The phrase, “saat samundar paar”, came true for many of our favourite Bollywood celebs whose love travelled beyond all geographical bonds. Well, there have been many happy marriages in the Hindi film industry which are apt epitomes of cross-national relationships. Well then, take a look at these stunning Bollywood celebs who called it forever with some of the most charming foreigner as life partners!
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#1. Shashi Kapoor-Jennifer Kendall
One of the most handsome actors of his generation, Shashi Kapoor had been synonymously termed as one of the most eligible bachelors of B-Town during the 80s. However, the dashing actor broke millions of hearts when he married his ladylove and Hollywood theatre actress, Jennifer Kendall on July 2, 1958. For the unversed, the duo met for the first time when Jennifer worked under Shashi’s father, Prithviraj Kapoor, at the iconic Prithvi Theatre.
#2. Preity Zinta-Gene Goodenough
Bollywood’s dimple girl, Preity Zinta swooned hearts with her unbeatable charm and terrific acting chops. However, she had kept it quite low-key in her personal life, especially during her former struggling relationship with her business partner, Ness Wadia. However, love knocked at her door again when she met American businessman, Gene Goodenough. The duo got married on February 29, 2016.
#3. Arunoday Singh-Lee Elton
Dashing actor, Arunoday Singh won hearts with his stunning performances in films like Bas Ek Pal, Bas Ek Pal, Yeh Saali Zindagi, and Mohenjodaaro, among others. The actor in his personal life got hitched to his lady love of Canadian descent, Lee Elton, on December 13, 2016. The couple followed traditional Hindu rituals for their wedding and got married in the presence of their close friends and family. Unfortunately, the duo parted ways due to personal issues two years later, in 2018.
#4. Purab Kohli-Lucy Payton
Popular VJ and actor, Purab Kohli has been known for his iconic performances in films like Rock On, Bas Ek Pal, Wo Lamhe and many others. In his personal life, Purab has been in a live-in relationship with his British girlfriend and Yoga trainer, Lucy Payton, since 2016. The couple welcomed their first child, their daughter, Inaya, out of wedlock in 2017. However, it was only in 2018 that the couple got hitched in a lavish ceremony.
#5. Lisa Ray-Jason Dehni
One of the most gorgeous-looking actresses of her generation, Lisa Ray, hails from an Indian origin but was born in Canada. The actress got her first big break in Bollywood with the film, Kasoor in 2001, making her an overnight sensation. This Bollywood actress got married to her beau and a Canadian management consultant, Jason Dehni, on October 20, 2012. The duo is proud parents to twin daughters, whom they welcomed via surrogacy in 2018.
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#6. Celina Jaitley-Peter Haag
Former Miss India, Celina Jaitley gave her heart away to her beau, and Australian hotelier, Peter Haag and the duo got married on July 23, 2011. The actress, known for films like No Entry, Golmaal Returns and others, led a happy household with her hubby, Peter. A few years later, she completed their family with the arrival of their twin boys, Winston and Viraaj, in 2011. Indeed, the duo found their soulmates in each other.
#7. Suchitra Pillai-Lars Kjeldsen
One of the most legendary actresses of Bollywood, Suchitra Pillai, is remembered for some of her poignant portrayal of characters in films like Dil Chahta Hai, Fashion, Fitoor, among others. The actress had made an equal impression both in Bollywood and Indian television. Coming to her personal life, Suchitra’s first marriage was with an engineer from Denmark, Lars Kjeldsen, on May 20, 2005. Though the couple has been divorced for many years, her marriage with a foreigner had created quite a stir of unconventional relationships.
#8. Illeana D’Cruz-Andrew Kneebone
Barfi! fame, Illeana D’Cruz became an instant fan favourite with her gorgeous looks and stunning performance in the film.The actress likes to keep her personal life low-key. However, as per reports, the actress tied the knot to her long-time beau and Australian photographer, Andrew Kneebone, in a hush-hush ceremony in 2018. Since nearly no one knew about their marriage, their news of separation on August 28, 2019, surprised many.
#9. Shriya Saran-Andrei Koscheev
Eminent actress, Shriya Saran married her Russian boyfriend, Andrei Koscheev, in a rather private and hushed-up ceremony at the actress’ bungalow in Lokhandwala on March 19, 2018. The duo made for a magical pair and looked straight out of a fairy tale. The couple were blessed with their first child, their daughter, Radha, on January 2021.
#10. Priyanka Chopra-Nick Jonas
Global icon, and Bollywood actor, Priyanka Chopra has been ruling hearts all over massive Indian and overseas audiences. The former Miss World makes it to the headlines every now and then, and her fans cannot keep calm heaping praises on her bountiful achievements. In her personal life, the actress married American pop singer, Nick Jonas on December 1, 2018. The couple had opted for a royal wedding ceremony in Jodhpur that culminated both Hindu and Christian traditions. The couple welcomed their first child, their daughter Malti Marie in 2022 via surrogacy.
Well, these cross-national couples have simply proven that love does not know any bounds!
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