B-town is a big-fat family where everyone, in one way or the other, is related to each other. Be it in terms of being supportive while promoting a film, or appreciating someone when they win an award, or when their movie does wonders at the box office.
Being united is one thing that runs in the industry. When things go South, you will often see people coming together and standing strong, keeping their differences aside. That’s how strong the bond goes.
So, now that we know all about the brotherhood, would you be surprised if we tell you that Chopras and Johars are actually connected. And when we say they are connected, it doesn’t mean that they work in the same industry, it’s more of a family connection. Or what if we tell you, Pakistani actor, Ali Zafar shares a family relation with Bollywood’s Mr.Perfectionist Aamir Khan?
Well, Nepotism has been the talk of the town for years now. We know all about those relations which have been direct and in front of us, but there are many relations and connections which have gone unnoticed because many of us had no idea about it. Today, we bring you a list of celebrities who are related to each other by blood and you were clueless about it.
Presenting you the big family tree of the tinsel town.
1. Sonam Kapoor and Ranveer Singh
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This news means we might never see them romancing onscreen together. Let’s tell you that Sonam Kapoor and Ranveer Singh are maternal cousins. How? Ranveer’s ‘dadi’ and Sonam’s ‘nani’ are real sisters. Now you know why Ranveer and Arjun are so close to each other. Bros for life!
2. Aditya Chopra and Karan Johar
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We knew the two families have been best friends for ages. Yash Johar and Yash Chopra were best buddies but there is a bit more to this relation. KJo’s mom Hiroo Johar is actually Yash Chopra’s sister. Now we know why KJo was first seen in DDLJ.
3. Shabana Azmi and Tabu
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They are the two most talented actors Bollywood has ever seen, but did you know Tabu’s father Jamal Hashmi is Shabana Azmi’s brother? Acting is in their blood!
4. Ali Zafar and Aamir Khan
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Aamir never knew about this relationship until Ali pointed it out. Ali Zafar’s wife Ayesha Fazli is Aamir Khan’s distant cousin.
5. Shraddha Kapoor and Lata Mangeshkar
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You always wondered how could Shraddha Kapoor sing? Now you know! Shraddha’s grandfather is Lataji’s cousin.
6. Rani Mukerji and Simi Garewal
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Isn’t that cool? Simi Garewal’s mom Drashti and Aditya Chopra’s mom Pamela Chopra are sisters, which makes Adi and Simi cousins and Rani her Sister-in-Law.
7. Farhan Akhtar, Zoya Akhtar, and Farah Khan, Sajid Khan
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They always had a rapport, didn’t they? Farhan Akhtar’s mom has two sisters – Maneka Irani and Honey. Farah and Sajid are kids from the first, that’s how they are connected.
8. Guru Dutt and Amrita Rao
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Amrita only got to know that she was related to the legendary actor after a very long time. Her grandfather and Guru were second cousins.
9. Ramanand Sagar and Vidhu Vinod Chopra
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Well not real but half brothers, Ramanand Sagar’s dad D.N. Chopra got married to Chopra’s mother after his first wife passed away.
10. Aditi Rao Hydari and Kiran Rao
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Aditi’s ‘nana’, the King of Wanaparthy, JP Rao, was the actually Kiran’s ‘dada’. This makes them the first cousins.
11. Prem Chopra and Sharman Joshi
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Married to Prem Chopra’s daughter Prerana, Sharman Joshi is the son-in-law of the legendary actor. And you might not know it but Rohit Roy’s wife is Manasi Joshi, who is Sharman’s sister.
12. Kunal Kapoor and Amitabh Bachchan
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Married to Amitabh Bachchan’s niece Naina Bachchan (daughter of Big B’s younger brother Ajitabh), Kunal is closely related to the Bachchan’s now.
13. Mani Ratnam and Kamal Haasan
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How are these two talented people related? Mani Ratnam is Kamal Haasan’s younger brother Charuhasan’s son-in-law.
14. Armaan Malik and Anu Malik
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Straight and simple they share ‘chacha-bhatija’ relationship. Armaan’s dad Daboo Malik and Anu Malik are brothers. One writes amazing lyrics and other sings in a manner that touches your soul.
15. Kajol, Ayan Mukerji, and Sharbani Mukherjee
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Kajol’s father Shomu Mukherjee, Ayan’s father Deb and Sharbani’s father Rono are all real brothers. This makes the Mukherjee family, a big one, including the three cousins! Also, this automatically makes Rani Mukherjee related to Aryan as well. Would it be great to see Ayan casting and directing his sister?
16. Sussanne Khan and DJ Aqeel
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Sussanne Khan has two sisters – Farah Khan Ali and Simone Arora. And the famous DJ Aqeel Ali is married to Farah Ali Khan.
17. Alia Bhatt and Emraan Hashmi
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You might already know this but let’s refresh your memory. Emraan’s mother is Mahesh Bhatt’s cousin sister, which simply makes the filmmaker his Mama. Too much Bollywood right?
18. Ekta Kapoor-Tusshar Kapoor & Abhishek Kapoor
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These three are the first cousins as Ekta and Tusshar Kapoor’s dad Jeetendra and Abhishek’s mom are siblings.