Blending Cricket And Other Sports And Bollywood Glamour

 

Several Bollywood actresses have blended their lives with the world of cricket and ports. Prominent actresses have found their soulmates and life partners in Cricketers. People consider these couples a match made in heaven due to their enduring relationships.

Let’s take a detailed look at some of the most famous pairs and their love stories. Some of them are more of a fairytale wedding.

Sharmila Tagore and Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi

Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi and Sharmila Tagore‘s love story is indeed epic and enduring. Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi and Sharmila Tagore’s iconic interfaith wedding took place on December 27, 1968, setting a trend for Bollywood-cricket unions. Their royal wedding was the talk of the town, and they’ve remained a beloved couple

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma

Anushka Sharma and Sharma and Virat Kohli married in a private ceremony in Italy on December 11, 2017, after meeting on a commercial shoot.

Their wedding was more like a fairy tale wedding that left the fans captivated across the globe among the fans of Bollywood and Cricket! Their relationship has blossomed over the years, and they continue to be India’s most adored celebrity couple.

Harbhajan Singh and Geeta Basra

Harbhajan Singh spotted Geeta Basra in a music video in London, and it was love at first sight! Their whirlwind romance began, eventually leading to marriage! Their courtship started after India’s 2007 T20 World Cup win and lasted several years, facing many challenges along the way. Mansoor didn’t fully convert. Sharmila Tagore married Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi in an Anand Karaj ceremony.

Yuvraj Singh and Hazel Keech

Yuvraj Singh and Hazel Keech’s love story began at a friend’s party, with Yuvraj taking three years to win her heart. They got engaged and married in 2016, blending their love with a beautiful wedding celebration. 

Zaheer Khan and Sagarika Ghatge

The former Indian cricketer and Sagarika Ghatge, known for her role in the film ‘Chak De! To clarify, you’re talking about Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh’s relationship, which began with friendship and blossomed into romance, leading to their 2018 wedding. Both coming from different religious backgrounds, they had a grand interfaith marriage soon after in a civil ceremony.

Mohammad Azharuddin and Sangeeta Bijlani

Former Indian cricket captain Mohammad Azharuddin and actress Sangeeta Bijlani had a high-profile relationship, which led to Azharuddin divorcing his first wife to marry her, making headlines in the 90sThey married in 1996 and divorced after 14 years in the year 2010. Their marriage was a hot topic of public interest. Unfortunately, the couple parted ways and maintain a respectful relationship.

Athiya Shetty and KL Rahul’s romance began through a mutual friend, culminating in their 2021 wedding. A Thailand vacation together earlier had already sparked media rumors about their relationship.

Lara Dutta and Mahesh Bhupathi

Lara Dutta dated Derek Jeter and Kelly Dorji, and briefly dated Dino Morea. In 2010, she got engaged to Mahesh Bhupathi, and they married in 2011 in a civil ceremony in Mumbai followed by a Christian ceremony in Goa. Today, they lead a happy family life, balancing their careers

Reena Roy and Mohsin Khan

The famous actress Reena Roy, following a highly publicised love affair with the actor Shatrughan Sinha, had in 1983 decided to quit the film industry and announced a sabbatical. She married the Pakistani cricketer, Mohin Khan. Their marriage gained wide publicity as she shifted to Pakistan. Between 1990 to 1992, the couple divorced. As Reena Roy expressed, she found it difficult to adjust to Mohsin Khan’s flamboyant lifestyle.

Esha Deol and Bharat Takhtani

Esha Deol and Bharat Takhtani tied the knot in a traditional Hindu ceremony in 2012, making headlines with their Bollywood-meets-sports union. After 11 years, they announced their separation in 2023, but remain joint parents to their two children.