Bollywood Romances Reel and Real

We list out Bollywood's top pairs of 2010 – some created box office magic while others will probably never be seen together. From Shahid-Priyanka's onscreen and off-screen romance, to Ranbir-Katrina, whose rumoured romance might have been the reason for their real life romances going kaput, to Farhan-Deepika's pairing in 'Karthik Calling Karthik' and all the way to SRK-Kajol's grand comeback together to the big screen, we have it all, right here for you. Read on as we celebrate tinsel town's most talked about pairs.

Shahrukh Khan-Kajol

Kajol and Shahrukh Khan's 'My Name is Khan' was the most awaited release of the year. The duo starred opposite each other after almost eight years and fans were eagerly hoping they would recreate the magic of their previous hits. It was a treat watching them onscreen together. After Kajol's long sabbatical post marriage and child, the audience was waiting to see them make a comeback soon. And everyone was surprised when she turned down 'Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna' and decided to do 'Fanaa' with Aamir Khan instead. The most celebrated pair since Amitabh-Rekha, this pair comes second only because of the 8-year-old gap since 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham'.

Ranbir-Katrina

Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif looked great together in 'Rajneeti' after their first successful outing in 'Ajab Prem Ki Gazab Kahani'. While rumours of on and off-screen romance abounded, Deepika and Ranbir called it quits and there was visible strain between Katrina and Salman during promotions and film parties. Whether this 'work romance' was just a publicity gimmick or not, there's no discounting the great chemistry these two have onscreen.

Hrithik-Barbara

Their debut film might have bombed at the box office in India but the good-looking pair set the screen on fire in 'Kites'. Everyone was talking about Hrithik Roshan and Barbara Mori's amazing chemistry. While men fell for the svelte Barbara and a friend of mine couldn't stop gushing about her lip movements, women swooned over Bollywood Greek god Hrithik Roshan. Rumour mills were abuzz, talking about the sparks in real life too. But little was heard of the off-screen romance after Sussanne and Barbara started happily chatting up on Twitter.

Imran-Sonam

Imran and Sonam were the most anticipated fresh new pair, cast as the main leads in 'I Hate Luv Storys'. Sonam brought the vivacity of Juhi Chawla back to the big screen and made her presence felt in Bollywood. We haven't seen much of Imran since his sensational debut in 'Jaane Tu…Ya Jaane Na'. A lot was riding on this film but their first outing together failed to set the screen on fire. Their chemistry was thanda and the acting wasn't up to the mark. So here's hoping that there pairing isn't written off just yet.

Farhan–Deepika

In what was the most unlikely pairing of the year, Deepika Padukone and Farhan Akhtar were one of the most talked about couples in Vijay Lalwani's 'Karthik Calling Karthik'. While the film didn't do too well, their performance won over the hearts of fans with their easy rapport and great chemistry. Farhan's complex character got the critics votes and Deepika charmed the audience in her role as the conflicted girlfriend. We hope to see them onscreen again soon.

Akshay-Deepika

Akshay Kumar and Deepika Padukone were again seen together in Sajid Khan's 'Housefull' and this time the comedy worked at the box office. Their previous release 'Chandni Chowk to China' didn't do too well. Though Akshay's simpleton act did not go down well with the audience, Indian or international, the film got noticed for Deepika's winsome smile and the stunts that were hugely inspired by Jackie Chan films and Lucy Liu in 'Kill Bill 2'.

Saif-Kareena

Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor sizzled in the promos of 'Kurbaan' but the film proved to be an out-and-out dud. The real-life couple was starring opposite each other for the first time since they got together. Saif and Kareena have rubbished gossip about any impending nuptials in the near future and have said that they are happy to be in love and would like to focus on their individual careers. Despite their first two films together, 'Tashan' and 'Kurbaan', bombing, here's hoping that they will be third time lucky in 'Agent Vinod'.

Shahid-Priyanka

Shahid Kapur and Priyanka Chopra ruled as the #1 onscreen pair of 2009. While their performances in Vishal Bhardwaj's 'Kaminey' received rave reviews, rumour mills were abuzz with stories about their 'real-life' chemistry. Bollywood grapevine has it that love blossomed during the shoot when Shahid 'saved' Priyanka when they both slipped and fell from a scooter. The couple was soon spotted together. Since both had just come out of relationships, B-town's eyes were all on them. But even before they could officially announce that they were a couple, buzz is that Priyanka and Shahid have called it quits. We wish they would patch things up if only to witness their undeniably magical chemistry onscreen once more.

*prays* Please let Agent Vinod be a hit for my laila majnu. My lovebirds arent gonna give up working together till their film works, oh let their film work! Maybe they might get married in celebration, who knows! 😆