Yogita Bihani’s journey from a traditional upbringing to Bollywood stardom is nothing short of inspiring. Raised to be a ‘good bahu’ and groomed for marriage, she broke free from family expectations to pursue her passion for acting. Today, the star of Kerala’s history is not only making waves on screen but also in her personal life, as she prepares for her next big chapter with Rchana Puran Singh and Sethi’s son, Aaryamann Sethi.
Opening up about his education
In a TEDX talk four years ago, Yogita opened up about her life story, revealing her family background and how she was raised with the ultimate goal of marrying into a privileged family.
Growing up in a traditional family
The actress comes from a traditional Rajasthani family with six siblings, as her parents desired a son. Growing up, she noticed that her brother received more privileges, while she and her sisters were treated as the family’s honor. They weren’t allowed to wear tank tops, capris, or sleeveless shorts, and her family’s main focus was marrying her off to a wealthy man. While her sisters married young, at 19 and 21, Yogita wanted a different path. She didn’t want to marry young or be a mother of two for 25 years. Instead, she trained herself to prepare for marriage through sewing, cooking, and beauty courses.
Breaking on television
Yogita revealed that she worked hard because she was determined to live life on her own terms. That’s when she was offered a spot on a TV show. However, her family’s concerns arose once again—they worried about what she would wear on national television and how her relatives might react. While her family initially resisted, she managed to convince them to let her appear on the show. It became a turning point, catching her attention from brands for advertisements and, eventually, film offers. However, this was only the beginning of her challenges.
Facing new obstacles
By then, her family had begun to accept her career choices. But during her brother’s wedding, the bride’s family objected to an advertisement she had made in which she wore a swimsuit. This caused her family to reconsider their support, worried that similar issues might arise at her own wedding. Despite the setbacks, Yogita once again convinced her family to support her. She eventually moved to Mumbai, where she appeared in films such as Kerala Story.
