Bhai Dooj Special: Jannat Zubair-Ayaan to Disha Vakani-Mayur; a look at lesser known sibling duo from TV fraternity

It’s Bhai Dooj and another identified day for the siblings to get together and celebrate. Though the festival is identified just for brothers and sisters traditionally but with times moving ahead, the festival has become more about the siblings bond. TV celebs, who have siblings, too, share a precious bond with their siblings and will be celebrating the festival with gracious vibe. Here are duos from the TV industry who we did not know were siblings!

Mihika Verma who was seen in the hit TV show Yeh Hai Mohabbatein, is the sister of actor Mishkat Verma. Mihika had however left the industry after her marriage and is now based in the US while Mishkat was last seen in Ichhapyaari Naagin. The two share a very special bond and are often seen sharing posts with each other on their social media accounts.

Meher Vij is now known in Bollywood for her roles in a few films with the superstars. Though now a popular face, she started her career with TV industry and is the sister of Beyhadh fame Piyush Sahdev. Piyush is very protective of his sister because after the demise of their mother she took full responsibility of him. He had mentioned in one of his interviews that he cried a lot on Meher’s bidaai since it felt like his mother was leaving him.

Though two are quite famous on social media and share a lot of posts with another, people are not really aware about the two being siblings. One of the youngest duo in the list but one of the most cutest ones.

Ragini Khanna who is the niece of the Bollywood superstar Govinda is sister to Amit Khanna. She is the cousin sister of Krushna Abhishek and Arti Singh.

The popular onscreen sister duo, ‘Daya-Sundar’ are real life siblings too. They are as strong and as unique as they are on screen. While he continues to be part of the show Taraak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, Disha Vakani has moved on with her married life.

Ketki Devi who is known for her role in the show Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi is the older sister of TV host Purbhi Joshi. They are quite renowned in the entertainment and theatre world.

Many of us do remember Plabita for her role from the critically appreciated film Lipstick under my Burkha. However, what we don’t know is that Swaragini fame Parineeta is her sister. The two look quite similar and also share a special bond with one another.

Another beauty duo who again have a long history in the entertainment industry and not known as each other’s sisters. Gauahar Khan is a known face in both the film and television industry while Nigar is popular in the TV world for portrayal of many roles across various shows. Nigar has quit showbiz and has shifted base to the US.

Tanushree Dutta who brought the #Metoo movement to the country is the elder sister of the actress Ishita Dutta. Ishita is currently seen in various television shows and featured in a few films too. The two are often spotted together and share a precious bond.

Another stunning sibling duo that people are too aware of. One is a popular face in the film industry while another who is well known on TV screens. Amrita Rao who was once a heartthrob of many and won millions of hearts by her gracious looks is the sister of Preetika Rao who is known for portraying versatile roles in TV shows like Beintehaa.

Ridhi Dogra, who is now a known face on Television screens, is the sister of Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon fame Akshay Dogra. The two have a lot of resemblance.

Let’s just say if you were not aware about them as real life siblings, we are pretty sure that via their roles one could make their similarities. Both Alok Nath and Vineeta Malik are known for their sanskari roles in films and TV shows. While Alok Nath might recollect a lot of his characters, for Vineeta, her role as Akshara’s dadi in the show Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai is the most famous one.

Excellent actors and known for their portrayals in not only TV shows but also in films are siblings in real life who have not shared screen space till date. Alka had once mentioned how Varun looks identical to her if he wears a ghagra. Well, without the ghagra, now that you are aware that the two are siblings, it’s pretty sure that the look resemblance is visible.

Known faces in the comedy world, very few are aware of this sibling duo Delnaaz and Bhakhtyar . Delnaaz is seen in numerous Bollywood films while Bhakhtyar is a well known face in the Television industry. The two have an age gap of six years yet the two share a very pure bond and Bhakhtyar had also mentioned that he respects his sister like a mother figure.