Shahid Kapoor-Kareena Kapoor to Ranbir Kapoor-Deepika Padukone: Bollywood exes who reunited on screen after break up

Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor Khan were once Bollywood’s ultimate young couple. Their breakup occurred during the making of the romantic classic ‘Jab We Met’, directed by Imtiaz Ali, though they completed the film professionally. Years later, they reunited in the crime drama ‘Udta Punjab’, directed by Abhishek Chaubey, sharing the screen again after moving on in their personal lives.

Once one of the industry’s most talked-about couples, Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone split in 2009 after a serious relationship. Despite the emotional fallout, they reunited for the blockbuster ‘Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani’, directed by Ayan Mukerji, which became a massive crowd favourite. Their chemistry remained electric, prompting another collaboration in ‘Tamasha’, helmed by Imtiaz Ali. Both films reaffirmed their status as one of Bollywood’s most beloved on-screen pairs.

Akshay Kumar and Shilpa Shetty’s relationship once had fans convinced wedding bells were inevitable. Their breakup reportedly occurred amid controversies surrounding Akshay’s personal life. Ironically, they were filming the romantic drama ‘Dhadkan’, directed by Dharmesh Darshan, during this turbulent period. The film also starred Suniel Shetty and featured the former couple as lovers on screen.

Few relationships have generated as much intrigue as that of Amitabh Bachchan and Rekha. Their alleged romance made headlines while they worked together on films like ‘Do Anjaane’ and ‘Ganga Ki Saugandh’. Yet the most talked-about collaboration came later with ‘Silsila’, directed by Yash Chopra, which also starred Jaya Bachchan. The film’s real-life parallels added an extra layer of fascination for audiences.

Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif dated for several years before parting ways in 2016. Interestingly, they had already signed ‘Jagga Jasoos’, directed by Anurag Basu, during their relationship. The film faced repeated delays, reportedly due to discomfort between the former partners after the breakup. Even so, they completed the project professionally, sharing screen space despite the personal strain.

Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif’s relationship attracted massive media attention before they eventually parted ways. Despite this, they continued to collaborate in major projects, beginning with ‘Ek Tha Tiger’ and its sequel ‘Tiger Zinda Hai’, both directed by Kabir Khan (first film) and Ali Abbas Zafar (sequel). They later reunited again in ‘Bharat’ and the spy actioner ‘Tiger 3’, proving their enduring box-office appeal as a pair.

Shahid Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra reportedly grew close while filming ‘Kaminey’, directed by Vishal Bhardwaj. Their romance ended in 2011, but they maintained cordial terms. Soon after, they reunited for the romantic drama ‘Teri Meri Kahaani’, helmed by Kunal Kohli, demonstrating a mature approach to their professional commitments.