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Meet the lesser known real-life siblings of television this Raksha Bandhan

ETimes.in | Last updated on - Aug 30, 2023, 12:42 IST
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Meet the lesser known real-life siblings of television this Raksha Bandhan

While it may be rare to have siblings in the same profession, some of our TV celebs are exceptions to the rule. From Ishita Dutta and Tanushree Dutta to Jannat and her brother Ayaan, these siblings work in showbiz and some of them have turned social media influencers. Take a look!

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Jannat Zubair and Ayaan Zubair

Jannat Zubair Rahmani, who has been part of several popular TV shows including Tu Aashiqui, Phulwa, Maharana Pratap and others, is sister to Ayaan Zubair. He is younger to Zubair by many years and made his debut on TV with Jodha Akbar. The two are quite active on social media and share several posts together.

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Varun Badola and Alka Kaushal

Varun Badola and Alka Kaushal have made a name for themselves with television. While Alka is known for playing negative parts in shows like Qubool Hai and Swaragini, Varun shot to fame with Astitva - Ek Prem Kahani. The brother sister duo is rarely spotted together and not many know they are siblings in real life.

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Ridhi Dogra and Akshay Dogra

Not many know that Ridhi Dogra, who has been part of shows like Woh Apna Sa, Laagi Tujhse Lagan and Diya Aur Baati Hum, is the younger sister of Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon actor, Akshay Dogra.

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Alok Nath and Vineeta Malik

Alok Nath, who is known for being part of several popular TV shows and Bollywood films, is the real brother of Vineeta Malik. Vineeta Malik is a television actress who played the role of Daadi in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. It is not known by many that they are siblings in real life.

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Disha Vakani and Mayur Vakani

Disha Vakani may no longer be seen as Dayaben on Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, but she deserves a mention on Rakshabandhan for playing the exact role to brother Mayur Vakani aka Sundar even in the sitcom.

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Ishita Dutta and Tanushree Dutta

Ishita Dutta is the sister of Tanushree Dutta, who has been part of several films like Aashiq Banaya Aapne, Bhagam Bhag and Good Boy, Bad Boy among others. Ishita has been seen in films and television shows like Sirf Tum, Thoda sa Baadal Thoda sa Paani and Bepanah Pyaar. The two share a close bond as siblings.

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Gauahar Khan and Nigaar Khan

The two may have done Khan Sisters together, but there are many who still don't know that the two are sisters in real life. While Gauahar continues to be in Mumbai post marriage, Nigaar now lives in America with her husband.

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Meher Vij and Piyush Sachdev

Meher Vij, who has been part of several popular television shows and films, is sister of Beyhadh fame Piyush Sachdev. The two are extremely close to each other, and their mother's demise made their bond even stronger.

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