From Dilip Kumar-Saira Banu to Akshay Kumar-Twinkle Khanna: 5 couples with longest surviving marriages in Bollywood, relationship tips to borrow from them

In the glamourous world of Bollywood, where red-carpet romances are common, relationships often seem to be fickle and shortlived. However, there are some lovely couples whose relationships have stood the test of time and are inspiring for others. Their marriages have stood the test of time, and continue to grow stronger with each passing year. Here we list some Bollywood couples who have lasted decades— and the relationship tips we can all borrow from them.

Late actor Dilip Kumar married fellow actor Saira Banu in 1966, and the couple remained together for over five decades despite public scrutiny and their 22-year age gap! Dilip ji and Saira Banu approached life together as partners, and embraced challenges side by side.
Tip to borrow: Have trust and mutual respect. Saira Banu once said in an interview with The Indian Express that she “never questioned anything” with Dilip Kumar, which showed her deep trust and commitment to their marriage.

Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan tied the knot in 1973 and this power couple has been together for over 50 years. Though not perfect, their marriage has stood the test of time showing their deep commitment to each other, their family, and values.
Tip to borrow: Their shared profession and mutual respect seems to make their bond grow stronger over time. Amitabh remarked that marrying Jaya—a fellow actor who understood the industry—was a blessing, saying he was “fortunate” because she understood his world, as per The Indian Express.

Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri's is a classic love story-- from high-school romance to life-long partners. The couple dated in the 90s, and despite differences in their family backgrounds and faith, they got married in 1991 with their family's blessings. Over the years, this couple has navigated fame, family, and business together for more than three decades.
Tip to borrow: Evolving from possessiveness to security. SRK once admitted in an interview with Filmfare that early in their marriage he was “insanely possessive” about Gauri, but over the years he has now become more secure in their relationship. Their journey shows that emotional maturity matters a lot in marriages— moving from fear or control to trust and freedom helps a relationship breathe, grow and last longer.

Jeetendra and Shobha Kapoor have been married since the 1960s/70s and are often cited as one of Bollywood’s couples whose marriage has lasted decades, and continues to grow stronger with each passing year.
Tip to borrow: Support through life changes. Jeetendra, who was a glamorous figure back in the '70s, has often credited his wife Shobha for stabilising his family life and being his true partner in every sense. This shows that in successful long-term marriages, it's all about the small, everyday things and habits that matter the most than infrequent grand gestures— especially when it is about career, children, health, or aging.

Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna married in 2001, and they seem to be a classic case of opposites attracting. This pair show how modern celebrity marriages evolve with changing roles.
Tip to borrow: Adaptation and shared growth. Twinkle has often spoken about how marriage turned her life around in many interviews and chats, and Akshay often credits her for making him a better person. They show that as people change, a relationship also needs to grow and adapt— instead of cling to old versions of each other. Being open to growing together as life partnerd keeps things alive and marriages stronger.