Love transcends boundaries, ignoring age, caste, religion, or gender. While same-faith weddings are common globally, several Bollywood celebrities have embraced love beyond religious lines. As Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal celebrate their civil union, let’s explore other Bollywood stars who chose interfaith marriages. From Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan to Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan, and Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D’Souza, the list is inspiring and extensive.
7 Bollywood Couples who had interfaith marriages
1. Shah Rukh Khan & Gauri Khan: The Bollywood Power Couple
King Khan met his queen, Gauri, in Delhi back in 1984. Fast forward to October 25, 1991, they tied the knot with both a traditional Nikah and a Hindu wedding ceremony. Since then, they’ve been blessed with three kids: Aryan (1997), Suhana (2000), and AbRam (2013). Their love story is the stuff of Bollywood legends.
2. Saif Ali Khan & Kareena Kapoor Khan: Royal Romance
Saif’s love life has been all about interfaith connections. His first marriage to Amrita Singh was in 1991, and then he found his happily ever after with Kareena Kapoor on October 16, 2012. The Bandra wedding was a private affair, but their love story is public and grand. Saif has four kids: Sara (1995) and Ibrahim (2001) with Amrita, and Taimur (2016) and Jehangir (2021) with Kareena.
3. Riteish Deshmukh & Genelia D’Souza: The Adorable Duo
Riteish and Genelia, the cutest couple in B-town, started their love story on the sets of “Tujhe Meri Kasam” in 2003. They married in February 2012, celebrating both Hindu and Christian traditions. Their wedding was a two-day festivity, with a Marathi wedding on February 3 and a church ceremony on February 4. They have two sons, Riaan (2014) and Rahyl (2016).
4. Sanjay Dutt & Maanayata Dutt: The Resilient Pair
Sanjay Dutt’s third marriage with Maanayata (born Dilnawaz Sheikh) is a testament to enduring love. They tied the knot with a Hindu ceremony on February 7, 2008, despite some controversies. On October 21, 2010, they welcomed twins, Shahraan and Iqra.
5. Swara Bhasker & Fahad Ahmad: Modern Love
Swara Bhasker and politician Fahad Ahmad made headlines with their 2023 wedding. They had a court marriage on January 6 under the Special Marriage Act. In September 2023, they welcomed their first child, daughter Raabiyaa, marking the start of their new adventure together.
6. Kunal Kemmu & Soha Ali Khan: The Paris Proposal
Following her brother’s footsteps, Soha Ali Khan married actor-director Kunal Kemmu. They got engaged in Paris in July 2014 and married on January 25, 2015. The couple, together since 2009, welcomed their daughter Inaaya Naumi Kemmu Khan on September 29, 2017.
7. Sonakshi Sinha & Zaheer Iqbal: The Latest Lovebirds
Sonakshi and Zaheer, who starred together in “Double XL,” kept their relationship under wraps but were always spotted together. They often shared adorable pics on social media. The couple made it official with a civil ceremony on June 24, followed by a star-studded reception at Mumbai’s swanky eatery, Bastian At The Top.
These Bollywood couples prove that love transcends all barriers. Here’s to celebrating their beautiful interfaith journeys
Also Read: WATCH: 5 Cute Moments From Sonakshi Sinha And Zaheer Iqbal’s Wedding Extravaganza
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