Ankita Lokhande-Vicky Jain to Mouni Roy-Suraj Nambiar: TV stars who married outside showbiz

While it is true that long filming schedules and on-screen romance often spark real-life chemistry, some celebrities have found their happiness in entirely different worlds, far away from the spotlight. These actors chose partners who have nothing to do with showbiz, proving that love doesn't always need a script. From childhood sweethearts to high-profile business tycoons, here are the popular faces who found their "happily ever after" with people outside the industry.

After winning everyone over as Archana in ‘Pavitra Rishta,’ Ankita Lokhande finally found her happily-ever-after with Vicky Jain. Vicky is a wealthy coal magnate and businessman who brought stability into her life. The couple started dating each other in 2018, following her breakup with Sushant Singh Rajput in 2016. Their star-studded wedding was held on December 14, 2021, at the Grand Hyatt in Mumbai. The duo even got remarried in 2023, exchanging their vows in Europe. They also joined many reality shows together including ‘Bigg Boss 16,’ and ‘Laughter Chefs.’

Barun Sobti, the heartthrob from ‘Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon’, broke a million hearts when he chose a life away from the cameras. He married his childhood sweetheart, Pashmeen Manchanda, on December 12, 2010, in a simple and soulful ceremony at a Gurudwara near Delhi. Their love story is grounded and refreshing. The couple has been blessed twice. On June 28, 2019, they received their sweet daughter Sifat, and in April 2023, their boy Meer joined the family.

Drashti Dhami, who rose to fame with the show ‘Madhubala’, found her perfect match in Neeraj Khemka who is a successful businessman. After dating for years, they tied the knot on February 21, 2015, in a lavish ceremony at the Sun N Sand Hotel in Mumbai. Neeraj has been her rock, staying happily out of the media frenzy while supporting her career. Their joy multiplied when they welcomed their first child, a baby girl, on October 22, 2024.

Shraddha Arya, who is known as Preeta from ‘Kundali Bhagya’, surprised everyone with her wedding announcement. She didn't marry an actor; she fell for Rahul Nagal, a dashing Commander from the Indian Navy. The couple got married on November 16, 2021, in a beautiful, intimate ceremony in New Delhi. Their relationship balances two very different worlds—one of glamour and the other of discipline. Their happiness doubled with the arrival of their twins on November 29, 2024—a baby boy named Shaurya and a baby girl named Siya.

Mouni Roy, who transitioned from TV’s ‘Naagin’ to Bollywood stardom, found love across the ocean. She married Suraj Nambiar, a Dubai-based investment banker, in a stunning destination wedding. They dated each other for three years before their marriage. They tied the knot on January 27, 2022, at the Hilton Goa Resort in Candolim, honoring both Malayali and Bengali traditions. While they keep their private life low-key, they beautifully balance their professional lives between Mumbai and Dubai.