There are a number of on-screen couples in Bollywood that has amazed us. But then there are couples who were love interests to each other in real life as well. These couples used to share great chemistry on the sets and continued the same even when the cameras stopped. The camaraderie went beyond the scripts and moved on to the real life.
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But unfortunately, the recognizable pairs who have played iconic on-screen couples parted ways. Things did not go the right way and they dealt with heartbreaks. Let’s have a look at those tinsel town duos.
#1. Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai
It goes without saying that Salman and Ash together have put the screens on fire with their sizzling chemistry. It was a match made in heaven in real life too. They used to look quite inseparable in movies like Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam. After the movie, the media was abuzz with their love tales and they were known as one of the most loved-couples of B-town. But later their relationship became a messy affair and it was all about abuse, embarrassment and harassment. The fairy tale could not last a lifetime. That Salman has beaten and abused Aishwarya became the subject of discussion and the fodder of newspapers. The relationship was left with nothing but the burning controversies regarding Salman’s violent behaviour. Aishwarya Rai decided to end things before it gets uglier.
#2. Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif
One of the most popular celeb pairs whose love story transcended from reel to real life was Salman and Katrina. From Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya to Tiger Zinda Hai, the couple has created magic on-screen with their good looks and talent. The movie couple fell in love and started dating off-screen. But soon there were reports about the couple calling it quits. There were news about the duo picking up quarrels for various reasons. It was difficult for the fans to come to the terms that the couple was no longer together. Later it was also speculated that things started dwindling due to Katrina’s closeness to co-star Ranbir Kapoor while working together in Ajab Prem Ki Gajab Kahani. The couple is still together professionally but onthe personal front they have parted ways. However, their on-screen romance still continues as we could see in Tiger Zinda Hai.
#3. Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif
It was during the making of Ajab Prem Ki Gajab Kahani that Ranbir and Katrina developed the passion for one another. They continued dating even after the production and shoot wrapped. After she broke up with Salman Khan, Katrina started going around with Kapoor lad who at that point of time was heard of dating Deepika Padukone. There were rumours that he ditched Deepika for Katrina and became quite open about his relationship with Kat. However, there was a twist in the tale and their break-up rumours started circulating when actress Nargis Fakhri came in Ranbir’s life. Things started turning ugly as Katrina could not stand the betrayal.
#4. Ranveer Singh and Anushka Sharma
There was much noise about the couple going around after working together in Band Baja Baraat. Very soon, Anushka and Ranveer became one of the most favourite Bollywood on-screen as well as off-screen jodis. The young lovebirds hit it off quite well on screen and had great romantic vibes in real life too. From being friends to lovers they had a lovely journey of three years. The enormous love and affection diminished after some time and the couple later took on different paths. However, their impressive saga continued onscreen for their fans.
#5. Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor
Having co-starred in Fida and Jab We Met, the couple turned classic as actors as well as lovers. They took their on-the-sets stories to real life and started dating. Later, the couple starred together as lovers in a number of films. There was a time when they just couldn’t live without each other and held the utmost respect for one another. But the real-world relationship could not survive for long due to Kareena’s growing affection and passion to her Tashan co-star Saif Ali Khan. Simultaneously Shahid was also linked to Vidya Balan, who had then shared screen space with him in Kismat Konnection. Kareena and Shahid finally uncoupled and went on to marry Saif Ali Khan and Mira Rajput, respectively.
#6. John Abraham and Bipasha Basu
This was one celebrity break-up that left us shocked and disheartened. After staying together for around nine years and in being in a live-in relationship, they were almost on the verge of tying the knots. But after the blissful togetherness, the evil struck and eventually they grew apart and split. It is said the couple started facing personal issues which led to differences of opinion and rough patches. There were reports that the couple was insecure about their relationship and also John called it quits following Bipasha’s downfall in the movie career. Both the actors today are now staying happily with their respective spouses. Well, regardless of whatever the truth was, we wish this split had never happened.
#7. Vivek Oberoi and Aishwarya Rai
At one point of time, Aishwarya Rai and Vivek Oberoi made for one of the smartest jodis in B-town. The two fell in love during the making of Kyun! Ho Gya Na… where Aishwarya was a co-star to Vivek Oberoi. But later the two had an ugly break-up as it was reported that Salman Khan went on to say nasty things about the couple. As per news, Salman even threatened the stars with phone calls. Very soon, the news of Ash and Vivek’s break-up made way to the newspaper headlines. There were news about Aishwarya dumping Vivek as his career was not as great as hers. A few headlines said that Aishwarya ditched him for Abhishek Bachchan. Considering his image and career, Vivek Oberoi sided himself of controversies and bad words.
#8. Akshay Kumar and Shilpa Shetty
The past of Khiladi Kumar is full of ladies. And Shilpa Shetty is one amongst his long list. Shilpa and Akshay’s jodi was one of the hot and sizzling gossips of tinsel town. Their love, passion and romance were at the peak during the making of Chura Ke Dil Mera from the movie Main Khiladi Tu Anari. Soon, the world of love collapsed and there were betrayal and heartaches. It is said that Shilpa found out that Akshay was cheating on her and was two-timing her for Twinkle Khanna. Shilpa was not someone who would accept all this and soon broke up with him. During one of the interviews, she has said,
“I never imagined that he could two-time me, and that too all along our relationship.” Adding further that she holds no grudges against Twinkle, she said, “No, I'm not at all upset with her. What's her fault if my man was cheating on me? There is no point blaming any other woman, it was entirely his fault.”
#9. Vikram Bhatt and Sushmita Sen
The pair was the talk of the town and their romance even gave relationship goals to many. Smart and sassy Sushmita had also openly admitted that the director Vikram Bhatt was planning divorce when she met and fell for him. But their relationship could not stand the test of time and soon turned ugly due to controversies and allegations. It was also learnt that Vikram Bhatt was guilty of creating the mess in his own life with another woman. Things never became steady and Sushmita and Vikram eventually parted ways.
#10. Raj Kapoor and Nargis
Raj Kapoor and Nargis are one of the most epic couples in Bollywood history who could not marry each other. When they acted on the sets, especially in the song Pyaar Hua Ikraar Hua Hai from Shree 420, their chemistry looked like real. They not only acted out the romance on-screen but off-screen too. Their chemistry was very much visible and is said that their relationship went on for around 7 to 8 years. But unfortunately, Nargis fell in love with a married man and despite knowing the fact she insisted on being with him. She took legal help for the solution but since it was not possible, the couple finally split.
#11. Dilip Kumar and Madhubala
The yesteryear actors played the love interest to each other in a couple of movies including the super-hit Mughal-E-Azam. The friendship started growing on the sets and in real life too it was a fairy tale romance between the two. But the couple’s relationship had a sad ending there could not be any ‘happily ever after’. In his autobiography- The Substance And The Shadow, Dilip Kumar himself reveals that Madhubala’s father looked at their relationship from a business angle and wanted him to have another career. This was quite not digestible to the superstar and he turned away.
#12. Amitabh Bachchan and Rekha
They have not done one but a series of wonderful movies for Bollywood. In movies like Mr Natwarlal, Ganga Ki Saugandh and Silsila, they were a made for each other couple. The bond on the sets for the legendary actors turned into a serious love affair. News of their relationship status started following the couple everywhere. But the mystery surrounded their affair because both of them never accepted their affair in public and still the world was very much sure of their clandestine relationship. As per sources, their journey of love started on the sets of Do Anjaane (1976) when Big B was already a married man. This caused all the more gossip and raised many eyebrows. Unlike in the movies, they never got united and had to quit each other with hard feelings.
#13. Mithun Chakraborty and Sridevi
Mithun Chakraborty and Sridevi came closer and closer to each other during the shoots. In fact, Sridevi is said to be a home-breaker, who was causing trouble in Mithun’s paradise, who was already married to Yogeeta. As per reports, when Sridevi got to know that Mithun was not divorced as he used to claim, she broke-up with him. Later Sridevi went on to marry Boney Kapoor. Mithun and Sridevi’s is one of the most controversial jodis of Bollywood who could not marry.
#14. Shahid Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra
Fans loved the on-screen romance of Shahid and Priyanka Chopra in Kaminey. In fact, that is when their love story started doing the rounds. It was also confirmed that the couple used to spend time together. However, it’s a different thing altogether that they always remain tight-lipped on their status. Eventually, their chemistry died a natural death and they both have parted ways.
#15. Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone
Deepika and Ranbir’s is one of the most popular and mysterious affairs Bollywood has ever witnessed. This madly in love couple reached up to such level of commitment that they were thinking of marriage. After doing movies like Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani and Tamasha, the couple got closer and even involved in some PDAs. But their fantasy was not as strong as it appeared. The couple broke hearts with their break-up stories. In an interview, Ranbir confessed that he cheated on Deepika and stated:
“Yes, I've cheated, out of immaturity, out of inexperience, out of taking advantage of certain temptations, out of callousness. You realize it now when you grow up, and you value it more. Why be in a relationship, why be committed to someone when you cannot be committed.”
#16. Sidharth Malhotra and Alia Bhatt
The actors first met when they started working on Student Of The Year. After the movie ended, it was heard that the couple has started dating and hanging around. But as per the actors, there was hardly anything between them. In an earlier interview, Alia also stated that though Siddharth is a nice person to be with, there was no such possibility of having an affair or so.
#17. Dino Morea and Bipasha Basu
Viewers and fans have always admired the awesome chemistry the couple had shared on the screen. Their working relationship turned into something else and soon the couple started dating. The liveliness and charm of their romance was quite visible to the fans in the movie Raaz. Bips pairing to Dino Moreo was a stunning one and we have loved them a lot. But the relationship could not stand the test of time and they both moved on in life.
#18. Harman Baweja and Priyanka Chopra
Soon after the movie, Love Story 2050, the couple was linked up and became the talk of the town. There were rumours of the romantic involvement too. However, the things did not go down well, and the couple was heard of calling it off.
#19. Abhishek Bachchan and Karisma Kapoor
It was like the greatest mystery and the greatest shock ever in Bollywood history when the couple’s engagement was called off. The whole issue was blown up and the media speculated a lot of reasons behind their break up. It was said that Babita wanted a more stable husband for Karisma and Abhishek at that point of time was not doing great in the career. Since Karisma’s mother, Babita doubted a financial security, the marriage was cancelled. There were also rumours that influential Jaya Bachchan might ask Karisma to discontinue her career. So, it was quite sad for the much-in-love couple who sacrificed their happiness for the sake of the family. Today, the couple have moved on in their lives.
#20. Akshay Kumar and Raveena Tandon
Raveena Tandon and Akshay Kumar could be tagged as one of the most iconic and romantic couples of tinsel world. Their film Mohra (1994) holds a special place in the heart of the audience. And so it is for the couple who had set the stage on fire with their adorable chemistry in Tip Tip Barsa Pani. It was also heard that the couple has secretly got engaged in a temple and Akshay did not make it public for the fear of losing his female-fans and stardom. Soon after, the news started doing round that Akshay was two-timing her. This did not go down well with Raveena and the love slowly vanished away.
#21. Sanjay Khan and Zeenat Aman
Sanjay Khan and Zeenat Aman’s on-screen love won millions of hearts across the nation during the 80s. The man fell in love with the sensational lady on the sets of movie Abdullah in Jaisalmer in 1980. The two have always set the temperatures soaring on the silver screen. They both gave a new meaning to their real-life love and got married secretly in 1978, which lasted for a year. Sanjay, an already married man with three children turned his back to the actress. However, Zeenat was very much inclined and wanted to make a home with him. But later the relationship turned into an ugly scandal and it was known that angry Sanjay has beaten Zeenat Aman brutally a couple of times. Unfortunately, it was an ugly end.
#22. Govinda and Rani Mukherji
Many of the movies that the couple has done together have taught us that love is beyond everything. The couple aced at carrying their romantic scenes for their movie Hadh Kar Di Aapne. Their on-screen romance turned out to be a real one when one of the journalists spotted the actor in Rani’s room. It was also known that he kept on gifting Rani luxurious and high-end gifts including a bungalow. The gossip mongers could not help but talk about the scandalous affair. But Govinda was not in a mood to spoil his happy married life and maintained a distance from the actress.
#23. Shatrughan Sinha and Reena Roy
They are like the magic couple of Bollywood and there is hardly anyone who can recreate what they did on-screen. Kaalicharan was Reena Roy’s first superhit, where she co-starred with Shatrughan Singha. Later the talented actors starred together in the movie, Vishwanath. So, on-screen they hooked the audience with their skills and in real life, they got hooked to each other. But Shatrughan ditched Reena Roy by marrying Poonam who he met on a flight and instantly fell in love with. Reena Roy was not happy being the other woman in his life. She took a step back and married cricketer, Mohsin Khan.
#24. Guru Dutt and Waheeda Rehman
This legendary onscreen couple has won the heart of millions in the 1950s. Guru Dutt and Waheeda Rehman together created hits like CID, Pyaasa, Kaagaz Ke Phool (1959) and were spectacular together. It was at that time that their romance and liking for each other was at the peak. They both had a short-time affair which ended in 1961. Guru Dutt had already tied the knots with Geeta Dutt. His married life too came to an end because of his fling with the actress, Waheeda.
#25. Sunny Deol and Amrita Singh
One of the most dashing couples ever to grace the Bollywood screen. Sunny Deol and Amrita did Betaab in 1983, which became one of the biggest blockbusters of the time. Dapper Sunny and quintessential and bold beauty fell in love with each other. The news of their romance and passion started circulating. But their relationship was not strong enough to last for a lifetime. Amrita Singh sacrificed her career and got married to Saif Ali Khan. Strangely enough, it was also learnt that Sunny Deol was already married to a girl named Pooja in London. So, the reality of course affected Sunny’s girlfriend Amrita and it was the end of the chapter.
Celebrity break-ups always make great headlines. But then there are a few hit pairs whose split leaves us in dire shock. These are a few madly in love onscreen couples who fell in love in real and later separated ways to find happiness without each other. Well, real love is not as easy as it is on the scripts. In reality, love is not an easy affair and doesn’t come with the happy ending tag.
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