Bollywood, the Indian film industry, is known for its glitz, glamour, and larger-than-life personalities. It is also known for its fair share of controversies, including the marriages and relationships of its celebrities. While marriage is seen as a sacred and lifelong commitment in Indian culture, there have been some Bollywood celebrities who have gone against societal norms and tied the knot more than two times. This trend of multiple marriages among Bollywood celebrities has often sparked debates and raised eyebrows in the industry and among their fans. Let’s delve deeper into this topic and explore some of the famous Bollywood celebrities who have been married more than twice.
- Saif Ali Khan
Before becoming a well-known figure in the entertainment world, Saif Ali Khan developed feelings for veteran actress Amrita Singh and they tied the knot in 1991, even before his first movie Parampara (1993) was released. However, they got divorced in 2004. In 2012, Kareena Kapoor Khan left behind her relationship with actor Shahid Kapoor to marry this attractive man after being together for 4-5 years.
- Amir Khan
Before his highly successful debut in Bollywood, Aamir Khan tied the knot with his high school sweetheart, Reena Dutta, in 1986. The divorce between them occurred in 2002. In 1988, his breakthrough film Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak was released, propelling Aamir to instant fame. It is worth noting that he initially started his career as a child actor.
While filming the popular Hindi movie Lagaan (2001), Aamir developed feelings for assistant director Kiran Rao and the two tied the knot in 2005. Sadly, their marriage came to an end in 2021. Recently he involved his name with Fatima Sana Shaikh.
- Karan Singh Grover
Karan Singh Grover and Bipasha Basu, the most sought-after couple of today, serve as an example for all relationships. Surprisingly, this is Karan’s third marriage and he is three years younger than Bipasha. They tied the knot on April 30th, 2016. Before this, Karan was previously married to television actress Jennifer Winget from 2012 to 2014, and before that, he was married to Shraddha Nigam in 2008 but got divorced after just one year.
- Sanjay Dutt
Sanjay Dutt, a famous actor, has a life filled with excitement, love, intense emotions, and suspense – just like a Bollywood film. His close friend and renowned director Raju Hirani created a movie based on his life, with talented actor Ranbir Kapoor portraying him flawlessly.
Dutt’s first marriage was in 1991 to actress Richa Sharma who passed away in 1996 from a brain tumor. He then wed model Rhea Pillai in 1998 but they separated in 2005. In 2008, he married Manyata whom he had fallen in love.
- Mithun Chakraborty
Famous performer Mithun Chakraborty initially tied the knot with model Helena Luke, before marrying actress Yogeeta Bali in 1979. However, after a few years, he developed feelings for Sridevi and they wed in secret in 1985. Unfortunately, they divorced in 1988 due to Yogeeta Bali’s threats of suicide if Mithun left her. Sridevi then chose to move on and married Boney Kapoor in 1996.
- Kamal Hasan
Kamal Haasan, a prominent figure in Indian cinema, tied the knot for the first time at the young age of 24 in 1978. His first wife was Vani Ganapathy, a dancer, but their marriage ended in divorce in 1988 due to Kamal Haasan’s love for actress Sarika. They had a daughter, Shruti, before officially marrying in 1988. However, their marriage also ended in divorce in 2004. In that same year, Kamal Haasan wed actress Gautami Tadimalla but their marriage also ended in divorce in 2016.
- Dharmendra
Dharmendra, a longstanding star in Bollywood, is renowned for timeless classics such as Sholay, and Dharam Veer, among others. In 1953, at the beginning of his career before entering the film industry, Dharmendra tied the knot with Parkash Kaur at just 18 years old. However, he later fell for his co-star and one of India’s most adored actresses, Hema Malini, and they wed in 1980.
In conclusion, the trend of Bollywood celebrities getting married multiple times has become more prevalent in recent years. While some may view it as a sign of instability or sensationalism, it is important to remember that marriage is a personal and complex decision, and everyone has the right to pursue love and happiness in their own way.
