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Bollywood Sisters: Adopted Babies Reunite in Netherlands
13 Sep
Summary
- Two adopted Indian sisters, raised in the Netherlands, discovered their biological bond.
- They met as teenagers, noting striking similarities in appearance and laughter.
- Years later, the sisters lost contact but felt an enduring connection.
A story reminiscent of a Bollywood film unfolds for two Indian-born women in their 40s. Meena Geltink and Minal Tijssen, adopted as infants from Mumbai, were raised separately in the Netherlands.
Their paths first crossed in their early teens at an event for adopted children. Both were struck by their startling similarities in appearance and mannerisms, with Meena recalling Minal having 'my nose' and 'the same laugh.'
This meeting sparked an instant connection, leading them to exchange contact information and maintain correspondence for years, often calling each other 'Sis.' Their bond, though forged through letters about daily life, persisted.
However, 15 years ago, they lost contact due to Minal's move to France and Meena's focus on her first child. Despite the separation, their shared past and immediate connection highlight a unique reunion story.
