Bollywood romances that took love beyond the rulebook

We like to believe love should arrive neatly. At the right age. With the right person. At the right time. But life rarely works that way. Some of Bollywood’s most lasting relationships remind us of a simple truth we often forget. Love can be messy, layered, and it often finds us when we think we are done believing in it.
What makes these couples special is not that they broke the rules. It is that they allowed love to arrive without trying to shape it into something acceptable.

1. Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan

Long before interfaith relationships were widely accepted, Shah Rukh and Gauri chose each other without explanation. Their relationship has lasted not because it was perfect, but because it was built on respect and commitment. Over time, their love grew from romance into a strong partnership that continues quietly year after year.

2. Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Nick Jonas

From the outside, their relationship came with many labels like age gap, inter faith, and long distance. But what stands out most is how comfortable they are together. Priyanka and Nick show that love works best when two people are secure in who they are and choose each other without seeking approval.

3. Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan

Saif and Kareena opened up a conversation Bollywood once avoided: love after divorce. Their relationship did not feel like starting over, but starting with more clarity. They showed that second chances at love are about understanding yourself better, not fixing the past.

4. Soha Ali Khan and Kunal Kemmu

There is a quiet simplicity to Soha and Kunal’s relationship that makes it relatable. No grand gestures or big statements. Just two people choosing comfort, humour, and emotional balance. Their love proves that meaningful relationships do not need to be loud to last.

5. Farhan Akhtar and Shibani Dandekar

After very public past relationships, Farhan’s bond with Shibani feels calmer and more sure. It reflects the kind of love that comes after self-awareness, when you know what you want and what you do not. Less about display, more about peace.

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6. Milind Soman and Ankita Konwar

Milind and Ankita’s relationship was questioned often, especially because of age and timing. Instead of responding, they chose to live life fully. Their story reminds us that love does not belong to a certain age, but to connection and understanding.

7. Aamir Khan and Gauri Spratt

Aamir Khan’s relationship with Gauri Spratt shows that love can come later in life. It can be softer, calmer, and based on emotional readiness rather than urgency.

8. Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal

Richa and Ali’s relationship feels like a friendship that slowly grew into love. Built on shared values and mutual respect, their bond shows that love feels strongest when two people are aligned emotionally and mentally.

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Text by Tanisha Sawhney

Edited by Sabrina Mathews