SLIDESHOW: 12 Bollywood ‘love stories’ that began on the sets

The very charismatic on-screen and off-screen couple Rishi and Neetu Kapoor are among those who, even after decades, are still frantically in love with each other. Rishi and Neetu tied the knot in 1980. The couple had worked together in 11 films. Neetu started working as a child artist when she was just eight and in 2009, after 26 years, she made a comeback with films like ‘Love Aaj Kal’, ‘Jab Tak Hai Jaan’ and ‘Besharam’ with husband Rishi Kapoor. 

Madhubala, the eternal queen and heartthrob of Indian cinema, was surrounded with a number of controversies. The reason why she married Kishore Kumar was more of anger and not love on her part. She was terribly in love with Dilip Kumar, which could not work out. And just for the sake of it, she decided marry him. Kishore Kumar, on the other hand, always loved the lady of his life. 

The very distinguished couple of Indian film industry, Amitabh and Jaya, met each other in person on the sets of ‘Guddi’. The duo, despite many ups and downs, have successfully completed 42 years of togetherness. If insiders are to be believed, the couple, immediately after three years of getting hitched, saw the worst days but, Jaya’s wisdom brought them even closer. 

Dimple Kapadia was in awe with Rajesh Khanna when she met him. She had just broken up with Rishi Kapoor when she met him. Dimple was single and was swept off her feet by Rajesh Khanna’s charm, who was 16 years elder to her. The duo tied the knot at Chunnibhai Kapadia’s family bungalow in Juhu in March, 1973.

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Saira was a big fan of Dilip Kumar since childhood and she dreamt of marrying Dilip when she was just 12 years old!. Little did she know that her dream would come true. Saira’s mother Naseem Banu played the cupid  and Saira, who was 22 then, tied the nuptial knot with  Dilip Kumar, who was 44, in 1966.

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The beautiful couple had no common story to share. Web is flooded with various tales of how the couple met but, what matters the most here is that even after knowing Nargis’ previous relationships, Sunil Dutt accepted Nargis as he loved her immensely. After facing all the challenges, the duo got hitched together on March 11, 1958. 

Chocolate boy Riteish and bubbly girl Genelia first met in 2002 during their debute movie ‘Tujhe Meri Kasam’. and since then the couple never looked back. They first become best buddies and after realizing their love for each other, the couple tied the knot in 2012. As per them, there was no candle light dinner or a sudden realization of love, in fact it was understood as they were together for a decade. 

Miss World Aishwarya Rai and son of industry’s shenshah, Abhishek Bachchan first met on the sets of ‘Dhai Aakshar Prem Ke’ after which the couple was seen together in many films. While the onscreen jodi didn’t receive much appreciation but off-screen, the couple is a big hit.

Their journey began on the sets of ‘International Khiladi’. Soon after they did one more film together, ‘Zulmi’. Both the films did well at the box office. Having dated for quite some time, Twinkle and Akshay tied the knot in a hush hush affair. They were engaged twice before tying knot on January 14, 2001. 

Kareena Kapoor came closer to Saif on the sets of ‘Tashan’. Although their on-screen pairing failed to impress the audience, off-screen, the Nawab of Pataudi and Kareena look dazzling. The duo began dating in October of 2007 and after five years of steady relationship, both got married to each other in a star studded affair.

Ranbir and Katrina came together for the first time on-screen for "Ajab Prem ki Gazab Kahaani" in 2009. During this time, Katrina was dating Salman Khan and Ranbir was in a relationship with actress Deepika Padukone. 

Soon, gossip mills hinted that Ranbir said "Tera Hone Laga Hoon" to Katrina in real life too. They both broke off with their partners and their love story started moving in a positive direction. Ranbir and Katrina starrer 'Rajneeti' released in 2010, which further cemented their relationship and brought them closer. Let’s start with them! Whenever confronted they would retort in a diplomatic way. The couple has been spot going for dinners, attending birthday bashes together and remember their holiday in Spain that  had gone viral? We are yet to get an official confirmation to their alleged secret engagement though.

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