Mouni Roy to Mohit Raina: TV actors who played mythological characters on screen but are hotties in real life

TV actress Dipikka Chikhalia played the role of Sita in original Ramayan way back in 1987-88. In the show, actress Dipikka was seen in saree and her look was quite simple. But in real life, Dipikka loves to get ready and prefers jeans. In an interview, she said that wearing shorts can hurt the sentiments of her fans. The actress looks completely unrecognizable from her Ramayana days. The actress has aged gracefully. She was last seen in Ayushmann Khurana starrer Bala. (Photo - Instagram)

TV's popular actor Mohit Raina played the role of Lord Shiva in Devon Ke Dev...Mahadev. His performance as Lord Shiva was appreciated by audiences and within no time he gained popularity. The handsome hunk won audiences' hearts with his portrayal of Lord Shiva in the show. Mohit is quite fashionable in real life and has a huge female fan following. (Photo - Instagram)

Mouni Roy, who played the role of Sati in Devon Ke Dev...Mahadev, is unlike her on-screen image in real life. Mouni's performance as Sati was loved by many and so was her on-screen chemistry with actor and rumoured beau Mohit Raina. But in real life, Mouni is a glam doll who loves to flaunt her svelte figure. Mouni looks glamorous in the picture wherein she has donned a floral design blouse ruffle top and paired it with denim. The diva looks drop-dead gorgeous as she flaunts her perfectly toned figure. (Photo - Instagram)

Another handsome hunk - Gurmeet Choudhary, who won millions of hearts with his portrayal of Ram in Ramayan (2008) alongside his real wife Debina Bonnerjee, is quite different in real life from his onscreen avtar. The actor is a fitness freak and loves to experiment with his looks as well. In the show, Gurmeet played the role of Lord Rama but in real life, the actor is quite stylish. Gurmeet is a style icon - right from donning traditional wear to western outfits, Gurmeet nails every outfit with much ease. (Photo - Instagram)

TV actress Sayantani Ghosh played the role of Goddess Poulomi — the goddess of jealousy — in Santoshi Maa. In the show, Sayantani was mostly seen dressed in traditional outfits, but in real life, the actress is completely glam. She loves to wear trendy outfits. Right from wearing crop tops to dresses, the actress sets trends with her sartorial choices. (Photo - Instagram)

TV actor Sourabh Raaj Jain, who was last seen in the dance reality show - Nach Baliye season 9 with his wife Ridhima Jain, is often seen in mythological shows. Sourabh has played the role of Lord Krishna in Devon Ke Dev...Mahadev and Mahabharat show. The actor gained immense popularity for playing the role of Lord Krishna and Lord Vishnu in TV shows. But in real life, Sourabh is seen chilled out in jeans or trendy wear. (Photo - Instagram)

Actress Madirakshi Mundle currently plays the role of Maa Lakshmi in Jag Janani Maa Vaishno Devi - Kahani Mata Rani Ki. In the show, actress Madirakshi can be seen wearing traditional saree paired with heavy jewellery. But in real life, she is a fashionista and can be seen wearing trendy western outfits. Her Instagram account proves that she is a style diva. In real life, Madirakshi loves to go easy on her fashion and likes more casual clothes. She had also played the role of Devi Sita in Siya Ke Ram. (Photo - Instagram)

Actress Pooja Sharma played the role of Maha Kaali in Mahakali — Anth Hi Aarambh Hai. The actress used to wear black clothes along with heavy jewelry. But in real life, Pooja loves experimenting with her looks. Pooja is a charmer and loves to dress up. Pooja sets the temperatures soaring with her style quotient. Right from donning short dresses to jumpsuits, Pooja is at her fashionable best off screen. (Photo - Instagram)

Actress Mallika Singh currently plays the role of Goddess Radha in RadhaKrishn show is a glam doll in real life. The gorgeous actress has to don traditional wear with floral jewellery in reel life. But in real life, Mallika is totally opposite to her reel character. She looks pretty in western outfits and is a poser in real life. (Photo - Instagram)

Actress Sonarika Bhadoria played the role of Parvati in Devon Ke Dev...Mahadev show. In the show, she was seen in sarees and heavy jewellery which was the requirement of the character. But in reality, Sonarika is known for her bold choice of clothes. (Photo - Instagram)

Actress Puja Banerjee, who played the role of Goddess Parvati in Devon Ke Dev - Mahadev, impresses everyone with her fashion sense. Right from wearing a bikini to donning stylish dresses, the actress is a complete stunner. Puja is a fitness freak and loves to flaunt her toned body. (Photo - Instagram)