actress who is seen donning heavy sarees in the show essays the role of a mother in law and a grandmother to Naira, Naksh, Yash, Mishti in the show and is a young lady in real life. A look at her social media profile and one can see umpteen number of photos wherein Kshitee is seen donning western outfits and even has coloured her hair in the funkiest way. Photo- Instagram.

Krutika Desai, who played the role of Shanti Devi aka Ammaji in Mere Angne Mein, is nothing like her on-screen image in real-life. The actress is mostly seen dressed in traditional cotton sarees in her TV shows, but her real life pictures portray a completely different personality. She is redefining hotness at 46. She is pretty hot and loves wearing western outfits. From bikinis to short dresses, this daadi loves wearing it all. (Photo: Instagram).

Nilu Kohli: The Naamkarann actress, who played a grandmother on the daily soap is unlike her traditional on-screen image in real-life. Her real life pictures would definitely make you believe that she's quite a style diva. She is super cool, glamorous and loves wearing western outfits. (Photo: Instagram).

Lataa is best known for her role of Rajshri in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. The actress, who has been playing the part since 2009, is quite glamorous off screen. While on the show she is decked up in heavy jewellery and ethnic wear, in real life, she prefers to go easy. (Photo: Instagram)