When you take a look at the stock of Bollywood heroes who moved away from the women who were originally their “first choice” as wives, live-in partners or long-standing girlfriends, you will realise that many of these women got the short end of the stick. They were with them when they started off; they were by their side through thick and thin. But when it was time for them to sit back and enjoy being Mrs so-and-so, they were left standing alone. Here’s a quick look at some major Bollywood marriages that did not make it.
Aamir Khan and Rina Dutt
Bollywood’s “Mr Perfectionist,” Aamir Khan married Reena Dutt in 1986, but the couple separated in 2002. Aamir later married Kiran Rao. In the film Papa Kehte Hain, while Aamir was singing and dancing, playing the guitar, Reena was seen cheering him along with the other girls. Both of them were very young then. They married against the wishes of their families. Reena became very close to Aamir’s family and they led a happy married life for about 16 years, bearing two children Junaid and Ira. According to Aamir, although their relationship has undergone a change and though they are legally divorced, the bond that he shares with Reena will never die. He still has a lot of love and respect for his ex-wife. Reena will always remain an important part of Aamir’s life. Aamir is still in touch with his ex-wife and involves her in almost all his family functions. One of Aamir Khan’s sisters is married to Reena Dutt’s brother. They live in New Jersey.
Farhan Akhter and Adhuna
Farhan and Adhuna met on the sets of Dil Chahta Hai. It also marked Adhuna’s debut in Bollywood as a hairstylist. Adhuna is six years older than Farhan. They dated for three years and later got hitched. The couple have two children named Shakya and Akira. The reason for their separation is not clear yet. Reports say that Farhan states it is just a matter of growing apart over the years. This is shocking news after B-town couple Hrithik Roshan and Sussanne Khan’s divorce. Things became clearer when Adhuna was absent from Hrithik’s grand birthday bash. Gossip mills are abuzz with rumours of Farhan’s closeness to his Wazir co-star, Aditi Rao Hydari. Earlier it was said Farhan’s Rock On 2 co-star Shraddha Kapoor was the reason behind the divorce. Nowadays, the rumour tends to be around his Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara co-star, Kalki Koechlin.
Saif Ali khan and Amrita Singh
Saif Ali Khan was a fledgling when he settled down with the much older and far more successful Amrita Singh. Several years down the line, Saif grew apart from the woman who stood by him at the start of his career and is also the mother of his children, Sara and Ibrahim. For those who don’t know, Saif and Amrita had a quiet runaway marriage, much to the surprise and disapproval of his parents. Their marriage lasted 13 years, which were fraught with several challenges, to be expected for people who married so young and impulsively. However, it seemed that Amrita bore the brunt of things. She reminisced in a Stardust interview, about tribulations of her relationship. There were many trials, and Saif’s roving eye didn’t help. She noted on one occasion, they were giving a lift to an aspiring actress in their car, she stepped out to buy something, and she came back to find them discussing a lot more than just a movie. The final nail in the coffin was Saif’s affair with Rosa, an italian dancer who was on a tour.
Hritik Roshan and Sussanne Khan
Just a week before his 13th wedding anniversary, Hrithik Roshan made an announcement that stunned his fans everywhere. The golden couple of Bollywood, Hrithik and Sussanne, decided to end their 17-year long relationship (which includes four years of their courtship). Within minutes of their statements, the media was rife with speculations. While some alleged that Hrithik’s rumoured affairs with his co-stars was the reason, others claimed that it was a cheap publicity stunt. Sussanne, who has been avoiding the media and stopped making public appearances with Hrithik, also issued a statement. She said; “We are two individuals who respect and care for each other and have made our own individual choices. We are parents to two wonderful kids and our responsibility remains to protect and take care of them. Nothing can change that. Would appreciate if we are given our privacy in such a time. Thank you for your warmth and concern for both of us and the family.’’ Reports say, a secret affair between Kangana and Hrithik was also a reason behind the divorce.
