Bollywood has been served with fairytale romances. Beyond the on-screen chemistry, few actors turned it into a reality. However, the happy terms lasted for few years, leaving all fans in unprecedence.
1. Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone
- Dating Timeline: 2007-2010
Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone started dating few years after filming Bachna Ae Haseeno. Deepika even got Ranbir’s initials tattooed, ‘RK’, on her neck. The duo received immense love for their chemistry in Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani. Nonetheless, their relationship went through a dry patch, eventually leading to termination.
Previously on Koffee With Karan, Padukone shared, “It was very, very difficult for me because somewhere that relationship became my world.” She added, “That relationship really taught me a lot when it ended. It’s made me a better person today. He says it himself.”
Deepika Padukone is now in marital association with Ranveer Singh, while Ranbir Kapoor married Alia Bhatt.
2. Shahid Kapoor – Kareena Kapoor
- Dating timeline: 2004-2007
The duo’s romance bloomed on and off-screen. They collaborated together in projects like Fida, 36 China Town, Chup Chup Ke, and Jab We Met. However, during the shooting of Jab We Met, their rumors of split started growing.
In an episode of Koffee With Karan, KJo disclosed that when Kareena dated Shahid, she became vegan, adopted a healthy lifestyle and became spiritual.
In conversation with Anil Thakraney in 2007, the Singham Again actor declined the claims that Shahid was ‘lonely and depressed’ after their breakup.
Shahid Kapoor is happily married to Mira Rajput, while Kareena Kapoor tied the knot with Saif Ali Khan.
3. John Abraham – Bipasha Basu
- Dating timeline: 2002-2011
John Abraham and Bipasha Basu started dating while filming Jism which lasted for over 10 years backed with several red-carpet appearances. They even disclosed marriage plans in many interviews.
Even though the reason for their eventual breakup was not disclosed, Bipasha stated in conversation with Times Of India, “Though no break-up is a good break-up, time heals everything, including broken friendships. But cheating, infidelity, and deceit are generally tough to forgive, and in those cases, real friendship is not possible.”
John Abraham tied the knot with investment banker Priya Runchal while Bipasha Basu married Karan Singh Grover.
4. Hrithik Roshan and Sussanne Khan
- Dating timeline: 2000-2014
Bollywood’s Greek God Hrithik Roshan and Sussanne Khan were together for near about 13 years and were blessed with two sons, Hrehaan and Hridaan. However, the breach eventually led to a divorce, the reason for which is unknown.
Hrithik’s father, Rakesh Roshan, dropped a hint that a mere misunderstanding led to their separation. In conversation with Yuvaa, he stated, “They were the ones who fell in love, they were the ones who had a misunderstanding, and they have to solve it. For us, she came to our house, and she is still a member of the house.”
Hrithik Roshan is now dating Saba Azad, while Sussanne Khan has moved on with Arslan Goni.
5. Nargis Fakhri and Uday Chopra
- Dating timeline: 2013 – 2017
Nargis Fakhri and Uday Chopra dated for around five years. They neither confirmed their association nor denied publicly.
Later in conversation with ETimes in 2021, Nargis Fakhri mentioned, “Uday and I dated for 5 years, and he was the most beautiful human I met in India. I never have said this to the press as people told me to keep my relationship quiet, but I regret that because I should have shouted from the mountain tops that I was with such a beautiful soul.”
According to Times of India, Uday Chopra terminated the relationship via a text message, that led to Nargis’s unprecedented departure to New York.