The enthralling world of Bollywood and the adrenaline-fueled cricket arena have always shared a fascinating connection. The special relationship between India’s two industries has been proven time and again. From Sharmila Tagore to Anushka Sharma, Bollywood actresses have been falling in love with the members of the Indian cricket team for a long time now. On this Valentine’s Day, we bring you a list of Bollywood-Cricket couples who have captured billions of hearts, inspiring us to celebrate love against all boundaries.
Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli
This power couple’s love story transcended boundaries. The Bollywood diva and the former Indian captain tied the knot in 2017, in a dreamy Italian wedding. Their social media posts continue to set couple goals, and their adorable daughter adds an extra layer of joy to their fairy tale. Reportedly Anushka is pregnant for the second time and we could be seeing a new addition to the couple’s family.
Athiya Shetty and KL Rahul
The most recent addition to the list, Athiya Shetty, daughter of actor Suniel Shetty; and KL Rahul exchanged vows in 2023, in an intimate ceremony at her family’s farmhouse in Khandala, India. Their Instagram-worthy wedding captured hearts and headlines alike.
Hazel Keech and Yuvraj Singh
Their love story unfolded like a cross-continental love between India and Britain. Yuvraj Singh, the dashing cricketer, and Hazel Keech, the British-Indian actress and model, tied the knot in 2016 in a Hindu ceremony in Goa, followed by a gurudwara wedding in Punjab.
Sagarika Ghatge and Zaheer Khan
Remember Sagarika Ghatge from the movie “Chak De! India”? Well, we do. She found her real-life hero in Zaheer Khan. The couple got married in 2017. Their love story is like what can be described as the magic when reel and real life collide.
Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi and Sharmila Tagore
Rewinding to the golden era, we have one of the most iconic couples; the elegant Sharmila Tagore, and the charismatic Nawab of Pataudi, Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi. Their love story blossomed amidst royal palaces and cricket grounds. The Nawab of Pataudi got married to Bollywood’s Sharmila Tagore in December 1968.
Mohammad Azharuddin and Sangeeta Bijlani
The dashing cricketer Azharuddin and the stunning Sangeeta Bijlani’s love story was the talk of the town. Although the couple got separated in 2010, their marriage was a grand affair, capturing the imagination of fans across India, stating that love has no professional boundaries.
Natasa Stankovic and Hardik Pandya
India’s all-rounder Hardik Pandya got engaged on New Year’s Day of 2020 to Serbian actress Natasa Stankovic and amidst the pandemic in 2020, the couple exchanged vows in a private ceremony, later welcoming their adorable son, Agastya.
These couples remind us that love knows no boundaries—whether it’s the pitch or the silver screen. As we celebrate love this Valentine’s Day, let’s raise a toast to these beautiful unions that captured hearts.
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