Anita Raaj, Krutika Desai to Smita Bansal; surprising off-screen avatars of TV’s popular mothers and mother-in-laws

Mother-in-law’s role in television shows is one of the most pivotal roles. Their on-screen presence in daily soaps matches up to their importance in real-life families too. A lot has changed about the MIL’s characters in TV shows over the years but their get-up and looks have been quite ‘desi’ only. However, these popular MIL’s of the telly world are not so desi and have a trendy side to them in real life. Don’t believe us? Check out their pics here:

Alpana Buch, who essays the role of Baa aka Anupamaa’s (Rupali Ganguly) mother in law in the show knows her way to go western in real-life. The actress who is seen in a traditional look with sari, jewellery and bindi was recently seen partying in denim and top. Several other pictures of the actress on her social media also give a glimpse into her trendy style. (Pic: Instagram)

Kartik’s mother and Naira’s mother-in-law in Yeh Rishta Kya Khelata Hai can undoubtedly be called the hot mommy. The actress, who is mostly seen in ethnics in the show, has a chic and sassy style off-screen. Her Instagram profile proves she is all about trends. Niyati oozes out oomph in her ultra-modern style and looks. (Pic: Instagram)

Kartik and Naira’s Dadi in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai aka actress Swati Chitnis knows her way to rock the ethnic, western and Indo-western style in her ‘hatke’ way. Her social media pictures tell how perfectly styled she is even in day-to-day life. (Pic: Instagram)

Preeta and Karan’s Rakhi Maa from Kundali Bhagya, actress Anisha Hinduja is a stylish mommy too. The actress, who is mostly seen in a sari on-screen, carries western outfits with utmost grace too. Her denim looks are one to take inspiration from, for all the mommies out there. (Pic: Instagram)

Anuraag’s mother in Kasautii Zindagii Kay 2 aka actress Shubhaavi Chouksey is a diva in real life. Seen in a Bengali avatar in the show, the actress has a snappy off-screen style. She is often spotted in stylish western outfits and raises temperatures on the internet. Currently she is seen playing tue role of a mom in Bade Achhe Lagte Hain. (Pic: Instagram)

Anita Raaj, who played Meher’s mother and Sarab’s mother-in-law in Choti Sardarni and will be seen in the second season too has a classy style in real life. The actress who has had an enormous journey in the film and TV industry carries every outfit beautifully and with utmost grace. Moreover, she is one of the fittest actresses of the industry. (Pic: Instagram)

Imlie’s mother-in-law i.e. actress Ritu Chaudhary, who is seen wearing saris in the show is often seen sporting stylish outfits off-screen. Dresses, denims and even kurtas she knows her way to look gorgeous in anything and everything. (Pic: Instagram)

Kishore Shahane, who plays Bhavani in Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin is a gorgeous beauty be it in her on-screen look, or off-screen style. She is styled in a Maharashtrian sari in the show. But in real life, she is often seen flashing her smart western, Indo-western and even ethnic style. Moreover, her sari styles are one to take inspiration from. (Pic: Instagram)

Smita Bansal, who rose to fame as Anandi’s mother-in-law in Balika Vadhu and is currently seen in Bhagya Lakshmi knows her way to look the best in whatever she wears. The actress’ social media pictures prove that she can ace every look like a queen. (Pic: Instagram)

Kruttika Desai, who currently plays Gautam’s (Kinshuk Mahajan) mother and Dhara’s (Shiny Doshi) mother-in-law has a personality quite opposite to that of her characters over the years. The actress who is mostly seen in traditional style in her shows carries a cool and comfy style off-screen. She is often seen sporting sporty dresses, joggers and similar outfits in real life. (Pic: Instagram)