B-Town is replete with male actors who are yet to tie the knot. While some have become single parents, the rest continue to enjoy their carefree lives. Rumors of romantic relationships have been associated with many such actors but marriage eludes these celebrities. Some of the popular Bollywood actors who are yet to take the plunge have been listed here.
1. Salman Khan
Salman Khan is undoubtedly the most eligible bachelor of the Bollywood fraternity. Even though the speculations surrounding his marriage have made headlines multiple times, he continues to remain single. Khan shot to prominence for his performance in the 1989 romantic drama Maine Pyar Kiya, which won him the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut. Thereafter, he starred in many commercially successful films, such as Hum Aapke Hain Kaun, Karan Arjun and Biwi Number 1. Salman Khan switched from romantic to action hero with a number of hit films, including Daabang, Bodyguard, Ready, Ek Tha Tiger, Tiger Zinda Hai, Kick and Sultan.
2. Akshaye Khanna
Akshaye Khanna made his debut in the year 1997 with the movie Himalaya Putra but gained popularity for playing the role of a soldier in the 1997 war drama Border, which earned him the Filmfare Award for Best Debut Actor Male. He has appeared in many other commercially successful films, such as Taal, Dil Chahta Hai, Humraaz, Hungama, China Town, Race, Tees Mar Khan and others. Akshaye Khanna is a bachelor and has stated to the media that he is not interested in shouldering the responsibility of marriage.
3. Tushar Kapoor
Tushar Kapoor debuted in Bollywood with the movie Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai opposite Kareena Kapoor in the year 2001, which won him the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut. Subsequently, he starred in the 2002 movie Kyaa Dil Ne Kaha. Following a series of flops, Kapoor starred in a number of commercial hits, such as Khakee, Golmaal, Kya Kool Hain Hum, Shootout at Lokhandwala, Golmaal Returns, Golmaal 3, Dirty Picture and Shootout at Wadala. Tushar Kapoor is single but became a father to a son through IVF and surrogacy in June 2016.
4. Uday Chopra
Uday Chopra is the son of film maker Yash Chopra. He made his Bollywood debut with the musical romantic drama Mohabbatein in the year 2000. Thereafter, he starred in a number of movies, such as Meri Yaar Ki Shadi Hai, Mujhse Dosti Karogi, Dhoom, Dhoom 2, Dhoom 3 and Pyar Impossible. Chopra has also produced two movies, namely Grace of Monaco and The Longest Week. Uday Chopra has been romantically involved with actresses Shamita Shetty and Nargis Fakhri in the past but remains a bachelor till date.
5. Karan Johar
Karan Johar is a popular film maker with a number of commercially successful movies in his kitty. He made his directorial debut with the romantic comedy drama Kuch Kuch Hota Hai in 1998, which earned him two Filmfare Awards and a National Film Award. Thereafter, he directed Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham and Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, both of which were hits. His other commercially successful movies include Raazi, My Name is Khan and Shershah. Karan Johar is single and there are intense speculations regarding his sexual orientation. He became a father to twins through surrogacy in February 2017.
6. Abhay Deol
Abhay Deol debuted in the year 2005 with the movie Socha Na Tha. However, his breakthrough performance came in the 2009 black comedy Dev D. He starred in the 2011 film Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara which became one of the highest grossing films in Bollywood and also earned him a nomination for Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor. Abhay Deol was dating the actress Preeti Desai in 2023. However, he is still a bachelor.
7. Kartik Aaryan
Kartik Aaryan made his debut in Bollywood with the 2011 movie Pyar Ka Punchnama. Thereafter, he starred in a number of commercially successful movies, such as Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety, Pati Patni Aur Woh and Luka Chupi. However, his breakthrough performance came in the movie 2022 movie Bhool Bhulaiya 2, which earned him a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Actor. Kartik Aaryan is a bachelor. However, there are rumors regarding his relationship with actress Tara Sutaria.
8. Tiger Shroff
Tiger Shroff debuted in Bollywood with the 2014 movie Heropanti, which won him the IIFA Award for Star Debut of the Year Male. He starred in the 2016 movie Baaghi which became a super-hit. After two unsuccessful films, Shroff appeared in Baaghi 2 which became the highest grossing Bollywood movie in 2018. His other movies include Student of the Year 2, War and Baaghi 3. Tiger Shroff and Disha Patani were rumored to be in a relationship. However, Shroff denied the relationship in a popular television show.
9. Arjun Kapoor
Arjun Kapoor debuted in the year 2012 with the movie Ishaqzaade. This movie was a commercial success and won him the Zee Cine Award for Best Male Debut. Thereafter, he starred in two commercially successful films, named Gunday and 2 States. Kapoor has been in multiple relationships and is dating Malaika Arora since 2016.
10. Aditya Roy Kapoor
Aditya Roy Kapoor made his debut with the movie London Dreams in 2009. His first commercial success was the 2013 movie Aashiqui 2 which was one of the highest grossers that year. In the same year, he starred in Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani which became one of the highest grossing Indian films. Aditya Roy Kapoor is a bachelor. However, he is rumored to be in a relationship with actress Ananya Pandey.
These ten actors are not just redefining success in Bollywood with their exceptional talents and box office performances; they are also challenging societal norms regarding marriage. Their decision to remain unmarried, whether by choice or circumstance, reflects a broader trend of prioritizing personal growth, career aspirations, and individual happiness.