A look at surprising unknown facts of TV stars

Yeh Hai Mohabbatein actor Karan Patel is fond of animals and he oftens shares posts on his social media accounts telling everyone to take care of them. In a recent episode of Khatron Ke Khiladi 10 it was revealed that Karan Patel owns 12 horses. Yes, that's true. The revelation came as a shock to host Rohit Shetty, who looked surprised after learning that Karan has 12 horses. Karan was asked to perform a stunt involving horses and was pitted against Adaa Khan. The handsome actor looked quite excited and when host Rohit Shetty asked the other contestant who will perform the task better between the two, Karishma Tanna and Dharmesh took Karan's name. Later, Dharmesh revealed that Karan owns 12 horses and he knows them better. Rohit Shetty was surprised to learn about it and he even confirmed the same with Karan who nodded saying yes. Eventually, Karan won the task and Adaa got the 'Fear Fanda'. (Photo: Instagram)

Disha Vakani is currently missing from action and is away from Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah for more than one and a half year now. Disha's bonding with her on-screen brother Sundar lal is something that we all enjoy watching. However, not many are aware that the duo of Daya Jethalal Gada (Disha Vakani) and her brother Sundar (Mayur Vakani) are also brother and sister in real life. Mayur is younger to Disha in real-life and they share a close bond with each other. Noted Gujarati theatre personality Bhim Vakani is Disha and Mayur's father. Well, that’s the reason we see a comfortable chemistry between the two on their show, Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. (Photo: Instagram).

Actress Divyanka Tripathi Dahiya is one of the top rated stars on Indian Television. The actress is known for her fine performance in Yeh Hai Mohabattein as Ishima. The actress is not just a favourite amongst her professionals but is equally popular amongst her friends. She is popularly called as DT by her BFFs. Not many know, that the actress is lovingly called as 'Chaani' by her family members. The actress recently in a post put up on father's day, signed off the sweet note with- Yours Lovingly, Chaani. DT has been a part of the industry over a decade now and has received a lot of love by fans. Photo- Instagram.

The Naagin star was apparently Ekta Kapoor’s secretary before becoming a popular TV actress. The actress auditioned for a few times and bagged her dream project as Kumud in the hit show Kkusum. She is currently married to Brent Goble and is seen in the show Daayan. Photo- Instagram.

BJP leader Smriti Irani has seen the lowest and highest phases of her life. Before making it big in the TV industry and politics, Smriti Irani was a floor cleaner at a popular food joint during her struggling days. Smriti Irani never gave up and performed all her professional commitments with complete zeal and dedication. Photo- Instagram.

Dayanand Shetty popular as Daya from the twenty-year-old show CID, similar to his on-screen image is a rough and tough personality in real life as well. A commerce graduate from Mumbai, started as a shot-put and discus thrower and won many prizes for it. Unfortunately, after a leg injury, he had to put a stop to his sports career and then switched to acting. Photo- Instagram.

The actress hails from Kashmir and never aspired to be an actress. She instead wanted to be a journalist and shifted to Delhi for studies. It was here when she got lucky and bagged the title role of Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai as Akshara. Initially her father was not in favour of her career in the glamour industry but soon gave in for the happiness of his daughter. Photo- Instagram.

Actress Disha Vakani is a graduate in Dramatic Arts from Gujarat College. Not many know that she is a daughter of noted Gujarati theatre personality Bhim Vakani. But before getting noticed as Dayaben in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, she has struggled despite having a well known personality as a parent. She decided to become successful on her own merit. In the initial days of her struggle, Disha was a part of the 1997 film 'Kamsin: The Untouched', a B-grade entertainer. (Photo: Instagram)

Divyanka Tripathi, a proper Bhopali loves her city and is completely dedicated in the welfare of it as well. Not many know that Divyanka always aspired to be an army officer and she completed her mountaineering course from Uttarkashi. She is also medalist in Rifle Shooting.Photo- Instagram.

This may surprise fans of Ankita Lokhande. The actress who was loved as TV's Archana has a different real name and that is not Ankita. Her real name is Tanuja and is lovingly called Ankita at home. She completed her studies from Indore and joined an aviation academy as she aspired to be an airhostess. Luckily, Ankita got selected for a stage show in Madhya Pradesh from where her career in acting began. Photo- Instagram.

Born in Madhya Pradesh, Rithvik was very naughty and on the heavier side as a kid. Before entering the acting world, the actor had to rigorously lose weight as he weighed 130 kilos once upon a time. Rithvik left no stone unturned and toned his body like never before. The actor Rithvik had also auditioned for the reality show ‘Dance India Dance Season season 1’ but unfortunately, nothing materialised. Rithvik can play various musical instruments including the guitar, mouth organ, drums and the keyboard. Photo- Instagram.