Anushka Sharma to Taapsee Pannu: Celebrities who married outside of the film circle

In the film industry, oftentimes, many celebrities and co-stars end up with one another. However, there are some stars who, ended up falling for someone who has no connection to the entertainment industry. From Anushka Sharma marrying famed cricketer Virat Kohli, to Parineeti Chopra tying the knot with politician Raghav Chadha, there are many beloved pairs like these in the film industry. Celebrating their bond, here's a list of your favorite celebrities who married outside of the film world.

Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli are among one of the most beloved couples in Bollywood. The couple initially met after they were cast for a shampoo ad, and dated for quite some time before tying the knot on December 11, 2017. The famed actress and cricket player have come a long way, and now have two children (Vamika and Akaay) as well.

Sharma and Kohli are well known for keeping their lives private and away from the public eye. Not only that, but the two often prioritize spirituality and peace over everything else, and have multiple times admitted that they do not connect with the fame that they have. In a recent interview with film critic Anupama Chopra, the actress revealed that the two of them are spiritual and keep away from the limelight for the most part. Sharma admitted, “We are both very awkward with the fame that we have. We don’t embrace stardom and fame… we run away sometimes… find the need to be in our own cocoon.”

Parineeti Chopra and Raghav Chadha are another couple who went out of bounds and married outside of their circle. While talking in an episode of ‘Aap Ki Adalat', the couple detailed how they met and came to be. The two revealed that they attended the same award event in London to accept awards when they met for the first time. From there on, the two would often meet and head out for dinners. They tied the knot in a beautiful ceremony in September 2023.

The two often take to social media to share glimpses of their everyday lives. Sharing their love for travel, the couple recently went on a trip to Thailand to take a step back from their official duties. She shared glimpses of her and Chadha posing and having fun on the trip, along with the caption, “In the land of mango sticky rice, without a single photo of mango sticky rice. JK some chill time in chinatown, followed by a divine family wedding. Double win.”

'Dhak Dhak' girl of Bollywood, Madhuri Dixit and Dr. Shriram Nene, a cardiovascular surgeon, have been married since October 17, 1999. The two were introduced by Dixit’s brother, and got to know each other for around 6 months before they tied the knot. The famed veteran star has often shared that marrying someone outside the industry has brought the much-needed quiet in her life.

While talking to Ranveer Allahabadia for his podcast, the actress revealed that Nene brings great balance in her life. She detailed that while the two of them were introduced, they still fell in love. While describing her relationship, she cited “I am lucky I met such a romantic guy. There should be mutual respect, encouragement, and positivity that always help me feel more. Our relationship is a great combination of art and science. We intersect at this wanting for people's good health.”

Shahid Kapoor and Mira Rajput got married in 2015 and have lived a private life since then. While Shahid has a long history in the film industry, Rajput has no connection whatsoever. She came from a wealthy family and currently works as a lifestyle content and fashion influencer, as well as an entrepreneur. Unlike other couples, the two met through an arranged marriage setting; their initial meeting itself was enough for both of them to say yes and get married.

Shahid Kapoor, while featuring on an episode of 'Beer Biceps', opened up about his marriage to Rajput. He shared that he always urges people to get married as soon as they can, calling it the first "big shift" in his life. He further added that his marriage, as well as parenthood, has taught him how to think about others first before anything else. “We are good for each other, we fill each other’s gaps very well”, he added, commenting about how their relationship was meant to be.

‘Assi’ actress Taapsee Pannu married Danish badminton player Mathias Boe on March 23, 2024. The two had first met by chance in 2013 at the inaugural Indian Badminton League. While she was there as a brand ambassador for another team, he was playing for the rivals. The two met and have talked about how they had an instant connection. The beloved couple dated for almost 11 years, until they got married in an intimate setting, blending Punjabi and Christian traditions.

Taapsee and Boe had been together for 11 years before they tied the knot, and even after 13 years, the two have an effortless bond. Pannu, while talking about her relationship to Shubhankar Mishra, opened up about how she often forgets that she is married now. “He never let me feel the burden of a relationship. I almost forget that I am someone who is married,” she shared lovingly.