Trends fade, fashion gets outdated and style changes. We all go through transformations over the years. But when we look back at our old pictures we often wonder what were we thinking, dressing up like that! Celebs are no alien to this phenomenon. They adapt to upcoming trends and constantly experiment with their looks. Check out the then & now pictures of these nine TV actresses and you’ll know how far they’ve come. It’s Friday which means – time for some major flashback!
1. Hina Khan
Our lovely Komolika has gone through tremendous change since her stint in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai as Akshara. As of today, she’s a style icon and one of the most sought after actresses in Telly world. Recently, she quit Ekta Kapoor’s Kasautii Zindagii Kay to pursue a career in Bollywood.
2. Jennifer Winget
The cutest and bubbliest actress in the TV industry, Jennifer Winget is immensely loved by her fans. She started her career as a child artist in Shaka Laka Boom Boom and now is a successful TV celeb who has received accolades and awards for her performances in Beyhadh, Saraswatichandra and Bepannah.
3. Mouni Roy
Mouni Roy is the OG Naagin of the TV industry. After making fans fall in love with her through her stints on the small screen, Mouni is on her way to make a mark on the big screen. After Gold with Akshay Kumar and Romeo Akbar Walter with John Abraham, Brahmastra will be her next film in which she is playing the antagonist. Her looks and fashion game have both evolved over the years and we must say, she’s a true delight.
4. Nia Sharma
Make way for the diva who has been twice ranked number 2 in the 50 Sexiest Asian Women list. She became a household name for her roles as Anu in Kaali – Ek Agnipariksha and Manvi in Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai. Her fashion sense is an inspiration to many and as of today, she’s a fashion designer’s favourite muse.
5. Anita Hassanandani
A popular face for commercials back in the early 2000s, Anita Hassanandani made her debut on television in the daily soap Kabhii Sautan Kabhii Sahelii. Anita has acted in multilingual films and serials and is Ekta Kapoor’s favourite. Remember her in Kkavyanjali?
6. Divyanka Tripathi
Divyanka Tripathi Dahiya rose to fame by playing a dual role in the daily soap Banoo Main Teri Dulhann. Ever since the hit TV show Yeh Hai Mohabbatein, there’s no turning back for her. Not many know that Divyanka started her career as an anchor on All India Radio. Ever since she made an appearance on TV, she became an instant favourite.
7. Karishma Tanna
Karishma Tanna is well known for her stint in Ekta Kapoor’s Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi and became the talk of the town after she appeared on Bigg Boss season 8. She was one of the most controversial contestants and, well, her affair with actor Upen Patel served as fodder for gossip mills. She’s ditched the fringes and recently opted for a trendy bob, and we must admit that she looks bomb AF!
8. Shama Sikander
I know you’re thinking if she’s the same person at all! Shama Sikander has undergone a major transformation. She gained immense popularity for her lead role in the TV series Yeh Meri Life Hai. In 2010, she launched her own fashion label Saisha. Shama has featured on the cover of various magazines and her fitness regimen, diet plan and style sense are highly talked about.
9. Rashami Desai
Rashami Desai is best known for playing the role of Tapasya Raghuvendra Pratap Rathore in the popular television soap opera Uttaran and Nikki in Pari Hoon Main. From acting to dancing on reality shows like Nach Baliye and Jhalak Dikhla Jaa, is there anything that Rashami can’t do? The cute as ever celebrity has emerged as a major makeup inspiration for her followers.
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