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Lesser known real life siblings of small screen

TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Last updated on - Aug 3, 2020, 12:31 IST
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Disha Vakani and Mayur Vakani

This might come as a surprise to many that Dayaben of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah is the sister of Sundar aka Mayur Vakani not only on-screen, but in real-life too. The two siblings share a great bond.

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Ragini Khanna and Amit Khanna

Known for her role in Sasural Genda Phool, it is in everyone's knowledge that Ragini is Govinda's niece and Krushna Abhishek's cousin, but many don't know that she is actually actor Amit Khanna's real sister. Amita has starred in shows like Yeh Dil Chahe More, Jodha Akbar and Vishkanya.

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Ariah Agarwal and Ayush Agarwal

Kasautii Zindagii Kay's Mishka aka Ariah Agarwal is the real sister of Ayush Agarwal. The latter played Naitik's best friend in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. Not many knew this until Ariah made it public. (Photo: Instagram)

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Vinny Arora and Vicky Arora

Vinny Arora, who is married to actor Dheeraj Dhoopar, is the real sister of Vicky Arora. The two look quite similar and share similar names. Both Vicky and Vinny are quite close to each other and love to celebrate festivals together. (Photo: Instagram)

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Meher Vij and Piyush Sahdev

Meher is Piyush's younger sibling. There is a gap of four years. The two share common interests like 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." (Photo: Instagram)

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Jannat and Ayaan Zubair

The brother-sister duo of the small screen are all cute. While Jannat gained popularity with the television show Phulwa, it's lesser known that her brother Ayaan is also a child prodigy. He played the role of little Salim in Ekta Kapoor's Jodha Akbar. Jannat now has a huge fan following on Instagram. (Photo: Instagram)

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Krushna Abhishek and Arti Singh

Talent runs in their family. Both Krushna and Arti are real siblings and supportive of each other. Krushna was quite a proud brother when Arti participated in Bigg Boss 13. Both are close to each other and enjoy each other's company. (Photo: Instagram)

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Varun Badola and Alka Kaushal

The two are well-known faces of the small screen, but very few know that they are real life siblings. While Alka is currently seen in the daily soap Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, Varun is the main lead of Mere Dad Ki Dulhan which also features popular actress, Shweta Tiwari.

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Delnaaz and Bakhtiyar Irani

Delnaz Irani is quite a celebrated actress of Indian television. She has worked in several 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 a senior and a mother figure.

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