From Sriti Jha to Sakshi Tanwar: 8 TV actresses who went through major transformation in their shows

There’s no denying the reach of television – TV shows are among the primary source of entertainment in most households even today. So it's not surprising that some shows that click with the viewers go on for years. And that's when the makers need to come up with something innovative, so the protagonist undergoes a transformation. Here’s taking a look at some of the most striking transformations of actresses on the small screen...

Currently, Sriti Jha is seen in Kumkum Bhagya. While the actress has undergone small changes in her looks on the show over the years, this time, it's different. Her character Pragya will be seen as a powerful boss lady. As the show takes a leap of two years, Pragya will be seen heading a multinational company and will ace the corporate look. Talking about it, she said, "Having explored the simple, unassuming, caring aspects of Pragya's persona for seven years, I now move into showcasing a more stylish, confident, self-assured dimension and that's truly exciting for me as an artiste.'

Devoleena Bhattacharjee is still remembered as the demure Gopi bahu from Saath Nibhaana Saathiya. The plot of the story focused on Gopi bahu, who hailed from a small village and had a typical bahu look. As the story progressed, viewers saw Devoleena's character getting smarter and getting a modern look in the show.

Years after Mona Singh played the geeky character of Jassi in Jassi Jassi Koi Nahin, her nerdy look comprising thick spectacles and an oily fringe is still remembered. She was seen as a geeky character in the show, who later goes through an amazing transformation. After her character died, her re-entry in the show as a diva was much spoken about. So what kept this show connected to audiences, Mona said, “It was the simplicity of the show, and that it stayed true to the characters. It hits you somewhere, you could relate to the character so much. Every show out there just wanted to look pretty and sexy. Every Indian girl could relate to Jassi, how she was rejected all the time, and the story was about believing in yourself.”

Mahie Vij's character went through a transformation on the show Lagi Tujhse Lagan. While she initially had dark skin tone and bushy eyebrows, later, the storyline demanded her to shed her simple look for a more glamourous one. So what appealed Mahie to play Nakusha in the show, in one of her interviews , she said, "I am like Nakusha. I have the same amount of patience like her, and am a family person like her. So it was not been difficult for me to do the role. But I must confess my admiration for the character Nakusha, she can wear a smile even when she is ridiculed by the people, thanks to her physical appearance."

Not only has Avika Gorgone through a transformation in real life, but on her shows, too! In Sasural Simar Ka, she played Rolli, who was young and single. As the story progressed, her character changed from a young girl to a married woman. And so did her look in the show. On playing matured roles, Avika had said, "The things that you like are not difficult for you. I love acting and I don't mind playing mature roles. I want to follow the footsteps of actors like Amitabh Bachchan and Vidya Balan."

Drashti Dhami's character in Madhubala was much appreciated by viewers. Her character had a geeky look initially, which later went through an impressive change. She had a glamourous makeover and went through a beautiful transformation. When asked in an interview about what her fondest memory of Madhubala is, she said, "There are so many great memories from that show, but one scene in particular that is a favourite is the first time RK leaves me. I was in shock. I suddenly came to my senses and started crying. That was the best scene by far I did in that series."

Sakshi Tanwar played Parvati Kahani Ghar Ghar Ki and at some point in the show, her character was shown to die. Post a leap, Parvati returned in a new avatar, and the sanskari bahu gave way to an independent woman.

Divyanka has not gone through one but two transformations. In her recent show Yeh Hain Mohabbatein, her character Ishita later appeared as Shannoo in a different look.Years ago when Divyanka was doing Banoo Main Teri Dulhan, she went through a transformation there too. She was initially seen in a very traditional look and later switched to a cool modern avatar.