Bollywood siblings and cousins you didn’t know were related — In pictures

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Bollywood is full of star-studded families, but not all relationships are as famous as the famous Bachchans or Kapoors. Beyond the well-known film families lie lesser-known family ties that may surprise you. From veteran legends to current stars, these unexpected cousin relations offer a fascinating glimpse into Bollywood’s off-screen family tree. Uncover some Bollywood siblings links that you may not be aware of till now! With Raksha Bandhan around the corner, there’s no better time to know about these hidden bonds.

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Alia Bhatt and Emraan Hashmi- Yes, they are both related. Alia and Emraan are second cousins through filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, who is Emraan’s uncle. (Photo source: Instagram)

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Farah Khan and Farhan Akhtar- These multi-talented stars are first cousins, and their mothers, Honey Irani and Menaka Irani, are first cousins. (Photo source: Instagram)

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Vidya Balan and Priyamani- The super-talented actresses are second cousins and are related to each other through extended family connections. (Photo source: Instagram)

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Babita Kapoor and Sadhana- These legendary actresses are first cousins and ruled Bollywood in the 60s and 70s. (Photo source: Instagram and IE)

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Pamela Chopra and Simi Garewal: Yash Chopra’s wife, Pamela, is a cousin of actress Simi Garewal through the maternal side. (Photo source: IE and Instagram)

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Ekta Kapoor and Abhishek Kapoor: Abhishek Kapoor is the lesser-known Kapoor cousin and is linked with Ekta through family ties. (Photo source: Facebook)

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Kajol and Mohnish Behl: Both of them are cousins, and their mothers-Nutan and Tanuja, are real sisters. (Photo source: Instagram)

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Sharman Joshi and Mansi Joshi Roy: This talented brother-sister pair comes from a family of actors and are real siblings. (Photo source: Instagram)

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Alok Nath and Vineeta Malik: This talented brother-sister duo are siblings in real life and have appeared in numerous family dramas. (Photo source: IE and Instagram)