The Hindi film industry or popularly called as Bollywood is a huge nexus of brilliant actors, performers and artists from various genres. Since its very inception, we have seen a plethora of new actors and actresses coming in with each generation, who simply create magic on the celluloid. But interestingly, it is quite lesser-known that most of them are related to one another in some way or the other. Well then, let us look at some of these relations existing between fellow actors!
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Bollywood queen, Rani Mukerji hails her identity from two of the most reputed families in Bollywood, the Mukherjees and the Chopra’s. Interestingly, it was with her marriage with Aditya Chopra that she became related to glam icon, Simi Garewal. Well, Simi is Pamela Chopra’s niece and cousin of Aditya and Uday Chopra. Thus, it makes Rani her sister-in-law.
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Yesteryear's legendary actor, late Dilip Kumar was a matinee idol, and there are no second thoughts about it. He was married to iconic actress, Saira Banu and the duo were together till his last days. Interestingly, Dilip sahab was the paternal uncle of television actor, Ayub Khan. In fact, Ayub’s father, late Nasir Khan was Dilip’s brother.
Breathtaking beauty, Aditi Rao Hydari is known for her stunning performance in films like Padmaavat, Wazir, The Girl In The Train among others. Well, she happens to be the cousin sister of Bollywood superstar, Aamir Khan’s ex-wife, Kiran Rao. Aditi’s maternal great-grandfather, J. Rameshwar Rao, happened to be Kiran's paternal great grandfather as well. In fact, both of them have a strong connection with the erstwhile royal family of Hyderabad.
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Veteran actress, Shabana Azmi is the second wife of eminent lyricist, Javed Akhtar. Incidentally, she also shares a relationship with versatile actress, Tabu and her sibling, Farah Naaz. Well, Shabana happens to be the aunt of them both, since their father, Jamal Hashmi was her brother.
One of the most vibrant groups of cousins in Bollywood is that of the Akhtars with the Khans. Well, we speak of Farhan Akhtar and his sister, Zoya Akhtar having a relationship with Farah Khan and her brother, Sajid Khan. Well, the four of them are cousins to one another, since their mothers, Daisy Irani and Menaka Irani are sisters.
Emraan Hashmi has had a fond relationship with Mohit Suri, not just because the former was a part of quite a few films directed by the latter, but in fact, that the duo are cousins. Moreover, both Mohit and Emraan are cousins to the Bhatt sisters, Pooja, Alia and Shaheen. Interestingly, their father, Mahesh Bhatt happens to be the uncle of Emraan and Mohit.
Filmmaker, Ayan Mukerji made a trumping success with the release of his film, Brahmastra: Part One in 2022. But did you know that Ayan is related to Bollywood divas, Rani Mukerji and Kajol? Well, while Rani and Kajol are first cousins from their paternal side, Ayan too, happens to be their cousin brother likewise. The trio are always spotted together during their common Durga Puja celebrations in Mumbai.
Shraddha Kapoor rose to fame with her massively hit debut film, Aashiqui 2 and there has been no looking back for the actress. While she is the daughter of popular yesteryear actor parents, Shakti Kapoor and Shivangi Kolhapure, she also happens to be related to legendary playback singers, Asha Bhosle and late Lata Mangeshkar. Well, Shraddha’s maternal grandfather was a cousin of the singing sisters, making her their grand-niece.
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While all these three names resonate with brilliant actors from completely different generations, it is quite lesser-known to many how they had been related to one another. To begin with, Shekhar Kapur was the nephew of the star icon, late Dev Anand. On the other hand, Purab Kohli is also the nephew of Shekhar Kapur.
Eminent filmmakers, Karan Johar and Aditya Chopra are related to one another, beyond professional relations. Well, they are cousins to one another. To elaborate, Karan Johar’s mother, Hiroo Johar is the sister of Aditya Chopra’s father, late Yash Raj Chopra.
The world knows about the famous Kapoor siblings, Tusshar and Ekta, who are the children of legendary actor, Jeetendra and his wife, Shobha Kapoor. Well, to add on to it, we have Kedarnath fame, filmmaker, Abhishek Kapoor who adds on as their first cousin.
The young generation actors of the Kapoor family, Karisma Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor Khan have made a name for themselves. Coming from an esteemed film family and especially, successful actor parents, the duo has done justice to their careers. But their connection with having a family of actors does not end there. For the unversed, yesteryear actress, Sadhana also happens to be their aunt. Well, Sadhana was Babita’s first cousin, but unfortunately, the duo were never on talking terms.
Roja fame, Madhoo rose to immense stardom both in Bollywood and Tollywood likewise. While her acting career was quite a short-one, nevertheless she did have some strong relations within the Hindi film industry. To elaborate on it, Madhoo is the niece of Bollywood’s ‘dream girl’, Hema Malini, which also made her the cousin sister of Esha Deol and Ahana Deol.
Adding on to the list of lesser-known relationships, we have Prem Chopra and Raj Kapoor. While the duo simply needs no introduction at all, interestingly they also happened to share a special relationship with one another. It so happened that Prem Chopra’s wife, Uma Chopra and Raj Kapoor’s wife, Krishna Kapoor were siblings. Therefore, it made Prem and Raj brothers-in-law to one another.
Bollywood’s current sensation, Ranveer Singh shares a unique relationship with the queen of fashion, Sonam Kapoor. For the unversed, Sonam’s maternal grandmother was the cousin of Ranveer’s paternal grandfather. While one may conclude that their relationship seems to be quite far-fetched, nevertheless, it makes the duo cousins to one another.
What do you think about these lesser-known celeb connections?
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