7 Bollywood Actors Who Hit Stardom Only After They Got Married

Marriage brings people together. Stars or no stars, when two people are in love, they proclaim their love for each other through the union of marriage. Actors who are a part of the industry usually marry someone within the industry but some of them marry out of the industry. For a long time, actors were evaluated based on not just their talents but also their marital statuses. They were given higher respect and regard if they had partners rather than if they were single.
Things have changed over the years and people are now valued for their stardom. While actors have found love in marriage, fame and popularity has followed after their marriage. Here is a list of 9 Bollywood stars who hit stardom after they got married.

1. Aamir Khan

One of the most dedicated actors of Bollywood, Aamir Khan debuted in acting with the movie Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak in 1988. Long before his Bollywood debut, he gave his heart to Reena Dutta and the two of them tied the knot as soon as they hit the legal age of marriage. They were together for 16 years before calling it quits. Aamir Khan has directed, produced and acted in many brilliant movies since then. He also hosts talk shows which have done exceedingly well. He is now married to Kiran Rao and the two of them have a son together. Mr. Perfectionist has got his life together and it all happened after he found his first love.

2. Saif Ali Khan

Saif Ali Khan met his ex-wife Amrita Singh at the sets of Rahul Rawail’s film Bekhudi. Their chemistry was too hard to ignore and the two of them hit it off. They had a beautiful wedding in 1991 which lasted for 13 years before they decided to go their separate ways. They have two children, Sarah Ali Khan and Ibrahim. He is now married to the drama queen, Bollywood’s Bebo, Kareena Kapoor. He has excelled in his career and made remarkable films over the years. He is also part of the hit series Sacred Games on Netflix.

3. Shah Rukh Khan

Now known as the King of Bollywood, Shah Rukh was not too keen on acting in films. Initially, he was known for his work in Hindi serials like Circus and Fauji. He married the love of his life, Gauri Khan in 1991 after which he got into movies. He started his Bollywood journey with his first release Deewana in 1992. Gauri and SRK have been married for over three decades. They are one of the most admired couples of Bollywood even after all these years. Gauri has been SRK’s movie producer for a lot of his films including Dear Zindagi, Main Hoon Na and Om Shanti Om. They have three beautiful children, Aryan, Suhana and AbRam Khan. Shah Rukh Khan is known for his wit and humor off stage. He will always be the King of Bollywood and have a huge fan following for eternity.

4. Mallika Sherawat

Did you know her former name was Reema Lamba? Hailing from a small town in Haryana, she started her acting career doing commercials and a small role in Jeena Sirf Merre Liye. She got her big break in the movie Khwahish. Before all this, Mallika (still Reena, then) was working as an air-hostess. She married Captain Karan Singh Gill but their marriage did not last too long and the two of them were divorced. She changed her name to Mallika and reinvented herself to become who she is in Bollywood today. She went on to pursue acting and has done several bold roles since then. She is currently pursuing work in Hollywood.

5. Anil Kapoor

Anil Kapoor met Sunita during his days as a struggling actor. They first started talking to each other over the phone (Anil had gotten Sunita’s number from a common friend) and eventually met. They developed a strong liking towards each other. But when the talks of marriage made the rounds, many of his friends from the industry advised him not to leap into marriage as it would tie him down. Against all opinions, believing in himself and his love for Sunita, they decided to tie the knot. He had a gush of success and even went on to do Hollywood movies. The couple is often praised for their devotion towards each other in the industry.

6. Sunny Leone

Sunny Leone is a model and actress and a former adult movie star. She was married to Daniel Weber long before her debut in Bollywood’s Jism 2. She has immense support from her husband and is extremely grateful to have him around. She manages her life like a superhuman. Being a mother of three children, a businesswoman and an actress, she is an inspiration to all of us.

7. Arjun Rampal

Heartthrob Arjun Rampal married Mehr Jesia in 1998. They were one of the best-looking couples in Bollywood. They were married for a long time before parting ways. They were known for their sophistication and grace with which they carried themselves. They have two children, Myra and Maahika. He made his Bollywood debut in 2001 in Pyaar Ishq Aur Mohabbat and since then has been a part of super hit films like Don, Houseful and Om Shanti Om.

Who says marriage weighs you down? These actors have risen in their careers and become superstars after their marriage. In a way, marriage has boosted their careers and brought out the best in them. They found love along with stardom. What more could someone ask for? Do let us know in the comments below who your favorite all-time couple is.

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