Bollywood couples

Malaika Arora is one of the hottest celebrities today - a model, MTV veejay and an actress. She shot into fame with her dance number 'Chaiyya Chaiyya' atop a moving train in the film 'Dil Se'.

Arbaaz Khan, better known as Salman Khan's brother, is a model turned actor. He's had a handful of movies to his credit, and has now moved on to film production.

The duo met during the steamy MR coffee ad, which was an 'instant' success; it was love at first sight for both. Since then the couple was highly talked about.The love story culminated in marriage in December '98, followed by a honeymoon in Disneyworld, where Malaika always dreamt about going.

They stay in a plush flat in Bandra which was a wedding present from Arbaaz's actor brother Salman Khan.

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More than three-fourths of actor Shahrukh Khan's fans love him because family means more than anything else to him.

Shahrukh was 19 when he first met 14-year-old Gauri Chibber at a party. They started out as friends - playing badminton, swimming and eating out together. Gradually friendship developed into love, and soon Shahrukh was compiling history notes for Gauri despite being a student of economics.

The two married on October 25, 1991. However, the road to marital bliss was not easy. Gauri's parents condemned the relationship and her mother even threatened suicide. But Shahrukh managed to win her family over. .

The couple chose to marry according to both Hindu and Muslim rites. They also went through a court marriage. Shahrukh rode on a horse, an elephant and even danced the entire one kilometer stretch to the venue. His only complaint about the occasion was regarding the gifts the couple received - Shahrukh wanted computer games, instead they got a lot of crystal

On November 13, 1997, Gauri Khan gave birth to their son - Aryaan. Suhana - the second child of Shahrukh and Gauri - was born on May 23, 2000.

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Akshay - this Bollywood actor has long been the industry's Casanova. He is well known for his alliances with Raveena Tandon, Shilpa Shetty and Pooja Batra, that eventually fell through. Prior to being a Bollywood heartthrob he worked as a chef at a Bangkok restaurant. He is also a Black-Belt holder.

Twinkle - the darling daughter of industry stalwart Rajesh Khanna and ravishing actress Dimple Kapadia - is now trying to make her own career in Bollywood.

When, Akshay first proposed to Twinkle, she declined and suggested they live-in for a year first before committing to each other seriously. But he won her over she claims by ''a million cups of coffee '' in the morning and spoiling her rotten. Akshay and Twinkle's engagement ceremony took place on December 12 at Dimple Khanna's Samudra Mahal bungalow.

The marriage plans were kept under wraps and the ceremony was solemnized as per Vedic rites in the presence of family members and close friends.

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Kajol is one of the most talented and successful actresses in Bollywood. She has been appreciated equally by the masses and the critics. Her hit movies include 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' and 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge'

Ajay Devgan has many hit movies to his credit including 'Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam', 'Pyar To Hona Hi Tha' and 'Zakhm' which won him the National Award.

The couple met in 1995, on the sets of the movie "Hulchul". The two hit if off instantly! They soon became one of the most talked about couples in Bollywood.The rumors were further fuelled when Ajay signed Kajol for his home production Pyar To Hona Hi Tha. The film became a huge success at the box-office, and it nearly made their relationship official.

On February 24, 1999, Ajay Devgan and Kajol's five-year-old long courtship culminated in marriage. They tied the knot in a simple family wedding held on the terrace of Ajay's plush residence.

It was a quiet personal affair, where just about a hundred people were invited. Only the two families, and very close friends of Ajay's and Kajol's were part of the celebration.

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Suzanne Khan is an interior designer armed with an Associate Art Degree in Interior Designing from Los Angeles. She currently works with her mother.

Hrithik Roshan is one of the leading actors in Bollywood and heartthrob of millions. He shot into fame with his debut film 'Kaho Na Pyar Hai' which was a phenomenal success

Even though Suzanne and Hrithik have known each other from very early age, it was only after Suzanne returned after completing her studies in the US that they became involved in a romantic relationship.

They met each other after a gap of four to five years and hit it off immediately. They became best friends and started talking and meeting each other daily.

The couple got married in December 2000, in a private ceremony marked by both Hindu and Muslim rites. A family affair, the marriage was attended by only close family members of the Roshans and Khans at Sanjay Khan's spa in Bangalore.

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Tina Munim was a popular actress of the 80s. She came on the big screen with Man Pasand, a rehash of My Fair Lady. At the peak of her career she married industrialist Anil Ambani. Post marriage, she evolved from a glamorous girl of yesterday into a corporate citizen of today.

Anil Ambani is the managing director of Reliance Industries and the son of business magnate Dhirubhai Ambani. He is an MBA graduate from the prestigious Wharton School and has won many accolades for his work at RIL.

The couple was introduced to each other during one of the high society parties of Mumbai. After several meetings, the duo hit it off very well.Soon the town was talking of the successful industrialist's affair with the tinsel town starlet. However the relationship was not welcomed by the Ambani family.

The marriage was far from normal. It is said that the conservative family was stunned at the proposal of a filmi bahu and Dhirubhai tried his best to prevent the alliance.Anil finally had his way and Tina merged into the Ambani ambience, playing the subdued role of the typical Gujarati bahu.

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Jaya Bachchan, one of the most talented actresses in Bollywood, has given us many hit movies like 'Guddi', 'Anamika'. Recently, her performance in 'Fiza' has won her the national award. Currently, she is also the chairperson of the production company 'ABCL'.

Amitach Bachchan needs no introduction. The superstar of Indian cinema, he has also made his mark on the international movie scene. Winner of many awards and accolades, he recently made a fantastic comeback as the host of the super hit game show 'Kaun Banega Crorepati'

The couple met during the shooting of the film 'Guddi'. It was love at first sight for Amitabh and he continued pursuing the relationship.The duo married shortly after when both were at the peak of their respective careers. After marriage, Jaya took a break from mainstream cinema.

The couple has two children - Shweta and Abhishek. While Shweta is married to industrialist Nikhil Nanda, Abhishek is currently busy making a career in Bollywood.

Today, the duo jointly runs their media production company 'ABCL'. Jaya Bachchan is known to give opportunity to new talented actors through this medium.

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Jackie had a part-time job with a travel agency before he stepped into the world of modeling and then into films. Jackie was the kind who didn't have a care in the world and took life each day as it came. Then he met Ayesha in a record shop and fell in love. He was never the same again. She made him realize that certain things in life required seriousness and his career was one of them.

After years of courtship, Jackie married Ayesha on June 5, 1987. He needed a woman who was patient, caring and loving and Ayesha has all these qualities. He gives Ayesha the credit for his success and status. He talks fondly of her as a wonderful wife and a loving mother.

Jackie Shroff enjoys spending his time at home in the kitchen. Between hectic shooting schedules and production meetings, he loves to prepare at least one dish a day.

Posted on 8/29/2003 2:53:09 PM

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Nafisa retired from swimming after beating records and winning all the big titles. She has won an interclub rowing championship in Kolkata. She's been Miss India, acted in films, is a wife, mother of three and a social activist.

Born in a little Bengali village called Tajpur, 29 km from Kolkata, Nafisa spent most of her time on the athletic tracks or in the water. After water it was horses. She took up riding and became a race jockey. At 19 she was Miss India. Acting followed soon and it was during a shoot at Jaipur that she met the family of her husband to be. This led to her meeting with Major Ravinder Singh Sodhi, an ace polo player, who later went on to win the highest sports honor in the country, the Arjuna Award, and retired as a colonel. He courted her four 14 months before Nafisa - who is years younger - said yes at the age of 23. "I have to marry you because I can't do without your horses!" Great excuse! Pickles (as he is popularly known) taught her to show jump and once again she won medals.

Marriage kept her away from acting and films and took her headlong into army life. Her favorite topic is her children. She believes in spiritualism and is a social worker.

Posted on 8/29/2003 2:54:45 PM

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The dashing Nawab of Pataudi (Jr) was a heartthrob of millions in the 60s and the 70s as the cricketing icon of the country. Nicknamed 'Tiger', the Nawab continues to enthrall one and all by his charisma. A man of poise, Pataudi has now played a long and accomplished innings off the pitch with wife Sharmila.

Sharmila Tagore charmed her way into the audience's hearts with her scintillating performances in many movies. Starting at the age of 13 as a child bride in Satyajit Ray's Apur Sansar, she shifted to Hindi cinema with Kashmir Ki Kali. Sharmila won a National Award for her brilliant performance in Mausam.

Sharmila was fond of cricket and that's how she met her prince charming, It started when Tiger left a message on the phone for her and she called back. He asked her out to dinner and the rest, as they say, is history.

The star couple has two daughters and a son, Saif Ali Khan, an actor.

Posted on 8/29/2003 2:56:31 PM