Glamour and glitz are the two things associated with Bollywood, and celebrities always remain in the news for their personal and professional lives. Well, 2024 has been no different either, with quite a few famous Bollywood couples entering into wedlock and capturing the hearts of the public and the press alike. From intimate gatherings to star-studded celebrations, these weddings have been the talk of the town.
Here’s a look at the top five recently married couples in Bollywood:
1. Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal
After dating for 7 years, actors Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal officially tied the knot on 23 June 2024 at Sonakshi’s Bandra, Mumbai residence. The wedding was a registered marriage under the Special Marriage Act.
Before the nuptials, Sonakshi and Zaheer partook in pre-wedding rituals, which were also held at Sonakshi’s Mumbai rеsidеncе, Thе wedding was followed by a grand reception at the popular Mumbai restaurant Bastian, attended by several Bollywood stars, besides close friends and family members.
Sonakshi and Zahееr first met at a party hosted by actor Salman Khan, where they started as friends and then fell in love. It was Salman Khan who played a very important role in launching their careers. In 2022, the pair co-starred in the comedy-drama Doublе XL, which strengthened their relationship.
2. Kriti Kharbanda and Pulkit Samrat
With all the glamour and pomp of Bollywood, two very familiar faces of the Indian film industry, Kriti Kharbanda and Pulkit Samrat, exchanged vows at the plush ITC Grand Bharat in Delhi NCR on 15 March 2024. It was in the same venue that the pre-wedding festivities had taken place.
Their journey from being co-actors to lovers started on the sets of the movie Veerey Ki Wedding back in the year 2018. They were cordial and bonded well with each other both on-screen and off-screen. The interest in acting and the love and respect developed for one another set the basis for their bonding and love story.
3. Taapsee Pannu and Mathias Boe
After 13 years of being together, actor Taapsee Panu got married to her athlete boyfriend, Mathias Boe. The marriage ceremony was held on 23 March in Udaipur, attended only by close friends and family. Taapsee and Mathias met each other at the inaugural Indian Badminton League in 2013, the same year Taapsee made her Bollywood debut. Soon after, they started dating each other.
In spite of keeping the affair private, many pictures from the festivities did the rounds on social media. However, Taapsee and Mathias had decided that they would remain silent about their marriage and not post any formal updates or pictures on social media. Taapsee Pannu only spoke about her wedding for the first time during an interview with The Hindustan Times.
4. Rakul Preet Singh and Jackky Bhagnani
On 21 February 2024, actors Rakul Preet Singh and Jackky Bhagnani got married in a beautiful ceremony held at the ITC Grand in South Goa. After performing a traditional Anand Karaj ceremony, the couple exchanged their vows in a Sindhi-style wedding. The pre-wedding celebrations of the couple happened in Mumbai. Though a private affair, it saw the attendance of several prominent personalities of the South Indian and film industries.
Although Rakul Preet and Jackky Bhagnani were neighbours, they did not know each other so well. It was during the lockdown that they started interacting frequently and spending time with each other. This period allowed them to discover a newfound closeness, eventually leading to love.
5. Parineeti Chopra and Raghav Chadda
Actor Parineeti Chopra and AAP politician Raghav Chadha got married in a private ceremony on 24 September 2023 at The Leela Palace in Udaipur. Several prominent personalities from Indian politics and Bollywood attended the lavish wedding. The pair celebrated their pre-wedding festivities in Delhi with an Ardas ceremony. Additionally, they threw a Sufi night for the guests.
Parineeti Chopra and Raghav first met at a conference in London but did not interact much. It was after a few days that the pair had decided to meet for breakfast. Parineeti and Raghav claimed that they did not have a formal conversation about getting married, but it was clear five minutes into their first ‘date’ that they would want to get married.
Conclusion
Newlyweds from Bollywood in 2024 have definitely made it big with lavish parties and quite emotional unions. Couples, at every turn, brought different kinds of charm and style into their weddings, which turned out to be an event of a never-to-be-forgotten impression on media and fans.
