Raksha Bandhan 2021: Disha Vakani-Mayur to Varun Badola-Alka Kaushal; lesser-known siblings of TV celebs

The television industry has a list of some well-known sibling actors. However, there are a few about whom many are unaware. As we celebrate the festival of Rakshabandhan or rakhi which is all about the beautiful bond of siblings, here’s a look at some of the lesser-known siblings of the TV industry:

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah fame Disha Vakani and Mayur Vakani aka Dayaben and Sunderlal are real-life brother and sister. On-screen chemistry as siblings is proof of the kind of bond they share.

Popular actors of the TV industry, Varun Badola (last seen in Mere Dad Ki Dulhan) and Alka Kaushal (last seen in Shaurya Aur Anokhi Ki Kahaani) are real-life siblings. They look quite similar to each other. Though they have been a part of the industry for a long time now, they haven’t shared the screen space ever.

Popular TV and film actor Anil Dhawan, who has been a part of Main Lakshmi Tere Aangan Ki, Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara is Varun and Rohit Dhawan’s uncle. He is the real brother of Bollywood director David Dhawan.

Actress Manasi Joshi Roy, who was last seen in Dhai Kilo Prem and is the wife of actor Rohit Roy,l is Bollywood actor Sharman Joshi’s sister. They are children of veteran actor Arvind Joshi, who passed away early in 2021.

Remember Akshara (Hina Khan)’s dadi in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai? She is the real sister of popular TV and film actor Alok Nath. While they have not shared the screen space, they are quite popular for playing ‘sanskari’ roles.

Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi fame, Ketki Dave is the elder sister of TV host and actress Purabi Joshi. And if you don’t know it already, these two actresses come from a filmy background and are daughters of popular actress Sarita Joshi. The veteran actress is popularly known for her role of ‘Baa’ in Baa Bahu Aur Baby.

^{Bollywood actress Amrita Rao is the real-life sister of Laal Ishq actress Preetika Rao. The TV actress made her debut with the show Beintehaan and is popular for featuring in music videos. She has also been a part of regional cinema.}

Actor Piyush Sahdev, who was last seen playing Mr Shekhawat in Yeh Teri Galiyaan, is the elder brother of Bollywood actress Meher Vij. She is popular for her roles in Bajrangi Bhaijaan and Secret Superstar.

Niece of Govinda and cousin of Krushna Abhishek, actress Ragini Khanna is the real-life sister of actor Amit Khanna. While the actress rose to fame with Sasural Genda Phool, brother Amit has been a part of popular shows like Jodha Akbar, Yeh Hai Mohabbatein among others.