Priya Runchal, Sutapa Sikdar, Parveen Shahani, Tahira Kashyap – A look at the lesser known star wives!

While Gauri Khan and Twinkle Khanna are household names, there are many other actors' wives who are equally accomplished though they might not be in the spotlight!

By Urmimala Banerjee
Published: May 23, 2016 9:20 AM IST

They might not be in the spotlight like some of their counterparts, but these women are wonderfully accomplished in their own fields

There are some star wives who manage to hog the limelight as much as their husbands. Whether it’s due to their new ventures, glamorous personas or parties, their news is splashed all across the media. Here is a look at actors’ wives who don’t get as much publicity but are doing extremely well in their chosen professions… Also Read - Mumtaz reveals all about her trip to Pakistan; shares Fawad Khan booked the entire restaurant for her

Priya Runchal
A graduate from London Business School, Priya, John Abraham’s better half pursued her higher studies post marriage. She is an investment banker and financial analyst. The lady manages the money at JA Entertainment and JA Football. Also Read - Fawad Khan makes an appearance in yesteryear diva Mumtaz's Pakistan tour diaries; netizens say, 'Mashallah'

Sutapa Sikdar
Celebrated actor Irrfan Khan’s wife Sutapa is a film and screen writer. She had written a TV show at the initial start of the actor’s career. The lady also feels passionately about environment issues like her husband. She has turned producer with Madaari. Also Read - IPL 2024: Kareena Kapoor Khan channels her Poo at CSK vs MI match with Neha Dhupia, Angad Bedi and John Abraham [Watch]

Parveen Shahani
Not many are aware that the love of Emraan Hashmi’s life, his wife Parveen is a pre-school teacher. The lady who is rarely seen at filmi dos is pretty hands-on with toddlers and pre-school kids.

Tahira Kashyap
Ayushmann Khurrana’s lovely wife used to deliver lectures in Mass Communications in various Mumbai colleges. She has also worked as the programming head of a radio station. Tahira has also written a book ‘Souled’ Out.

Kallirroi Tziafeta
The talented Gulshan Devaiah is married to Greek theatre actor Kallirroi Tziafeta. She has worked on the show, Maha Kumbh and also in films like Dil Dhadakne Do, Ashram and Hunterr.

Prerana Joshi
We know that Sharman Joshi is a good performer but few know that his better half, Prerana is also creatively inclined. She is an artist and an art curator.

Swaroop Sampat Rawal
Though she does very few films, Swaroop Sampat always leaves an impact. The lady has done a Ph.D focusing on education, drama and learning disabilities. She has trained primary school teachers across India to use theatre as a means to develop skills in special kids. She got her degree from University of Worcester in the United Kingdom. For those who don’t know about her, she is a former Miss India, actress and has been married to Paresh Rawal.

Sadaf Khan
Fawad Khan’s gorgeous wife is a fashion designer and runs the label SILK by Fawad Khan. The passion of clothes is shared by the couple, you see!

Nandini Shrikent
Actor Neil Bhoopalam’s wife is one of the top casting directors in India. She started off with Lakshya and has projects like Life of Pi, Rock On!, Lucky by Chance and Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani in her kitty.

Naina Bachchan
The daughter of Ajitabh and Ramola Bachchan, Naina is married to Kunal Kapoor. She is an investment banker with Barclays.

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ByUrmimala Banerjee
Published: May 23, 2016 9:20 AM IST