List of Indian film clans

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[edit] The Akhtar-Azmi family

Lyricist Javed Akhtar married script writer Honey Irani. His second wife is actress Shabana Azmi. Azmi's nieces are actresses Farha and Tabu. Their cousins are Farah and Sajid Khan.

[edit] The Anand family

The most prominent member of the family is actor Dev Anand, who has starred in over a hundred films. Another member of the family is internationally known director Shekhar Kapur, he is known for directing the film Elizabeth. He is married to actress Suchitra Krishnamurthy.

[edit] The Babbar family

Raj Babbar is an Indian actor and has been married twice. His first wife is Nadira Babbar, who became known with her appearance in Bride and Prejudice (2004) with Aishwarya Rai. Their children are Arya Babbar and Juhi Babbar. Both have ventured into the film industry. Raj's secondwife was actress Smita Patil, she died giving birth to their child in 1986.

[edit] The Bachchan family

Main article: Bachchan Family

The Bachchan family starts with Harivansh Rai Bachchan had two sons Amitabh and Ajitabh, but it is his son Amitabh Bachchan who went on to become a huge star in the industry. Amitabh married actress Jaya Bhaduri and had two children Shweta and Abhishek. Abhishek started acting in many films since 2000 and is achieving success. Shweta Nanda is married to Nikhil Nanda who is the grandson of Raj Kapoor

[edit] The Bedi family

[edit] The Bhatt family

[edit] The Chopra family

[edit] The Deol family

The Deols start with Dharmendra. His sons (Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol) went on to pursue a successful film career. Esha Deol and Ahana Deol are the daughters of Dharmendra and Hema Malini. Esha has pursued a film career, whilst Dharmendra's nephew Abhay Deol has just started in the industry.

[edit] The Dutt family

Nargis and Sunil Dutt both acted in the industry in the 1950s. Nargis retired from the industry after her marriage to Sunil but Sunil continued to act until the early 90s. Their son, Sanjay has pursued a successful film career since 1982 and continues to act today. Nargis passed away due to cancer in the year her son made his debut in 1982 and Sunil Dutt died in May 2005.

[edit] The Ganguly family

Main article: Ganguly family

Ashok, Kishore and Anoop Kumar have all acted in the industry. Their family is related to the Mukherjee family through the marriage of Sashadhar Mukherjee to their only sister Sati Devi.

[edit] The Haasan-Ratnam Family

Originated in South India, Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam are two of the biggest names in the industry.

[edit] The Hussain family

Nasir Hussain was a very successful film director in the 1960s and 1970s. Tahir Hussain and Mansoor Khan have both directed films but it is Aamir Khan who has gone on to become a successful actor in the industry. His brother Faisal has also acted in some films but none have been successful. Aamir Khan is soon to launch his nephew Imraan Khan.

[edit] The Kapoor family (of Jeetendra)

[edit] The Kapoor family (of Prithviraj Kapoor)

Main article: Kapoor family

Probably one of the oldest families in the industry, the Kapoor family have been in the industry for years since the 1940s. It is mainly Raj Kapoor's descendants that have carried on with the family tradition of acting. Karisma Kapoor was briefly engaged to Abhishek Bachchan the son of Amitabh Bachchan. Amitabh's daughter Shweta is married to Raj Kapoor's grandson.

[edit] The Kapoor family (of Surinder Kapoor)

Surinder Kapoor is also related to the main Kapoor family. His sons have acted and produced in the industry. Producer Boney Kapoor is married to actress Sridevi. Anil Kapoor's daughter, Sonam made her debut in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film Saawariya (2007). Boney Kapoor's Son Arjun is working with Nikhil Advani as an assistant director.

[edit] The Kapoor-Pathak family

[edit] The Khan family (of Salim Khan)

The Khan family starts with script writer Salim Khan. His sons Salman Khan, Arbaaz Khan and Sohail Khan have all acted in the industry as well as directed and produced some hits.

[edit] The Khan-Roshan family

Rakesh Roshan was an actor from the 60s to the 80s. Towards the 90s he started directing films. His brother Rajesh is a Music director and does the music for Rakesh's films. Rakesh introduced his son Hrithik in 2000 in the film Kaho Na Pyaar Hai which made Hrithik a star overnight. Most Bollywood film families marry into other families.

[edit] The Khanna family (of Rajesh Khanna)

Rajesh Khanna and Dimple Kapadia's daughters Twinkle Khanna and Rinke Khanna have also acted in the industry. Twinkle Khanna left the industry after her marriage to actor Akshay Kumar.

[edit] The Khanna family (of Vinod Khanna)

Vinod Khanna was a popular successful actor in the industry in the 1970s and 80s. His sons Akshaye and Rahul both pursued a film career though Rahul has not been as successful.

[edit] The Kher family

The Kher family includes the actors Anupam Kher and Kiron Kher. Their son is actor Sikander Kher. Anupam has starred in the international hit film Bend It Like Beckham. He recently won the best actor award given by the Karachi International Film Festival for Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara (2005). Kiron Kher won the Bronze Leopard Award given by the Locarno International Film Festival for Khamosh Pani: Silent Waters (2003).

  • Anupam Kher
  • Kiron Kher (wife of Anupam Kher)
  • Raju Kher (brother of Anupam Kher)
  • Sikander Kher (son of Anupam and Kirron Kher)

[edit] The Kumar family

[edit] The Mangeshkar family

[edit] The Mukherjee-Samarth family

Main article: Mukherjee-Samarth family (film)

The current members of the Mukherjee-Samarth family that are in the industry are Tanuja, Mohnish Behl, Kajol, Tanisha and Rani Mukerji. The family have been acting in the industry since the 1940s. Their family married into the Ganguly brothers. Sashadhar Mukherjee was married to Sati Devi who was the sister of three brothers. The Mukherjee and Samarth family are related through the marriage of Tanuja to the son of Sashadhar Mukherjee.

[edit] The Oberoi family

[edit] The Pataudis

Sharmila Tagore is married to Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi who was an Indian cricket captain. She has also acted in Bengali films. Saif Ali Khan is a popular actor and is also a National Award winner.Soha Ali Khan, has just started in the industry.

[edit] The Patel family

[edit] The Puri family

Amrish Puri was probably the best known villain in the industry. His brother Madan was also a successful actor.

[edit] The Raj Kumar family

[edit] The Sen-Dev Varma family

[edit] The Shetty family

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