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Romantic link-ups between co-stars are an everyday affair in tinsel town.
Which actress was seen getting cosy with a star at a suburban party is what makes every gossip monger's day.
But in reality, very few of these flings and relationships manage to survive the test of time. So here's paying a special tribute to those rare 'Made in Bollywood' jodis who lived happily ever after…
Abhishek and Aishwarya: The classy couple
Bollywood's newly-wed couple still continues to be Abhishek and Aishwarya who will celebrate their first anniversary later this month. Not one of those who wear their hearts on their sleeves, news of Ash and Abhi's sudden romance were rubbished by most as a rumour.
And using this to their advantage, the couple decided to have a pat byaah before their relationship would get caught in the storm of media glare and create rough weather. The couple made the entire nation stare in disbelief as the industry's most eligible bachelor went on to marry the ultimate Indian beauty.
Their decision to host an extremely private marriage ceremony ended up being the biggest sell of the year for the media.
Akshay and Twinkle: Man and Wife
He was known for his playboy image while she was the sweet girl-next-door. After being involved in a serious relationship with the very independent Raveena Tandon and a short but intense affair with the very outgoing Shilpa Shetty, this action hero's stunt completely caught us by surprise.
Revealing his alpha-male tendencies, a very macho Akshay Kumar finally decided to get tamed by none other than the very feminine and homely Twinkle Khanna.
Known as a family man today, Akshay owes this new-found status to Twinkle who gave up a career in Bollywood to play that perfect homemaker.
Ajay and Kajol: The beauty and the beast
Opposites attract, and in this case they adhered too. One of the most-sought after actresses back then, Kajol first met Ajay on the sets of Hulchul. As her first reaction, she expresses apprehensions about Ajay's saleability as an actor. But by the time they wrapped up the film, Kajol found herself falling for Ajay's honest and hardworking attitude.
A retrosexual man, Ajay proposed marriage to Kajol exactly ten years back and the two soon got engaged in marital bliss.
Though Kajol reduced the number of films she signed on after marriage and motherhood, her performance and persona has only gone better with Ajay's unconditional support and space.
Manoj and Neha: Desi babu shaheri mem
Theirs is a typical filmy love story. A small town guy who comes to Mumbai with high aspirations, he falls for a city girl who is also struggling to make it big. Someone who found herself lonely in the concrete jungle, Neha is awed by Manoj's uprightness, honesty and down-to-earth attitude.
A romance that was kept a secret for seven long years, Manoj made an instant decision to marry his sweetheart soon after he won the National Award for Pinjar. The couple's marriage in 2005 was such a hasty affair that even Manoj's parents could not make it in time for the occasion.
While Neha enjoyed the role of a homemaker initially, off late the actress seems to have realized why they always say marriage is a happy 'ending' to a love story.
Aditya and Zarina: Role reversal
In an industry where it was considered normal for actors to have second and third marriages and that too with women who were young enough to be their daughters, here as a new case. For the first time an actress, Zarina Wahab defied tradition by marrying a 21-year old Aditya Panscholi. Famous for getting into unpleasant situations because of his impulsive behaviour, Aditya has calmed down when it comes to women only recently.
Commenting on his extra-marital affair, Zarina had once said that she had to forgive him because of his honesty in accepting his mistake.
Perhaps, it is Zarina's accommodating ways that has kept this boat from turning rocky.
Dharmendra and Hema Malini: North met South
One of the hottest couples of Bollywood, Dharmendra and Hema's romance needs no introduction. Known as the 'dream girl', Hema found her dream man at a K Abbas movie premiere in the form of a very-married Dharmendra.
Awed by his personality, the actress who always had a certain sense of dignity and aura attached to her character attracted the Punjab ka puttar with her very Southern grace. After a whirlwind romance, the couple tied the knot secretly and Hema smartly pushed the controversial 'second wife question' under the carpet.
Today Hema Malini calls the shots in the Deol khandaan when she's not busy performing at a classical dance event.
Rishi and Neetu: An evergreen romance
The two most charming personalities of the 70s, Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Singh were one of the most loved on-screen couples. And not surprisingly, the two soon fell in love which was no secret from their families. After announcing the young Kapoor's engagement to his girlfriend at another family wedding, the Kapoors hosted a grand marriage for the couple.
With 20-days of pre-wedding festivities at the RK House and the pheras at the Chembur golf course, Rishi and Neetu truly had a royal climax to their romance. A very much in love with her prince charming, Neetu is known for having sacrificed her career to be the disciplinarian homemaker.
While the couple did have their share of rough patch due to Rishi's fixation with alcohol and his uncontrollable temper, the two share that 'love at first sight' chemistry even today.
Mithun and Yogita: Practise made the couple perfect
While second marriages are nothing new in Bollywood, this one is unique. In one-of-its kind union, Mithun and Yogita were both second-timers. While Mithun was married briefly to Helene, a starlet, Yogita who was Kishore Kumar's third wife divorced the singing legend to settle down with a very groovy Mithun.
But a disco dancer at heart that he was, Mithun Da soon fell for Sri Devi's nakhras. Rumours have it that the two even got married since Sri Devi had no clue about Mithun's marital status.
But few months of scandalous romance and Mithun was back to Yogita with whom the actor has four children.
Amitabh and Jaya: Humility thy name
Union of the two biggest stars, Amitabh and Jaya's falling in love with each other was almost inevitable. He was tall, dark and handsome and she was simplicity personified. A bigger star than Amitabh back then, Jaya was impressed with the manner in which Amitabh had his feet firmly on the ground even though his aspirations touched the clouds. Riding high on the success of Zanjeer, Amitabh decided it was the perfect time for a low-key marriage.
Though episodes like Rekha, Bofors and bankruptcy have taken away the once-upon-a-time charm that the two shared, Jaya has been a pillar of strength and ensured a smooth sailing for hubby Amitabh.
Today they might not be the most romantic yesteryear couple in Bollywood but they are known for their strong value system which is looked upon by many in today's age of cultural evolution.
Randhir and Babita: Can't live without em, can't live with em
Two flamboyant personalities that belonged to Bollywood's rock-and-roll era, Randhir and Babita were the couple that all college-going lovers aspired to be. Babita's aristocrat attitude blended smoothly with Randhir's fun-loving nature to create that perfect balance. A madly in love Randhir went his against family to marry Babita, who quit films after becoming a Kapoor bahu.
However, few years down the line and two daughters later, though she never filed for a divorce, Babita moved out with her daughters to live a more independent life.
Randhir sees of his family on special occasions and is said to have never been involved with anyone but Babita.
Dilip and Saira: An old world charm
Known as the tragedy king of Hindi cinema, Dilip Kumar always had a turmoiled love life. First in love with a married actress Kamini only to later fall for the timeless beauty Madhubala, Dilip Kumar stayed a bachelor till the age of 44.
It was only Saira Banu's youthful innocence that brought him out of his sorrow followed by a marriage proposal. When Dilip Kumar tied the knot with a 22-year old Saira, not many were sure how long the marriage would be last.
One of the longest surviving marriage in the industry today, the couple have a unparalled old world charm and commitment towards each other.
Sunil and Nargis: Till death do us apart
Nargis was the epitome of beauty and grace in Indian cinema and no one felt more strongly about this than a very young and chivalrous Sunil Dutt.
Proposing marriage to this lovely lady came easy to the young Dutt as destiny made him her knight in shining armour on the sets of Mother India.
While marital bliss followed post Mother India that won Nargis a National Award and even international acclaim, the actress succumbed to cancer even before their eldest son Sanjay Dutt's first movie was released
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