You’ve seen them swish their pallus and cry buckets. But have you ever imagined the good girls of Indian television swap the glycerine for the sexy lip gloss and smouldering eyeshadow? Well, on screen they might be the conservative ghunghat-clad bahus, but off screen these leading ladies are divas when it comes to their style quotient. Here’s a look at some of the leading ladies of Indian television in their glam avatar.
Sara Khan: Sadhna of the popular show Sapna Babul Ka … Bidaai is mostly seen in saris and salwaar kameez on screen. While not shooting, this trendy ladette can be spotted chilling out in western casuals. Even during award functions the petite actor ditches the ethnic look for a more glamorous avatar that is sure to send shock-waves among her fans. Quite a difference from what she is on screen.
Pallavi Subhash: Ever since she made her debut in Indian television, Pallavi Subhash has been typecast as the traditional bahu or beti. Fed up with the stereotyping this lead actor decided to go for a change in image and voila! Out comes the babe in her! A glam photoshoot later, Pallavi is out there to prove that not only can she carry of those Indian outfits and characters, but given a chance can prove that she is no less a glam girl.
Richa Soni: While playing a Bihari bahu in Sabki Jodi Wohi Banata … Bhagya Vidhata, one cannot get the picture of a traditionally clad Bindiya out of their minds. But off screen Richa Soni accentuates her best features — those long legs — in short skirts and knee length boots. A trendy haircut to compliment and attitude to match makes this girl a babe in real life.
Mahi Vij: The former model who shot to dizzy heights after the best-selling Tu Hai Wohi music video, got her big break on telly as the ugly duckling in Laagi Tujh Se Lagan. But unfortunately she has to keep her picture-perfect looks under cover due to the storyline. While in the show Nakusha might be the simpleton, in real life, Mahi sure knows how to turn the heat on when she’s partying.
Hina Khan: The eternally ghunghat- clad Akshara of Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai is a far cry from what she in on screen. Though she does not go the dare bare way in real life, her off screen avatar is anything but uptight. With trendy outfits and hair let loose, the actor shows off her carefree attitude when she’s not shooting.
Ragini Khanna: Known for her spunk and bubbly demeanour, Ragini Khanna is currently the typical TV bahu clad in those six yards in Sasural Gendha Phool. While she might seem comfortable in a sari, off screen it’s just western outfits for the actor, which highlights her spunky attitude and youthful looks.
