Avika Gor to Sidharth Shukla; here’s how the cast of Balika Vadhu season 1 looks now

Balika Vadhu is all set to return with second season. The makers announced by releasing a promo of the show. It centers yet again around the evils of child marriage. With a second season on its way soon, take a look at how the cast of season 1 looked during their season and how they look now.

Avika Gor, who started her television journey with Balika Vadhu, has come a long way. Post the show, she went on to do television serials like Sasural Simar Ka, Khatron Ke Khiladi and Laado 2. She has shifted gears to regional films and undergone a massive stylish transformation. She looks confident as ever and dating Roadies fame Milind Chandwani.

Just like Avika, even Avinash started his career with Balika Vadhu. Avinash has grown-up to become a handsome man and is currently seen in the role of Aarav Oswal in Sasural Simar Ka 2.

Toral Rasputra played Anandi for three years. The pretty actress is currently playing the role of Sakshi Virendra Pratap Singh in TV show Molkki.

Shashank Vyas played the role of grown-up Jagya on the show. The actor now sports a completely different look. The actor has taken a break from TV shows and his social media account is full of travelling pictures.

Sidharth Shukla was seen as Shivraj Alok Shekhar in the daily soap. The actor is riding high on the success of Bigg Boss 13 and recently made his digital debut. He also did a few music videos.

Dr. Ganga Singh’s role was played by three actresses - Sriti Jha, Sargun Mehta and Aasiya Kazi over the course of the show. While Sriti is playing the lead role in Kumkum Bhagya, Sargun is producing TV shows and doing independent projects. Aasiya was last seen in Tenali Rama and is currently looking for new projects.

While she may have played a role way older to her on the show, Smita Bansal is quite a casual chic in real life and more like the girl-next-door. Smita was last seen playing the role of Rukhsar in Aladdin Naam Toh Suna Hoga.

It is not only Balika Vadhu where Neha was loved for her portrayal of Gehna, but also Doli Armaano Ki, where she essayed the character of Urmi. The actress is currently seen in Kyun Rishton Mein Katti Batti.

Anup Soni, who played Bhairon Dharamveer Singh in the daily soap, has been a part of several television shows post Balika Vadhu. He also gained immense popularity for hosting Crime Patrol on the small screen. The actor has also been doing many web shows.