Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah's old Sonu aka Nidhi Bhanushali experiments with nose piercing, braided hair and bikinis; see photos of her transformation

Nidhi Bhanushali, who rose to fame as the bubbly Sonu in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, has undergone a drastic change in terms of her look. Of late, the actress seems to be experimenting with nose piercing, braided hair and sporting stylish bikinis in Goa. Take a look at her boho chic transformation. (Photo: Instagram)

Nidhi, who dressed up as the girl-next-door in Taarak, can be seen in a blue bikini in the picture. The actress seems to be having a whale of a time in the water. (Photo: Instagram)

Nidhi got nose piercing done in March this year. Not only is she sporting a boho hairstyle, but the little fashion accessory has only accentuated the freestyle feel. (Photo: Instagram)

The actress, who was a part of Taarak for over six years, doesn't shy away from experimenting with her hairstyle. Here, she can be seen sporting several braids in different colours. (Photo: Instagram)

Most of the photos on Nidhi's social media suggest she loves the water, and is happiest taking a dip in the sea. In one of her recent photos she had written, "Getting some Vitamin Sea and some vitamin D to stay the hell away from Covid-19." (Photo: Instagram)

This one is a throwback photo from Nidhi's earlier trips. She looks pretty in an off-shoulder number and all smiles for the camera. (Photo: Instagram)

Well, Nidhi might look all easy with her outfits, but she certainly knows how to glam up as well and sport pencil dresses. This photo serves as proof. (Photo: Instagram)

Well, Nidhi's transformation from Taarak days is pretty evident here. With hair bangs and the addition of a nose ring, it is hard to recognise Nidhi as the young Sonu that viewers saw on Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. (Photo: Instagram)

Nidhi, who left Taarak to concentrate on her studies, looks stylish in a one-shoulder top with shorts. The picture interestingly reads, "I want to love you madly." (Photo: Instagram)

Nidhi looks pretty trendy in this easy black and white co-ord set. Currently, her role in the show is being essayed by the talented Palak Sindhwani. (Photo: Instagram)