New Delhi: Bollywood and cricket have a special connection. Apart from the Indian Premiere League, it has given rise to several high-profile marriages between actresses and cricketers. The union is a blend of glamour and the sporting world, creating stories that resonate with millions. From Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli to Athiya Shetty and KL Rahul, the couples have a strong bond, inspiring millions and setting couple goals.
In this article, we bring you a well-curated list of notable Indian actresses who have married cricketers and had a successful and happy married life.
Actresses who married cricketers
1. Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma
Anushka Sharma, a leading actress in Bollywood, began dating Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli in 2013. They tied the knot in a fairytale wedding in Italy on December 11, 2017. In 2021, they welcomed their daughter Vamika, and in 2024, they were blessed with a baby boy, Akaay. Anushka and Virat are known for supporting each other and are often seenm cheering for each other in their respective fields.
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2. Sharmila Tagore and Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi
One of the most iconic unions between Bollywood and cricket is that of Sharmila Tagore and Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi. Sharmila was a celebrated actress known for films such as Kashmir Ki Kali and Aradhana, who met Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, affectionately called Tiger, at a party in 1965. Despite being from different religious backgrounds, their relationship flourished, and they tied the knot in 1969. Together, they had three children – Saif Ali Khan, Soha Ali Khan and Saba Ali Khan.
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3. Geeta Basra and Harbhajan Singh
Geeta Basra, known for her roles in films such as The Train, married renowned Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh on October 29, 2015. Their wedding was a grand affair attended by numerous celebrities from the world of showbiz and the Hindi film industry. The couple has two children, daughter Hinaya Heer Plaha and son Jovan Singh Plaha.
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4. Hazel Keech and Yuvraj Singh
British-Mauritian actress Hazel Keech, known for her supporting role in Salman Khan’s Bodyguard, married Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh on November 30, 2016. The couple welcomed their first child, a son named Orion Keech Singh, in January 2022.
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5. Sagarika Ghatge and Zaheer Khan
Sagarika Ghatge rose to fame with the 2007 film Chak De! India starring Shah Rukh Khan. She tied the knot with bowler Zaheer Khan on November 23, 2017. Initially, they kept their relationship private until their engagement in April 2017. Their wedding was an intimate affair, followed by a grand wedding reception attended by celebrities and cricketers.
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6. Athiya Shetty and KL Rahul
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Athiya Shetty, daughter of Suniel Shetty, has been in a relationship with Indian cricketer KL Rahul since 2019. The actress, known for the film Hero, tied the knot in a private ceremony on January 23, 2023, at Suniel Shetty’s farmhouse in Khandala. Their wedding was a grand affair attended by A-listers of Bollywood and celebrities from the cricket world. The couple recently welcomed their firstborn, a daughter.