Who doesn’t cherish a good love story where love has no boundaries? From Gadar Ek Prem Katha to Veer Zaara, we cried with the stars and felt delighted when they got their happy ending. But what we love the most is when our favourite celebrities find their one true love off-screen as well.
Bollywood Couples who prove love conquers all
We as humans have one basic requirement, we all want to be loved, and no matter what colour, cast or status that love comes in we accept it with open arms. So here is a quick run-down of celebs who found love beyond social and cultural barriers.
#1. Nargis and Sunil Dutt
Nargis married her Mother India co-star, Sunil Dutt. Nagris was coming out of an extremely painful relationship with Raj Kapoor, who refused to leave his wife even after being with Nargis for nine years. One day, while filming, a fire broke out on the set. Dutt saved Nargis, who got seriously injured. It was while taking care of Dutt that she shared her past with him, bringing them close to one another. Their closeness soon turned into love, leading to their marriage in 1958.
#2. Mumtaz and Mayur Madhvani
The yesteryear star married the Ugandan businessman in 1974, leaving behind her acting days. The couple is still happily married. In an interview, Mumtaz talked about how her husband had an affair back in the day, and she got into one just to get back at him, but even through that, the couple has only grown stronger.
#3. Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas
Who knew a small interaction on Twitter (now X) could give us our favourite international couple? The couple officially started dating in early 2018 and were engaged by July 2018. They tied the holy knot in not one but two extravagant ceremonies in December 2018. The couple has been happily married ever since and welcomed a cute little daughter, Malti Marie, together.
#4. Mana Kadri and Suniel Shetty
The Bollywood hunk fell in love with his now-wife the first time he met her. While those feelings were reciprocated by his lady love, also known as the Ambani of Bollywood, Mana Kadri; their parents opposed their union. According to Shetty, his now-wife’s parents thought of him as a Gunda because of his long hair, macho style and image as a player, but they soon came to like Suniel.
However, Suniel Shetty’s parents needed a lot of convincing. Between their busy schedules and convincing their parents, the couple was together for nine years, during which they met at odd hours before finally tying the knot in 1991.
#5. Dilnawaz Sheikh and Sanjay Dutt
Dilnawaz Sheikh now known as, Maanayata Dutt, met the actor when he was with Nadia Durrani. It is speculated that while Durrani’s only interest in being with Sanjay was materialistic, Maanayata cared more about the actor. She would bring his favourite food on set, be cordial with his friends and even take an interest in Sanjay’s personal and private matters. Her kind behaviour and patience with Dutt were what melted his heart. The duo got married in Goa in 2008. They have since been each other’s rock and withstand a lot together.
#6. Genelia D’Souza and Ritesh Deshmukh
The couple met for the first time in 2003 on the set of the film, Tujhe Meri Kasam. What started as a friendship soon turned into a blossoming love story. The actors kept their relationship under the radar and only went public when they tied the knot in 2012. The couple that is known as the B-Town cutie and idol for all relationships now had their challenges to go through.
In an interview with Outlook, the couple shared how they had decided to focus on their careers before getting married. During that time, there were no video calls, texts, or calls that were too expensive during outdoor shoots. So when Ritesh was abroad, the couple would write each other letters and exchange them the next time they met. Now that is ADORABLE!
#7. Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan
Who hasn’t heard about Bollywood royalty, Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor’s love story? The couple fell in love during the shoot of YRF’s Tashan. The two faced many challenges, from interfaith to the age gap. The pictures of ‘Baby Bebo’ attending Saif’s wedding with Amrita made headlines, but the couple stood strong through it all, tying the knot in 2012.
#8. Gauri Chibber and Shah Rukh Khan
How can we forget the Baadshah of Bollywood and the King of Romance, Shah Rukh Khan was not any less when it came to his real-life love story. The actor met Gauri when he was 18 and the latter was only 14. At first, Gauri rejected Khan when he asked her out on a date but soon their love blossomed, but this love did not come without any complications.
Srk was a possessive boyfriend, which initially caused Gauri to end their relationship. Nevertheless, they found their way back to each other and decided to get married. Convincing Gauri’s parents was no easy task for Shahrukh, but he didn’t give up and eventually gained their blessings, tying the knot in 1991.
#9. Shibani Dandekar and Farhan Akhtar
The Indian-American singer, songwriter, host, and model tied the knot with the multi-talented star, Farhan Akhtar in 2022. According to sources, the two met on the sets of I Can Do That in 2015, where Farhan was the host and Shibani was a participant. The two felt a spark and started seeing each other, but they only officially started dating in 2018.
When it comes to love, there are no boundaries except for making each other happy, and these couples have for sure figured out a way to ace being the other’s light. Bolo Haan ki Haan? And share your thoughts with us.
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