When the worlds of cricket and Bollywood collide, it creates a captivating tale that never fails to enthrall. Bollywood actresses have the charm to draw attention in any field, including sports. The blending of Bollywood glamour and cricketing prowess has been a long-standing topic of fascination, dating back to the early days of both industries.
Here is a list of Bollywood actresses who have stolen the hearts of cricketers:
Sharmila Tagore & Mansoor Ali Khan
Sharmila Tagore was a trailblazer among Bollywood actresses when she married cricketer Mansoor Ali Khan. Mansoor belonged to the Royal Pataudi family, while Sharmila was connected to the prestigious Tagore family. Sharmila made history by becoming the first Bollywood actress to grace the cover of Filmfare magazine in a bikini in 1967. They tied the knot in 1969, and Sharmila converted to Islam, adopting the name Ayesha Sultana, although their families initially did not approve of their union.
Reena Roy & Mohsin Khan
Reena Roy entered the world of cinema at the tender age of 15 in 1972. Despite a successful acting career, she chose to marry Pakistani cricketer Mohsin Khan in 1983. The couple had a daughter but eventually separated. Following the separation, Reena returned to India in 1992, securing custody of their daughter.
Sangeeta Bijlani & Mohammad Azharuddin
Sangeeta Bijlani, a glamorous Bollywood star, and famous cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin crossed paths during a commercial photoshoot. Following his divorce from his first wife, Azharuddin married Sangeeta in 1996. Before marrying the cricketer, this Bollywood actress had a nine-year-long relationship with Salman Khan.
Geeta Basra & Harbhajan Singh
Before tying the knot in 2015, beautiful Bollywood actress Geeta Basra and former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh dated for nearly eight years. The couple, now Mr. and Mrs. Harbhajan Singh, have been blessed with a son and a daughter, and Geeta often shares their happy family moments on social media.
Hazel Keech & Yuvraj Singh
Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh, known for his associations with Bollywood actresses during his cricketing career, married British model-actress Hazel Keech in 2015. Hazel had previous experience in the Bollywood industry, having worked with stars like Salman Khan and Kareena Kapoor.
Sagarika Ghatge & Zaheer Khan
In November 2017, former cricketer Zaheer Khan wed glamorous Bollywood actress Sagarika Ghatge. The couple had kept their relationship under wraps for a considerable time before getting married. Sagarika made her acting debut in the Bollywood film ‘Chak de India!’ alongside superstar Shah Rukh Khan.
Anushka Sharma & Virat Kohli
One of the most celebrated celebrity couples, Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli, affectionately known as ‘Virushka,’ openly dated for a considerable time. In 2017, they tied the knot in a picturesque destination wedding in Italy. In 2021, the couple welcomed their daughter, Vamika.
Natasa Stanovic & Hardik Pandya
Renowned all-rounder Hardik Pandya married Serbian dancer, model, and actress Natasa Stanovic in 2020. A year later, they became proud parents to a baby boy named Agastya Pandya.
Athiya Shetty & KL Rahul
In early 2023, KL Rahul, a prominent cricketer, exchanged vows with the stunning Bollywood actress Athiya Shetty, the daughter of 80s and 90s Bollywood icon Suniel Shetty. The couple had been in a relationship for several years before tying the knot.
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