In a world where Bollywood connections often surprise us, one such lesser-known bond has recently come to light—between Deepika Padukone and Amrita Rao. Though they’ve walked very different paths in the film industry, the two actresses share more than just talent and grace. A unique family connection, rooted in their shared Konkani heritage, brought them together in 2019 and has since blossomed into a warm friendship that continues to delight fans.For those curious about the origin of this unexpected bond, it dates back to 2019 when Deepika Padukone attended her cousin brother’s lavish Konkani wedding in Mumbai. Interestingly, he tied the knot with Amrita Rao’s cousin sister. This family connection sparked a new and heartwarming relationship between Deepika and Amrita. The two were seen warmly embracing and even posing for a joyful photo with their husbands, Ranveer Singh and RJ Anmol.At an event, Amrita Rao clarified her connection to Deepika Padukone, explaining that they both belong to the Chitrapur Saraswat community—a small Konkani-speaking group from Karnataka, often mistaken for the Konkan region in Maharashtra. She noted that the community has produced several notable names in the film industry, including Shyam Benegal, Guru Dutt, Isha Koppikar, and Deepika herself. Given how closely knit the community is, many members are interrelated. The recent marriage between Deepika’s cousin and Amrita’s cousin became a special occasion that brought their families—and the wider community—closer.While Deepika Padukone is married to actor Ranveer Singh, Amrita Rao found her life partner in popular radio jockey Anmol Sood, widely known as RJ Anmol. Deepika and Ranveer are parents to daughter Dua, Amrita and Anmol are parents to son Veer.While Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh are often hailed as one of Bollywood’s ultimate power couples, Amrita Rao and RJ Anmol are adored for being one of the industry’s cutest pairs. The two couples also shared a heartwarming moment as Deepika and Ranveer joined Amrita and Anmol to celebrate the launch of the latter’s book, Couple Of Things. Coming together more as close friends than relatives, the four posed for an adorable photo that instantly won over fans and lit up social media.
