Alka Kaushal - Varun Badola, Alok Nath - Vineeta Malik: A look at lesser known real life siblings of small screen

Vinny Arora, who made her debut on TV with Kasturi and has been part of several other popular shows is actor Vicky Arora's sister. The two not only share similar names, but also look quite similar. They share quite a strong bond and like celebrating all the festivals together. Vicky and Vinny were recently spotted celebrating Diwali. Vicky was also part of URI- The Surgical Strike.

Actress Ariah Agarwal who plays the role of Mishka, Komolika's sister in Kasautii Zindagii Kay 2 is the real sister of Ayush Agarwal. Actor Ayush played the role of Naitik's best friend in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. Not many know that the two share a sibling connection and like us even Hina Khan was unaware about their bond. Recently, Hina took to her Instagram and shared a picture with Ariah. She wrote, "Onscreen sisters! And guess what she's Ayush's real sister. Naitik's best friend Mohit from yrkkh.. And I didn't know this for a very long time". Ayush and Ariah have a numerous number of pictures on their social media. After Yeh Rishta, Ayush has been away from the small screen while his little sister is gaining a lot of appreciation for her role. (Photo-Instagram)

Actor Shivansh Kotia and actress Navika Kotia popular as Naksh and Chikki from Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai were loved for the roles in the show. Not many know that the two are real life siblings. In the show, they essayed the roles of nephew and aunt. Shivansh essayed the role of Akshara and Naitik's son while Navika essayed the role of Naitik's Rakhi sister in the show. A look at their social media profiles and one will get to see umpteen number of pictures of the sibling duo. Photo- Instagram.

Daya Ben and Sunder Lal are real-life siblings: Not many know 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 both are too close to each other. Well, that’s the reason we see a comfortable chemistry amongst the two on-screen on Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. (Photo-Instagram)

TV actress Ragini Khanna popularly known as Suhana from Sasural Genda Phool is Bollywood actor Govinda's niece and comedian Krushna Abhishek is her cousin. However, not many are aware that TV actor Amit Khanna is her real brother. Amit made his acting debut with daily show 'Yeh Dil Chahe More' and later went on a break for 5 years. He then made his comeback and was seen in TV shows like Jodha Akbar and Vishkanya.

Actress Manasi Joshi Roy, who was last seen in Dhai Kilo Prem, is one of most talented actresses of the small screen. She has been a part of popular shows like Saaya, Gubbare and others. Not many people know that Manasi is actor Sharman Joshi's real-life sister. Celebrated theatre and film actor Arvind Joshi is Manasi and Sharman's father while actor Pravin Joshi is their uncle. TV actress Purvi Joshi is their uncle Pravin's daughter. (Photo:Instagram).

The two are very popular actors on the small screen. While Mihika rose to fame with hit TV show 'Yeh Hai Mohabbatein and is now settled in the US, Mishkat was last seen in Icchapyaari Naagin. The actress misses her family especially her younger brother Mishkat Varma and often posts messages for him on social media. (Photo:Instagram).

Meher is younger to Piyush by four years. The common factor that bonds the brother and sister is fitness. While talking to the TimesOfIndia, Piyush had stated, "I am extremely protective about Meher. After my mother passed away, she almost took her place by guiding and taking care of me. I cried like a baby on her bidaai as it felt like losing my mom for the second time."

Delnaz Irani is one of the most celebrated actresses of Indian television. She has worked in many films and TV shows. Her brother Bakhtiyaar Irani is also a known face of the TV industry. With a six-year age gap between the two, Bakhtiyar has always considered Delnaaz as a mother figure.

Alka Kaushal is a well known face of small screen. The beautiful actress recently played Kareena Kapoor's mother in blockbuster, 'Bhajrangi Bhaijaan'. However, not many are aware that the talented actress is the real life sister of Varun Badola. Varun, who has many challenging roles to his credit, has never shared screen space with his sister. The actress was quoted saying in one of the interviews that those who know the siblings always tell her that Varun and she look quite similar. The actress further stated that people say that if Varun wears a ghagra, it'll be difficult to tell them apart!

Though Alok Nath is popular for being trolled but no one can deny that he is a brilliant actor.It seems that acting runs in their genes as the beloved Daadi from 'Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai' Vineeta Malik is Alok Nath's sister in real-life. The brother sister duo are well known for their “Sanskari” roles in daily soaps. The actor wishes to do a film in Punjabi like his sister did.

This brother and sister pair Jannat Zubair and Ayan Zubair of the small screen will surely melt your heart with cuteness. Jannat, who became a household name with her show Phulwa is a well known child actress. Just like Jannat her brother Ayan Zubair is also a child prodigy. The little wonder was last seen playing the role of cute little Salim in Ekta Kapoor's Jodha Akbar.

The comedy king of small screen Krushna Abhishek is one of the most talented comic actors on small screen today. The actor, who often tickle our funny bones with his comic timing is very protective about his sister in real-life. TV actress Arti Singh, who caught everyone's attention with daily soap 'Parichay' came to Mumbai from Lucknow to make her career. The actress was quoted saying in the The Times Of India report that she was in a live-in relationship with brother Krushna Abhishek and his girlfriend Kashmera Shah for three years.

Akshay, who shot to fame as Aakash Singh Raizada in popular TV show, 'Iss pyaar ko kya naam doon' was born and brought up in New Delhi with his younger sister and actress Riddhi Dogra. Riddhi first came to the limelight with her show 'Maryada Lekin Kab Tak'. Both Riddhi and Akshay share the same passion for work and are very dedicated towards it. Well, it is not wrong to say like brother like sister.

Drashti aka 'Madhubala' shares a very sweet bond with her brother Jaisheel Dhami. Jaisheel is Drashti’s elder brother who is married to 'Yahan Main Ghar Ghar Kheli' actress Suhasi Dhami. Jaisheel and Suhasi also participated in Nach Baliye. And the 'Geet' fame actress was seen supporting her brother and sister-in-law during 'Nach Baliye'. Their love for each other was visible when Drashti won 'Jhalak' season 6, Jaisheel ran to the stage and lifted her up.