From co-actors to life-partners: Bollywood couple who fell for each other on sets

Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt

Although Alia had publicly acknowledged her long-standing crush on Ranbir in a 2013 episode of Koffee with Karan, her closest encounter with Ranbir occurred on the set of Ayan Mukerji’s fantasy drama Brahmastra. They kept their courtship quiet until they were married in April 2022, despite the rumors about it beginning in 2017. In November 2022, they welcomed Raha into their family.

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh

The couple’s lucky break came on the set of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s 2013 film Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela. Despite having initially met on the sets of Bombay Talkies, they grew close while working on Ramleela. After keeping their romance a secret, Ranveer and Deepika wed in Lake Como in 2018 and are currently expecting their first child.

Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani

Sidharth and Kiara are believed to have been dating shortly after they began working on Shershaah. Season 7 of Koffee with Karan had an episode when Kiara hinted to her relationship with Sidharth, stating that they were “more than close friends.” In February 2023, they tied the knot.

Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan

While working on the Tashan set, Saif and Kareena managed to win each other over to their hearts despite sharing screen time in Omkara (2006) and LOC: Kargil (2003). Kareena was at that point attempting to put her five-year relationship with Shahid Kapoor behind her. In 2008, they announced their romance to the world. October 2012 saw their marriage. Together, Taimur and Jeh are their two boys.

Ali Fazal and Richa Chadha

The comic hit Fukrey from 2012 brought them together for the first time, and the rest is history.Richa and Ali were close friends even before they started dating. They started dating in 2015, and they formally announced their union in 2017 when they went to the Venice Film Festival to see the world premiere of Victoria & Abdul. They are currently expecting their first child, having tied the knot in 2020.

Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D’souza

Their tale of love is the most unique. Sparks ignited and a lifetime friendship was formed on the set of their debut movie, Tujhe Meri Kasam. During the shooting, they grew close friends and soon started dating. They were married in 2012 after dating for a number of years. They are blessed two boys.

Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna

The actors initially got together for a magazine picture shoot, but love was made on the sets of the 1999 film International Khiladi. It was their first time acting together on a large screen. In 2001, they were married in a small ceremony at the home of Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla, a design couple. They have a daughter named Nitara and a son named Aarav.

Soha Ali Khan and Kunal Kemmu

They have collaborated on movies including Go Goa Gone, 99, and Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge. It’s thought that during filming Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge, Soha and Kunal fell in love. The couple eventually got married in 2015 after getting engaged in Paris in 2014. They are blessed with a daughter.