The buzz in tinsel town is palpable as the question on everyone’s lips is, “Could it be?” The sighting of Parineeti Chopra strolling alongside Raghav Chadha, a prominent leader of the Aam Aadmi Party, has set tongues wagging. It’s no secret that the Hindi film industry and politics share a storied past, with numerous luminaries dipping their toes in the political pool.
Rumours of a budding romance between Bollywood star Parineeti Chopra and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) member Raghav Chadha have been swirling around town. The duo was spotted together on several occasions, including lunch and dinner outings, which only added fuel to the fire. Initially, it was unclear whether the two were just friends or something more, but speculations started to soar after Parineeti was spotted at the residence of celebrated wedding designer, Manish Malhotra.
Harrdy Sandhu Reveals That He Personally Congratulated Parineeti
Adding to the excitement, Harrdy Sandu, Parineeti’s co-star in the upcoming film ‘Code Name: Tiranga,’ confirmed the news and shared his elation at the couple’s happiness. In a statement to the Indian media, Sandu exclaimed, “I am so thrilled that it’s finally happening. My best wishes to her!” He also revealed that he had personally congratulated her.
AAP Minister Sanjeev Kumar Confirms with his tweet
To further squash any doubts, Aam Aadmi Party minister Sanjeev Sharma publicly congratulated the couple on March 28, putting all rumours to rest.
Over the years, we have witnessed weddings between the stars from Indian cinema and well-known politicians. These unions have captured the attention of the media and the public alike. In this list, we’ve rounded up some of the most notable actors who have found love in the political arena.
1) Swara Bhasker- Fahad Zirar Ahmad
Actress Swara Bhasker and Samajwadi Party leader Fahad Zirar Ahmad’s love story started on stage during a demonstration against the Citizenship Amendment Act in January 2020. They kept their relationship under wraps for a month before announcing their engagement on social media. Swara, known for her role in ‘Veere Di Wedding,’ shared the happy news on February 16, and tied the knot with Fahad, who is a political activist and the State President of the Samajwadi Yuvjan Sabha.
2) Ayesha Takia- Farhan Azmi
Bollywood’s effervescent star, known for her roles in movies like ‘Dor’, ‘Socha Na Tha’, and ‘Wanted’, tied the knot with her long-time love, Farhan Azmi, at the young age of 23 in 2009. Farhan, the son of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly member Abu Asim Azmi, followed his father’s footsteps into politics and joined the youth wing of the Samajwadi Party. In 2014, he was appointed as the state president of the Yuva Cell, where he worked towards initiatives promoting environmental conservation, women’s safety, and youth empowerment. Though Farhan resigned from his position in 2018, he continues to work actively for the party. Ayesha Takia, who shot to fame with her debut movie ‘Taarzan The Miracle Vehicle’ in 2004, found her happily ever after in Farhan Azmi.
3) Navneet Kaur Rana- Ravi Rana
Navneet Kaur Rana, a former Telugu film actress, took a break from the spotlight to tie the knot with independent MLA Ravi Rana on February 3, 2011. Their grand wedding in Amravati, Maharashtra was attended by several influential political figures. Ravi Rana currently serves as the representative for the Badnera Vidhan Sabha seat in the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra’s 13th Legislative Assembly and his wife made a place for herself in politics with her husband.
4) Radhika Kumaraswamy- H.D.Kumaraswamy
In a stunning inter-industry union, the beauty from Karnataka Radhika Kumaraswamy, also known as Kutty Radhika in Tollywood, tied the knot with former Chief Minister of Karnataka, HD Kumaraswamy in 2006. Their nuptials were the talk of the town and caught the attention of the entire nation. The couple now has a beautiful daughter named Shamika who they adore. Radhika continues to shine in the film industry, while HD Kumaraswamy remains an active politician.
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