If Bollywood’s grandeur wasn’t enough then now we can trace our celebs to having royal backgrounds. Though there are many stars who have had humble beginnings and the stardom has certainly given them a rags-to-riches story, there are others who hail from royal families. They have legacies, ancestors who lived in palaces and have enjoyed a regal life.
From Saif Ali Khan and his sister Soha Ali Khan to Kiran Rao and Aditi Rao Hydari, these celebs are of royal descent. Saif was born to Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, the Nawab of Pataudi, and veteran actress Sharmila Tagore. In fact, the actor is the tenth Nawab of Pataudi after his father’s death.
Besides this, Chak De India actress Sagarika Ghatke also hails from a royal family. She is the daughter of Vijaysingh Ghatge, who is the descendent of Shahu Maharaj of Kolhapur.
Take a look at these celebs who belong to royal families
Kiran Rao
Kiran Rao, who is married to Aamir Khan, the belongs to the royal family of J. Rameshwar Rao. Her grandfather was the Raja of Wanaparthy, Mahabubnagar district, Telangana. She is the cousin of actress Aditi Rao Hydari.
Aditi Rao Hydari
This stunning diva, who has mesmerises fans with her beauty and fashion looks, is also a royal by blood. She is the great-granddaughter of Akbar Hydari and the grandniece of Muhammad Akbar Hydari, former Governor of Assam.
Sonal Chauhan
The Jannat actress never fails to shell out goals for fans with her style statements. Her outfits depict her love for ethnic attires. She belongs to the traditional Rajput family. Sonal’s parents are the descendants of the royal Chauhan family of Mainpuri, Uttar Pradesh.
Riya and Raima Sen
This sister-duo was born into the royal family of Tripura. Their paternal grandmother Ila Devi is the princess of Cooch Behar. Ila was also the sister of Gayatri Devi, the Maharani of Jaipur.
Bhagyashree
Having taken the industry by storm with her performance in the 1989 film, Maine Pyar Kiya, Bhagyashree now has her son also venturing into films. This gorgeous beauty hails from the royal family of Sangli, Maharastra. She is the daughter of Vijay Singhrao Madhavrao Patwardhan, the Raja of Sangli.
Manisha Koirala
The Sanju actress is a royal by birth. She belongs to the royal family of Nepal. Her grandfather, as well as her grand uncles, had served terms as the Prime Minister of Nepal.
Saif Ali Khan
Saif’s father, late Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, was the last Nawab of Pataudi. However, the actor is still known as the Nawab, even though the title was abolished by the government in 1971. The royal Pataudi Palace in Haryana belongs to the Pataudi family.
