SRK- Gauri-Hema Dharmendra follow different faiths but remained happily married
*Dharmendra and Hema Malini
Amidst the height of Bollywood’s Golden Era Dharmendra (Sikh) and Hema Malini (Hindu) fell in love and encountered many personal and social challenges due to their interracial bond and the difficulties that came with it: However, they remained committed to each other, married each other and created their lives based on mutual admiration for one another. By virtue of living together spanning over
four-decades, this couple is a best example of how love can transcend religion and tradition in Bollywood.
*SRK and Gauri;
Born into a muslim family, Shah Rukh Khan, fell in love with Gauri Chibber, a Hindu Brahmin, when they were teenagers. Their bond encountered several emotional hurdles, including SRK’s possessiveness and Gauri’s uncertainty over their future. As per old interviews, Gauri had rejected his proposal twice before eventually saying yes. Religious differences also meant their parents needed time and convincing before accepting the match. After overcoming these challenges together, the couple embraced marital bliss in 1991 and remain one of Bollywood’s strongest interfaith unions as of date.
*Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal
Katrina Kaif hails from a Christian background, while Vicky Kaushal is Hindu. The couple kept their bond extremely private, choosing to protect it from public scrutiny. Eventually when they married in 2021, the ceremonies subtly blended aspects of both traditions. Their relationship bond emphasises understanding, shared values, and celebrating each other’s cultural practices. Fans often admire and laud the couple for effortlessly t navigating their interfaith life together.
*Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone
Deepika is Hindu, while Ranveer Singh belongs to a Sindhi family with Sikh ancestral roots. Their wedding celebrations at Lake Como beautifully incorporated both Konkani and Sindhi rituals, ensuring each family’s customs were honoured. Throughout their marriage, the couple has embraced each other’s festivals and traditions with equal enthusiasm. Their relationship reflects modern interfaith harmony, built on respect, joy, and shared cultural appreciation.
“Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan
Kareena Kapoor, a Punjabi Hindu from Bollywood’s legendary Kapoor family, caught up with Saif Ali Khan, the Muslim Nawab of Pataudi, in the midst of s shoot of ‘Tashan’. Regardless of differences in religion, background, and even age, their connect only grew stronger over time. The couple blended their worlds and married in 2012 in an intimate ceremony. Today, they are proud parents to their two sons, Taimur and Jeh, while continuing to celebrate traditions from both faiths.
*Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D’Souza belong to a Hindu Maharashtrian family, while Genelia D’Souza hails from a Mangalorean Catholic household. Their bond began on the sets of ‘Tujhe Meri Kasam’ and blossomed over nearly a decade. Regardless differing religious backgrounds, the two found common ground in shared values and strong family ties. They honoured both faiths by hosting a Maharashtrian Hindu wedding followed by a serene Christian ceremony in 2012. Their interfaith marriage continues to be celebrated for its warmth and balance.
*Soha Ali Khan and Kunal Kemmu
Soha Ali Khan, who is from a prominent Muslim royal lineage, met Hindu actor Kunal Kemmu amids shooting ‘Dhoondte Reh Jaoge’. Their bond strengthened during their second film ’99’, eventually leading Kunal to propose in Paris. Although they are from different religious and cultural backgrounds, the couple focused on mutual respect and understanding. They chose a private, simple wedding ceremony in 2015 with only their closest loved ones present. Their daughter, Inaaya Naumi Kemmu, was born in 2017.
*Preity Zinta and Gene Goodenough
Preity Zinta, raised in a Hindu family in India, met Gene Goodenough, an American Christian, in the midst of her visits to Los Angeles. After dating for several years, the couple embraced each other’s cultures and married in a Hindu ceremony in 2016. Preity often shares glimpses of their multicultural life, blending Indian traditions with Gene’s Western upbringing. In 2021, they became parents to twins via surrogacy, completing their cross-cultural family.
*Farhan Akhtar and Shibani Dandekar
Farhan Akhtar, born to a Muslim father and Hindu mother, and Shibani Dandekar comes from a Maharashtrian Hindu family, and decided early on to keep religion from dictating their wedding. Wanting a ceremony that represented their personal beliefs rather than religious labels, they preferred a simple, intimate celebration in 2022. Their approach to marriage reflected a modern view of relationships—one that prioritises individuality, compatibility, and respect over ritual differences.
News Edit KV Raman
