Aditi Rao Hydari boasts connections to two distinguished lineages. She is the granddaughter of Akbar Hydari and the grandniece of Mohammad Saleh Akbar, former governor of Assam. Her mother, Vidya Rao Vanaparthy, hails from the royal family of Raja J. Rameshwar Rao.
Irrfan Khan: The Rajasthani Royalty
Born in Tonk, Rajasthan, Irrfan Khan, originally named Sahabzade Irrfan Ali Khan, belonged to a noble lineage. His mother, Saeeda Begum Khan, hailed from a prestigious family in Tonk. According to media reports, his father was a landlord in their village.
Parveen Babi: An Heir to Junagadh Royalty
Parveen Babi also had ties to a royal family. The actress was connected to the royal lineage of Babai in Junagadh. Her father, Vali Mohammed Khan Babi, served as an administrator alongside the Nawab of Junagadh.
Naseeruddin Shah: Descended from Nobility
Naseeruddin Shah's lineage can be traced back to noble families. The veteran actor's paternal grandfather, Jan-Fishan Khan, was an Afghan Sardar who later became the Nawab of Sardhana.
Manisha Koirala: From Nepal's Royal Lineage
Manisha Koirala is associated with the Koirala dynasty of Nepal, having played a significant role in the country's politics. Her father, Prakash Koirala, served as a cabinet minister, while her ancestors, including Bisweshwar Prasad Koirala, Girija Prasad Koirala, and Matrika Prasad Koirala, held the position of Prime Minister in Nepal.
Kiran Rao and Aditi Rao: Royal Cousins
Kiran Rao and Aditi Rao Hydari share a familial connection as stepsisters. J. Rameshwar Rao is Aditi's maternal grandfather, while Kiran Rao's paternal grandfather is from the royal family of Wanaparthy, Telangana.
Sagarika Ghatge: A Link to Kolhapur Royalty
Sagarika Ghatge traces her ancestry back to the descendants of Shahu Maharaj of Kolhapur. Her father, Vijaysinh Ghatge, belonged to the royal family of Kagal. Her grandmother, Sita Raje Ghatge, was the daughter of Maharaja Tukojirao Holkar III of Indore. These celebrities not only shine on the silver screen but also carry a legacy of regal lineage, adding a touch of aristocracy to the glamour of Bollywood.
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