2020 was a very challenging, painful, and tough year for all of us. From wildfires to a war between Armenia and Azerbaijan and finally a global pandemic that claimed more lives than a World War, we saw mankind at its feet in front of an invisible enemy with the capacity to mutate faster than a hyperloop. At a time when millions of people lost their loved ones and early the same number of people became jobless, humanity braved a lot of challenges that faced the world together. In such tough times, every good news that came in between the pandemic served as a ray of hope for us humans.
One such good news is watching our favourite celebrities dressed in mesmerizing wedding attires get hitched. There’s a different kind of following that Bollywood actors and cricketers enjoy in a country like India. We are emotional people and connect well with anything good that happens in the lives of people we know, adore and idealise. We got tens of such moments when some of our favourite celebrities got married amid the pandemic between 2020 and 2021. From Yuzvendra Chahal to Neha Kakkar, social media exploded with wishes for celebrity couples who became each other amid the challenging times of this pandemic. We have a list of 8 such celebrities who rang the wedding bells since March 2020.
Gauhar Khan
Famous TV and film actress and dancer Gauhar Khan married her long-time boyfriend actor-dancer Zaid Darbar on December 25. Pictures of the stunning couple from the wedding ceremony soon got viral and fans celebrated it by trending several hashtags related to the couple. The marriage was followed by a grand reception that was attended by several big names of the industry.
Yuzvendra Chahal
Yuzvendra Chahal was one of the most eligible bachelors of the Indian cricket team until he got to meet dancer, Dhanashree Verma. The two got engaged in September 2020, right ahead of the IPL which was followed by a small wedding ceremony in Gurugram on December 22. Yuzu and Dhanashree make a cute and adorable couple together. The two are often seen playing pranks on each other on social media. They are also popular among the fans for their online conversations.
Neha Kakkar
We all have seen singer Neha Kakkar shedding tears for contestants on Indian Idol. But October 24 was one such rare occasion when Neha found it hard to control herself from blushing and laughing. It was the day the singer got married to the love of her life and singer Rohanpreet Singh. Such is the fanbase of Neha Kakkar that #NehuDaVyah trended on social media for several days after the adorable couple’s wedding.
Kajal Agarwal
The diva from the Telugu and Tamil film industry broke millions of hearts across the country when she posted her pictures where she was seen all dolled up with her businessman husband Gautam Kitchlu. The two got married in a private ceremony in Mumbai on October 30. What followed was a flood of pictures from the wedding ceremony and congratulatory wishes.
Rana Daggubati
Next on the list is our very own BhallalDeo from Baahubali. The character was played by tall, dark, and handsome Rana Daggubati who is known for his acting skills and grey characters. But the actor’s heart seemingly skipped a beat when he saw Miheeka Bajaj. The actor dated the designer for several years before marrying her on August 8 in Hyderabad’s Ramanaidu Studios. The actor shared a picture with his wife on Instagram after the wedding.
Sana Khan
This was probably the most shocking celebrity wedding in recent times. What came as a shock to the entire industry and fans was Sana’s announcement of the end of her short career in the Bollywood industry. The actress quit showbiz to “serve humanity and follow the orders of Islam”. When fans were recovering from this shock, she gave them another shock by marrying Surat-based businessman Anas Sayed on November 20.
Dia Mirza
This celebrity wedding was a little different from all other weddings on the list. Our crush from RHTDM days, Diya got married to businessman Vaibhav Rekhi in an intimate ceremony in Mumbai. Dia wore a traditional red saree for the wedding ceremony and the picture was all over the internet. This is Dia’s second marriage. She was previously married to film producer and writer Sahil Sangha for 11 years before parting ways with him in 2019. This was also the second marriage for Diya’s husband Vaibhav. Another unique thing about the marriage was that the mantras for the marriage were recited by a female priest.
Jasprit Bumrah
The newest entrant on the list is India’s ace pacer and yorker specialist Jasprit Bumrah. After making a mess of the wickets and toes of top batsmen around the world, Boom Boom got stumped after he met sports presenter Sanjana Ganesan. After continuing their secret love affair for some time, the two got hitched in a private wedding ceremony in Goa with the blessings of family members and close friends.
Yami Gautam and Aditya Dhar
On June 4, actor Yami Gautam and filmmaker Aditya Dhar married in a private ceremony in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, and chose a low-key celebration. Gautam chose her mother’s sari for her bridal ensemble, a Pahadi Nath and a dupatta from her grandmother. Gautam also revealed in one of the interviews that their love story began during Uri’s promotions.
Rhea Kapoor and Karan Boolani
On August 14, Rhea Kapoor married her long-term boyfriend Karan Boolani at her father Anil Kapoor’s home in Mumbai’s Juhu. Only close friends and family attended this private event. Kapoor looked like an out-of-the-ordinary bride in an ivory lehenga and a quirky jaal dupatta, which she paired with jewellery by her mother, Sunita Kapoor.
Disha Parmar and Rahul Vaidya
On July 16, actor Disha Parmar married singer Rahul Vaidya in Mumbai. The grand celebrations, which lasted a few days, culminated in a star-studded reception attended by Mika Singh, Arjun Bijlani, and Shweta Tiwari.
Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa Paul
Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa Paul, an actor-couple, married on November 15 in Chandigarh after 11 years of dating. The traditional ceremony, which began with a white-themed engagement, was filled with love and laughter. Rajkummar announced the wedding on social media, writing, “Finally, after 11 years of love, romance, friendship, and fun, I got married to my everything today, my soulmate, my best friend, and my family.” There is no greater joy for me today than being referred to as your husband @patralekhaa.
Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal
Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif’s marriage was one of the most talked-about and covered by the media in Bollywood.
Katrina Kaif, a Bollywood superstar known for her many major films, married Kaushal, who is also well-known for his recent performances. On December 9, 2021, Kaushal married actress Katrina Kaif in a traditional Hindu ceremony at the Six Senses Resort, Fort Barwara in Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan. In India, the wedding received extensive media coverage. There were numerous rumours about the wedding and its filming, which created a huge frenzy around this wedding.
Karishma Tanna and Varun Bangra
Karishma Tanna, best known for her roles in ‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi,’ ‘Naagin 3,’ and ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi 10,’ married her boyfriend Varun Bangera on February 5, 2022. In 2021, Tanna began dating Mumbai-based real estate businessman Varun Bangera. In the same year, they were married in a small ceremony. On February 5, 2022, she got married to Varun Bangera.
The wedding ceremony was held in Mumbai. Many clips from her wedding were widely circulated on the internet, in which she performed for her husband while dressed in her wedding attire.
Sheetal Thakur and Vikrannt Massey
After a very long wait, Vikrant Massey married his fiance Sheetal Thakur. The couple had been dating since 2015 and married in a low-key ceremony in November 2019. However, their wedding was postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Vikrant and Sheetal finally married on February 18, 2022. Vikrant is well-known for his roles in TV shows such as ‘Balika Vadhu,’ ‘Gumrah,’ and ‘Qubool Hai.’ He has also starred in films such as ‘Haseena Dillruba,’ ‘Ginny Weds Sunny,’ and ‘Chhapaak.’
Farhan Akhtar and Shibani Dandekar
Farhan Akhtar, the actor and filmmaker, married for the second time. Farhan was previously married to Adhuna Bhabani for 17 years, married girlfriend Shibani Dandekar on February 19, 2022. Farhan Akhtar’s father, Javed Akhtar, hosted the ceremony at his farmhouse in Khandala. Farhan and Shibani had been in a relationship since 2018.
It was a one-of-a-kind ceremony that showcased the blending of cultures and traditions, with Shibani dressed in a red Christian wedding gown. The atmosphere of this wedding was reminiscent of Farhan Akhtar’s well-known film Zindagi na Milegi Dobara. Overall, it appeared to be a very modern coming-of-age wedding that inspired many others.
Alisha Vaid and Luv Ranjan
Luv Ranjan, the director and producer behind blockbusters such as ‘Pyaar Ka Punchnama’ and ‘Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety,’ has also married. Luv married his college sweetheart Alisha Vaid on February 20, 2022, in Agra.
Khrisha Shah and Anmol Ambani
On February 20, businessman Anil Ambani and Tina Ambani’s elder son Anmol Ambani married entrepreneur Khrisha Shah in Mumbai. Despite the fact that it is an arranged marriage, the couple spent a significant amount of time together before walking down the aisle. According to reports, the couple got engaged in December of last year.
Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor
Bollywood heartthrob Ranbir Kapoor also married during this pandemic era to the very talented actress Alia Bhatt. The latter was praised for her performance in Gangubai. The wedding of this extremely popular couple was yet another highly publicised Bollywood wedding. While filming Brahmastra in 2018, these two began dating (2022). Although Bollywood expected a large destination wedding for this high-profile couple, they married in a private ceremony on their home’s balcony. They will marry in a traditional ceremony in Mumbai on April 14, 2022.
Which couple is your favourite?
