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Famous and filmy sisters

We all saw a beaming Esha Deol pose elegantly for the cameras at her sangeet, while little sister Ahana stood behind flashing a bright smile. These Deol girls certainly make parents Hema and Dharmendra proud. Ahead, we take a look at other star sisters in Bollywood…

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  • <b>Esha-Ahana</b>: We all saw a beaming Esha Deol pose elegantly for the cameras at her sangeet, while little sister Ahana stood behind flashing a bright smile. These Deol girls certainly make parents Hema and Dharmendra proud. Ahead, we take a look at other star sisters in Bollywood?
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    Esha-Ahana: We all saw a beaming Esha Deol pose elegantly for the cameras at her sangeet, while little sister Ahana stood behind flashing a bright smile. These Deol girls certainly make parents Hema and Dharmendra proud. Ahead, we take a look at other star sisters in Bollywood…
  • <b>Karisma-Kareena</b>: Stylish sisters Karisma and Kareena are names to reckon with in Bollywood. The first Kapoor ladies to have forged acting careers, Karisma and Kareena have been feted for their film performances, dancing prowess and perfect 10 figures. Stardom has not brought any sibling rivalry with it and Lolo and Bebo are frequently spotted partying together.
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    Karisma-Kareena: Stylish sisters Karisma and Kareena are names to reckon with in Bollywood. The first Kapoor ladies to have forged acting careers, Karisma and Kareena have been feted for their film performances, dancing prowess and perfect 10 figures. Stardom has not brought any sibling rivalry with it and Lolo and Bebo are frequently spotted partying together.
  • <b>Priyanka-Parineeti</b>: When Priyanka Chopra entered the world of Bollywood, she had no one to mentor her and had to carve her way to the top entirely unguided. Not so for cousin Parineeti, who has credited Priyanka with creating a safe zone for her.
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    Priyanka-Parineeti: When Priyanka Chopra entered the world of Bollywood, she had no one to mentor her and had to carve her way to the top entirely unguided. Not so for cousin Parineeti, who has credited Priyanka with creating a safe zone for her.
  • <b>Kajol-Tanisha</b>: Kajol's immense talent would have opened doors for her in Bollywood even without her filmy lineage, as daughter of actress Tanuja and niece of Nutan. Younger sister Tanisha wasn't as lucky. Films were few and far between, and mostly flops. Not even the backing of big banner Yash Raj Films helped.
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    Kajol-Tanisha: Kajol's immense talent would have opened doors for her in Bollywood even without her filmy lineage, as daughter of actress Tanuja and niece of Nutan. Younger sister Tanisha wasn't as lucky. Films were few and far between, and mostly flops. Not even the backing of big banner Yash Raj Films helped.
  • <b>Shilpa-Shamita</b>: New mommy Shilpa Shetty mentored her sister Shamita as she took her baby steps in Bollywood. Shamita, who shares Shilpa's love of dancing and boasts of an equally fine figure, never made it to the big league.
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    Shilpa-Shamita: New mommy Shilpa Shetty mentored her sister Shamita as she took her baby steps in Bollywood. Shamita, who shares Shilpa's love of dancing and boasts of an equally fine figure, never made it to the big league.
  • <b>Riya-Raima</b>: 'Sen'sational sisters Riya and Raima Sen appear to be opposites of each other on the big screen. Riya is known for her sex appeal than her talent and Raima bags all the meaty roles. But in reality, Moon Moon Sen's daughters are as thick as thieves.
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    Riya-Raima: 'Sen'sational sisters Riya and Raima Sen appear to be opposites of each other on the big screen. Riya is known for her sex appeal than her talent and Raima bags all the meaty roles. But in reality, Moon Moon Sen's daughters are as thick as thieves.
  • <b>Twinkle-Rinke</b>: Neither Dimple Kapadia nor Rajesh Khanna handed their acting genes down to daughters Twinkle and Rinke, both of whom tried and failed to make a dent in Bollywood. Twinkle settled for marriage with superstar Akshay Kumar, and Rinke married businessman Sameer Saran.
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    Twinkle-Rinke: Neither Dimple Kapadia nor Rajesh Khanna handed their acting genes down to daughters Twinkle and Rinke, both of whom tried and failed to make a dent in Bollywood. Twinkle settled for marriage with superstar Akshay Kumar, and Rinke married businessman Sameer Saran.
  • <b>Malaika-Amrita</b>: Yummy mummy and sizzling item girl Malaika Arora can give actresses half her age a run for their money. Little sister Amrita Arora had little luck in Bollywood and is now a happy mom herself.
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    Malaika-Amrita: Yummy mummy and sizzling item girl Malaika Arora can give actresses half her age a run for their money. Little sister Amrita Arora had little luck in Bollywood and is now a happy mom herself.
  • <b>Farah-Tabu</b>: Farah Naaz's stint in Bollywood in the 80s started out promising and then fizzled out. But younger sister Tabu is known for her strong and critically acclaimed performances.
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    Farah-Tabu: Farah Naaz's stint in Bollywood in the 80s started out promising and then fizzled out. But younger sister Tabu is known for her strong and critically acclaimed performances.
  • <b>Nutan-Tanuja</b>: The original sister act, both Nutan and Tanuja had successful, if very different, screen careers. Their children - Nutan's son Mohnish Bahl, and Tanuja's daughters Kajol and Tanisha - also followed them into the family business.
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    Nutan-Tanuja: The original sister act, both Nutan and Tanuja had successful, if very different, screen careers. Their children - Nutan's son Mohnish Bahl, and Tanuja's daughters Kajol and Tanisha - also followed them into the family business.
  • <b>Sadhana-Babita</b>: The two yesteryears actresses and cousins made many young hearts skip a beat with their classic beauty and screen presence during their heydays.
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    Sadhana-Babita: The two yesteryears actresses and cousins made many young hearts skip a beat with their classic beauty and screen presence during their heydays.
  • <b>Namrata-Shilpa</b>: The Shirodkar sisters look nothing like each other. Ethereal Namrata became a model and appeared in an odd film here and there. Earthy Shilpa had a short but sizzling Bollywood career and is now best remembered for some raunchy song and dance numbers. According to reports, Shilpa is now settled in London, while Namrata is married to Telegu superstar Mahesh Babu.
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    Namrata-Shilpa: The Shirodkar sisters look nothing like each other. Ethereal Namrata became a model and appeared in an odd film here and there. Earthy Shilpa had a short but sizzling Bollywood career and is now best remembered for some raunchy song and dance numbers. According to reports, Shilpa is now settled in London, while Namrata is married to Telegu superstar Mahesh Babu.
  • <b>Sameera-Sushma-Meghna</b>: Sushma and Meghna Reddy have enjoyed long and successful modeling careers while youngest sister Sameera made a splash in the music video <i>Aur Aahista</I> for Pankaj Udhas. And has subsequently has a tepid innings as an actress.
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    Sameera-Sushma-Meghna: Sushma and Meghna Reddy have enjoyed long and successful modeling careers while youngest sister Sameera made a splash in the music video Aur Aahista for Pankaj Udhas. And has subsequently has a tepid innings as an actress.
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