Although the love stories of Bollywood couples are more like a fairy-tale romance for their fans but this picture-perfect outlook can be a myth in the real life.
Here are some Bollywood love marriages that shockingly ended in divorce
Malaika Arora and Arbaaz Khan
After sharing 18 years of beautiful memories (technically it is 22 years which includes their dating period), Malaika Arora and Arbaaz Khan called it quits in 2016 and their divorce came through in May 2017. Despite separating legally, the two are cordial and are often seen dining and vacationing together.
Farhan Akhtar and Adhuna Akhtar
Actor, director and singer, Farhan Akhtar, known for doing path-breaking movies, has finally called it quits with his wife, Adhuna Akhtar. Adhuna is herself a celebrated hairstylist.
The news of their separation took everyone by surprise. However, there had been rumours about trouble brewing in the couple’s marriage for quite some time. The Akhtars issued a joint statement announcing their separation in January 2016 and requested the media to give them their privacy. Their divorce came in 2017.
Hrithik Roshan and Sussanne Khan
The duo has always been one of the most adored couples in the Bollywood. So, the official news of their split came as a huge shock to their fans, well-wishers and even loved ones. The couple had been married for 14 years, and courted each other for around 4 years before tying the knot. It was November 1, 2014, when they were finally granted the divorce by the Bandra family court.
Anurag Kashyap and Kalki Kochelin
The couple parted ways and started living separately for more than a year, but only recently the two were granted a divorce by a family court in Mumbai May 19, 2015.
Karan Singh Grover and Jennifer Winget
They were one of the most loved pairs of the small screen, both on- and off-screen. And now, they have legally separated. Karan took to the Twitter to reveal the news of his impending divorce.
After the separation, Karan was rumoured to be dating his Alone co-star Bipasha Basu, who he eventually married April 30, 2016.
Pooja Bhatt and Manish Makhija
One of love relationships that hit a ‘confirmed’ rough patch is of Pooja Bhatt and Manish Makhija’s. Pooja and Manish got married in 2003.
Manisha Koirala and Samrat Dahal
The news about the couple getting married was a rather surprising one, as no one had the wind of their relationship. Bollywood actress Manisha Koirala who chose to remain single for too long, finally decided to settle in holy matrimony with beau Samrat Dahal. Couple’s wedding ceremonies lasted for three days starting from June 19, until June 21, 2010.
Karisma Kapoor and Sanjay Kapur
After a lot of speculations of ‘will they or will they not’, they finally have! Yes, Karisma Kapoor and Sunjay Kapur have signed the divorce papers. What comes as a surprise is that this love marriage, had to what is being called, ‘the ugliest’ ending.