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From Rupali Ganguly to Disha Vakani; Take a look at the educational qualifications of the famous TV bahus who are shown uneducated on-screen

ETimes.in | Last updated on - May 10, 2023, 16:35 IST
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From Rupali Ganguly to Disha Vakani; Take a look at the educational qualifications of the famous TV bahus who are shown uneducated on-screen

With their unique storylines and surprising twists, the daily soaps have managed to keep the viewers enthralled. Some shows have portrayed the lead women as uneducated in order to keep viewers' attention. These TV bahus, who played uneducated ladies onscreen, are well educated in real life and hold degrees from prestigious universities. Take a look:

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​Anupamaa aka Rupali Ganguly

Rupali Ganguly plays the lead role of Anupamaa in the television show 'Anupamaa'. In the show, her character is of an uneducated housewife but in real life, she has a degree in Hotel Management.

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​Imlie aka Megha Chakraborty

Megha, who currently plays Imlie, is considered uneducated onscreen but in real life she is a graduate of a prestigious university in Kolkata. The actress also ventured out into Bengali films and shows.

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​Faltu aka Niharika Chouksey

Niharika became a household name with her show Faltu, the young lady is currently studying in a private institute and managing studies and shoots.

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​Imlie aka Sumbul Touqeer

Sumbul Touqueer rose to prominence in the first seasom of 'Imlie,' in which she played the primary character. The talented actress, who is only 19 year-old, is studying at a prestigious private institution. She also received training at Monika Verma's Sehejmoodra Acting Academy.

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​Dayaben aka Disha Vakani

Disha Vakani, best known for her role as Dayaben in the comic sitcom Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, graduated from Gujarat Arts and Science College with a degree in Dramatic Arts.

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​Manjari aka Ami Trivedi

Ami Trivedi, who plays the character of Manjari in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, is detested by her husband for being uneducated in the show. However, in reality, the actress got graduated from Jai Hind College in Mumbai. Ami grew closer towards theatre and acting because of her father.

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​Angoori Bhabi aka Shubhangi Atre

Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hain's Shubhangi Atre portrays an uneducated housewife in the hit show. The actress holds an MBA in Marketing from Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya in real life.

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Gopi Bahu aka Devoleena Bhattacharjee

Devoleena, who took over for Gia Manek in Saath Nibhaana Saathiya, is the epitome of talent and intelligence. The actor finished her studies at the National Institute of Fashion Technology.

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​Gopi Bahu aka Gia Manek

Gia portrayed 'Gopi Bahu' in Saath Nibhaana Saathiya. She went viral after washing a laptop in one of the show's episodes. In real life, the actress graduated from Gujarat University with a degree in Advertising and Marketing.

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