Bollywood Actors Who Married Their Co-Stars: Reel Love to Real Marriage

Bollywood is a world of superstars who have captivated audiences for decades. From the golden era to today, the admiration for these actors remains strong. This time, we focus not on their films but on the top Bollywood actors who married their co-stars. ​

These actors appeared alongside many others but formed a popular on-screen pair and consistently won audiences' approval in every project. The onscreen did not remain confined to cinematic screens but became a real affair offscreen. There are actors who have married their co-stars after falling in love. Some were separated for various reasons, while others maintained lasting relationships.

Bollywood Actors Who Married Co-Stars: The List

Now, let's explore the stories of well-known Bollywood celebrities who fell in love with their co-stars and later got married while working together.

Sunil Dutt - Nargis

Starting with a list of Bollywood actors who married their co-stars, Sunil Dutt and Nargis.

Their love story began with the tragic fire incident on the set of Mother India (1957). Sunil Dutt, who was a newcomer by then, saved Nargis's life.

That heroic act made a great impression on the actress and sparked a great bond between them.

Even though Nargis was already an established star, her stardom never overshadowed her likability compared to Sunil Dutt, who was a rising star then.

Their relationship faced objections due to religious differences. Despite all hurdles, they finally married in 1958 and became parents of three, with the eldest, Sanjay Dutt.

Dilip Kumar - Saira Banu

Next on the list is Dilip Kumar and Saira Banu. Well, Dilip’s first love was actress Madhubala, who starred opposite him in a historical masterpiece Mughal-e-Azam (1960).

Besides this mega blockbuster, both Dilip and Madhubala were paired in other films like Tarana (1951), Sangdil (1952) , and Amar (1954).

However, despite being a hit jodi onscreen, the relationship between Dilip Kumar and Madhubala failed to succeed. She later married actor-singer Kishore Kumar.

After Madhubala, actress Saira Banu who was much younger to Dilip Kumar married him in 1966 after her last film Faisla (1988).

She had worked with him in films Gopi (1970), Sagina (1974), Bairaag (1976), and Duniya (1984).

Dharmendra - Hema Malini

When talking about famous Bollywood actors who married co-stars, the list would seem incomplete without mention of Heman of Bollywood, Dharmendra, and Dreamgirl Hema Malini.

​Dharmendra, who was already married with kids from his first wife, fell in love with Hema Malini, one of the most beautiful actresses of the golden cinema.

​Both starred in a number of films, including

• Sholay (1975)
• Seeta Aur Geeta (1972)
• Raja Jaani (1972)
• Dreamgirl (1977)
• Sharafat (1970)
• Tum Haseen Mai Jawaan (1970)
• Razia Sultan (1983)
• Charas (1976)
• Pratigya (1975), and more.

With Hema Malini, Dharmendra had two daughters, Esha Deol and Ahana Deol.

Amitabh Bachchan - Jaya Bhaduri

Moving on to another top onscreen pair, Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bahaduri. However, Big B, Amitabh's popular nickname, also had an affair with his co-actor Rekha. ​

People liked their pair onscreen, but unfortunately, it never ended in marriage, as her Silsila co-star Jaya Bachchan was destined to become his wife.

​Both Amitabh and Jaya had starred opposite each other in films like

• Abhimaan (1973)
• Zanjeer (1973)
• Sholay (1975)
• Chupke Chupke (1975)
• Mili (1975)
• Ek Nazar (1972)
• Bansi Birju (1972)
• Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham (2001)

In 1973, they got married and ​became parents of two children, Shweta Nanda and actor Abhishek Bachchan.

Rishi Kapoor - Neetu Singh

Adding one more hit pair of Indian cinema is none other than Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Singh.

​The charming pair met for the first time on the sets of the film Zehreela Insaan (1977).

Even though it wasn't love at first sight, they got to know each other slowly and later developed feelings for each other.

​Kapoor, who was a well-established actor by then, was much younger than Neetu, aged only 14. She was in the beginning phase of her career.

​Because of her tender age, Rishi faced objections from her mother. But as it says, when someone is destined to be made for you, love wins eventually.

​And it did happen in the case of Rishi Kapoor, who finally married Neetu Singh in 1980 and became the parents of Riddhima Kapoor Sahni and actor Ranbir Kapoor.

​Some of the films in which they appeared are

• Khel Khel Mein (1975)
• Rafoo Chakkar (1975)
• Kabhi Kabhi (1976)
• Amar Akbar Anthony (1977)
• Zehreela Insaan (1974)
• Doosra Aadmi (1977)
• Jhootha Kahi Kaa (1979)
• Do Dooni Chaar (2010)
• Besharam (2013)

​Ajay Devgn - Kajol

Now switching on to the 90s era, the list of Bollywood actors who married co-stars includes Ajay Devgn and Kajol.

​Though Kajol was a hit pair with Shah Rukh Khan, starring in many films like Karan Arjun, Baazigar, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, she fell in love with actor Ajay Devgan.

​They married on 24th February 1999 and became parents of two children, Nysa and Yug. Some of the films she has starred in with Ajay are

• Hulchul, 1995
• Gundaraaj, 1995
• Ishq, 1997
• Pyaar Toh Hona Hi Tha, 1998
• Raju Chacha, 2000
• U Me Aur Hum, 2008
• Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior, 2020

Akshay Kumar - Twinkle Khanna

Moving on to the next onscreen-to-offscreen couple, Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna.

​Before marrying Twinkle, Akshay had previous relationships with his co-stars Raveena Tandon and Shilpa Shetty. These two actresses were even a hit pair with him in the 90s decade.

​But after breaking up with them, he finally tied the knot with Twinkle Khanna on 17th January 2001. Both became parents to two children, son Aarav and daughter Nitara.

​The list of films starring both of them is too short to mention, as they appeared in only two: International Khiladi (1999) and Zulmi (1999).

Saif Ali Khan - Kareena Kapoor

Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan, known as Saifeena, met while filming Tashan in 2007 and quickly fell in love.

​At that point, Kareena was ending her relationship with Shahid Kapoor. Saif and Kareena dated for about five years before marrying in a simple registered ceremony in October 2012.

​Today, their son Taimur Ali Khan is even more famous than his parents. The other films starring Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor include

• LOC: Kargil, 2003
• Omkara, 2006
• Kurbaan, 2009
• Agent Vinod, 2012

Abhishek Bachchan - Aishwarya Rai

Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai first met while working on the films Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke and Kuch Naa Kaho, and quickly became friends. At the time, both were seeing other people.

In 2006, after their previous relationships ended, they acted together in Umrao Jaan, Guru, and Dhoom 2.

Spending more time together brought them closer, and their friendship grew into love. They got married in 2007 and now have a daughter named Aaradhya.

Ranbir Kapoor - Alia Bhatt

Joining the list of Bollywood actors who married co-Stars are Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt.

They began dating while working together on Ayan Mukerji’s film 'Brahmāstra,' which came out in 2022.

Although rumors about them had been circulating since 2017, they chose not to comment.

They had a small wedding in April 2022 that quickly became popular online, and in November, they welcomed their daughter, Raha Kapoor.

Ranveer Singh - Deepika Padukone

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh first met while working on 'Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela.' Their connection was obvious right away, and they soon became close.

As time passed, Ranveer’s feelings for Deepika grew stronger, and fans enjoyed watching their relationship blossom.

In November 2018, they got married in a ceremony that many called a modern fairytale.

Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone have also starred together in Bajirao Mastani (2015), Padmavat (2018), and 83 (2021).

Siddharth Malhotra - Kiara Advani

Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani met while working on Shershaah in 2021. For some time, there were rumours about their relationship, but both kept things private.

Kiara later revealed on season 7 of Koffee with Karan that they were 'more than close friends'. They got married in February 2023.

Ritesh Deshmukh - Genelia D Souza

Adding more names to the Bollywood actors who married co-stars include Ritesh Deshmukh and Genelia D Souza.

They met for the first time at Hyderabad airport in 2003, just before the test shoot for Tujhe Meri Kasam (2003).

As they worked together on their debut film, their friendship grew stronger and eventually turned into love.

After dating for almost ten years, they got married in a grand ceremony in February 2012.

Today, they are happily married and have two sons, Riaan and Rahyl. Both Ritesh and Genelia had recently appeared in Raja Shivaji (2026), which is based on Maratha legend Chattrapati Shivaji.

Kunal Kemmu - Soha Ali Khan

Kunal and Soha first met in 2009 while working together on the movies Dhoondhte Reh Jaoge (2009) and 99 (2009).

As they spent more time on set, they became close and eventually started dating.

Today, they are happily living with their two-year-old daughter, Inaaya Naumi Khemu.

Kunal Khemu had early experience in front of the camera, acting in child roles in films like Raja Hindustani, Zakhm, Bhai, Hum Hai Raahi Pyaar Ke, and Dushman.

Karan Singh Grover and Bipasha Basu

Last on the list is Karan Singh Grover and Bipasha Basu. They are known as one of Bollywood’s most energetic and fit couples.

Fans often say they are ‘made for each other’ and see them as relationship goals.

Nicknamed the ‘monkey couple,’ they met while filming Alone (2015). They got married on April 30, 2016, and celebrated their wedding in style.