Ranbir-Alia To Saif-Kareena: 10 Bollywood Celebrities Who Proposed Abroad

Bollywood romances on the silver screen have set the benchmark for grand gestures and epic love stories for decades. Yet, behind the bright studio lights and scripted dialogues, Hindi cinema's leading stars often write real-life love stories that are just as cinematic.

Here is an in-depth look at 10 Bollywood couples who took their romance overseas, the stories behind their dreamy proposals, and an update on their family life and current marriage status.

10 Bollywood Celebrities Who Proposed Abroad

Celebrity Couple	Proposal Location	Wedding Date	Children / Family	Current Marriage Status
Ranbir Kapoor & Alia Bhatt	Masai Mara, Kenya	14 April 2022	1 Daughter (Raha)	Happily Married
Saif Ali Khan & Kareena Kapoor	Paris, France	16 October 2012	2 Sons (Taimur & Jeh)	Happily Married
Abhishek Bachchan & Aishwarya Rai	New York City, USA	20 April 2007	1 Daughter (Aaradhya)	Married
Priyanka Chopra & Nick Jonas	Crete, Greece	1–2 December 2018	1 Daughter (Malti Marie)	Happily Married
Sonam Kapoor & Anand Ahuja	New York City, USA	8 May 2018	1 Son (Vayu)	Happily Married
Kunal Kemmu & Soha Ali Khan	Paris, France	25 January 2015	1 Daughter (Inaaya)	Happily Married
Karan Singh Grover & Bipasha Basu	Koh Samui, Thailand	30 April 2016	1 Daughter (Devi)	Happily Married
Ali Fazal & Richa Chadha	Maldives	October 2022 (Celebrations)	1 Daughter	Happily Married
Shilpa Shetty & Raj Kundra	Paris, France	22 November 2009	1 Son (Viaan), 1 Daughter (Samisha)	Married
Sonali Bendre & Goldie Behl	New York City, USA	12 November 2002	1 Son (Ranveer)	Happily Married

1. Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt (Masai Mara, Kenya)

Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt’s romance began during the filming of Ayan Mukerji's fantasy adventure,Brahmāstra. Both share a profound love for nature and wildlife safaris, which made Kenya's iconic Masai Mara national reserve the natural backdrop for their special moment.

In 2022, on an episode of Koffee with Karan, Alia revealed that Ranbir surprised her completely in the midst of the African savannah. Without alerting her beforehand, he got down on one knee in the untouched wilderness and presented the ring, having secretly arranged for a local guide to take candid photographs of the proposal.

The couple tied the knot on April 14, 2022 in an intimate ceremony on the balcony of their Vastu residence in Bandra, Mumbai. In November 2022, they welcomed their daughter, Raha Kapoor. The pair continue to live happily in Mumbai.

2. Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan (Paris, France)

Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor's romance blossomed during the shooting of the film Tashan (2008). Eager to make their bond official, Saif popped the question twice before, but Kareena was hesitant to make an immediate commitment to marriage.

Deciding to go all out, the Nawab of Pataudi chose Parisfollowing in the footsteps of his late father, Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, who had proposed to Sharmila Tagore in the same city. Saif first broached the subject at the Ritz Hotel bar, and later went down on one knee outside the Notre-Dame Cathedral to seal the deal.This time, Kareena said yes.

Affectionately dubbed 'Saifeena' by fans and media alike, they married in a high-profile registry and reception on October 16, 2012. Today, they remain one of Bollywood's most celebrated power couples and are proud parents to two sons, Taimur (born in 2016) and Jehangir, fondly called Jeh (born in 2021).

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3. Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan (New York City, USA)

Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai worked on multiple projects together, but mutual sparks ignited into love while filming Mani Ratnam’s acclaimed drama Guru. During an earlier shoot in New York, Abhishek would often stand on his hotel balcony, wishing that one day he could share his life with Aishwarya.

In January 2007, during the New York premiere of Guru, Abhishek took Aishwarya out onto that very same hotel balcony overlooking the Manhattan skyline and asked her to marry him using a prop ring from the film set.

The duo exchanged vows on April 20, at the Bachchan family residence, Prateeksha, in Mumbai. In November 2011, they welcomed their daughter, Aaradhya Bachchan.

4. Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas (Crete, Greece)

Priyanka Chopra and American singer-songwriter Nick Jonas moved quickly through a passionate romance that captured worldwide headlines. After only a few dates, Nick knew she was the one. He closed down a prestigious Tiffany & Co. boutique in London with his brothers to pick out the perfect engagement ring.

Nick planned a getaway to the Greek island of Crete to celebrate Priyanka’s birthday in July 2018. Wanting to ensure the proposal stood out as its own memorable event, he waited until midnight after her birthday had passed, got down on one knee, and asked her to marry him beneath the Mediterranean night sky.

The couple married in December 2018 at the Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur through traditional Hindu and Christian ceremonies. In January 2022, they welcomed their daughter, Malti Marie Chopra Jonas, via surrogate. They are happily married, living in Los Angeles while managing active global careers.

5. Sonam Kapoor Ahuja and Anand Ahuja (New York City, USA)

Fashion icon Sonam Kapoor and entrepreneur Anand Ahuja started dating in 2015 after meeting through mutual acquaintances. Anand's proposal was remarkably spontaneous and unscripted.

While strolling down a busy street in New York City, Anand suddenly dropped his bicycle, fell to one knee in the middle of the pavement, and asked Sonam to spend the rest of her life with him. Taken aback by the sweet, unguarded gesture, Sonam immediately accepted.

The couple tied the knot in May 2018 in a traditional Sikh Anand Karaj ceremony in Bandra, Mumbai. In August 2022, they welcomed their son, Vayu Kapoor Ahuja. The family divides their time between London, Delhi, and Mumbai, sharing glimpses of their life on social media.

6. Kunal Kemmu and Soha Ali Khan (Paris, France)

Much like her elder brother Saif, Soha Ali Khan found herself in the French capital for the most pivotal romantic milestone of her life. In 2014, while the couple was on an extended month-long European holiday visiting cities such as Rome and London, Kunal secretly tweaked their itinerary.

He arranged a trip to Paris on an impulse, quietly roping in local friends to purchase a bespoke engagement ring.Against the charming Parisian scenery, Kunal presented the ring, and Soha took to social media to share the joyous news.

Kunal and Soha were married in a quiet, civil ceremony at their Khar residence in Mumbai on 25 January 2015. In September 2017, they welcomed their daughter, Inaaya Naumi Kemmu. Known for their balanced, grounded lifestyle, they remain happily married.

7. Karan Singh Grover and Bipasha Basu (Koh Samui, Thailand)

Karan Singh Grover and Bipasha Basu's paths crossed while shooting the horror film Alone in 2015. Their quick connection blossomed into a deep relationship.

To mark the close of the year, the couple took a holiday to the tropical island of Koh Samui in Thailand.On New Year's Eve (December 31, 2015), as midnight fireworks illuminated the night sky above the shoreline, Karan went down on one knee, offered her a ring, and asked her to be his wife. It took an emotional Bipasha several minutes to take it all in before saying yes.

The pair tied the knot on April 30, 2016 in an authentic Bengali ceremony, coining their bond the "Monkey Love" marriage. In November 2022, they welcomed their daughter, Devi Basu Singh Grover. They live together in Mumbai.

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8. Ali Fazal and Richa Chadha (Maldives)

Actors Ali Fazal and Richa Chadha met on the sets of the hit comedy Fukrey in 2012, developing a close friendship that turned romantic around 2015.

While holidaying in the Maldives, Ali planned a secluded candlelight dinner on a private island sandbank. Although he had initially entertained over-the-top concepts like a helicopter entrance, he chose an intimate and personal setting. After popping the question and hearing a joyful "yes," Ali was reportedly so relieved from the weeks of stress that he took a peaceful nap right there on the beach!

Though they formally registered their marriage during the pandemic in 2020, the couple held their multi-city wedding celebrations in October 2022 across Delhi, Lucknow, and Mumbai. In July 2024, they welcomed their first child, a baby girl, and continue their thriving personal and production partnership in Mumbai.

9. Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra (Paris, France)

Businessman Raj Kundra left no stone unturned when proposing to actress Shilpa Shetty. Recognising her penchant for grand romantic gestures, Raj arranged an entire floor of the prestigious Le Grand Hotel in Paris for the occasion.

He invited Shilpa under the guise of an ordinary lunch date, accompanied by a live violinist playing romantic tunes.Raj presented her with a massive 20-carat heart-shaped solitaire diamond ring. The lavish gesture swept Shilpa off her feet, prompting an immediate "yes."

Shilpa and Raj were married on November 22, 2009 in a lavish ceremony in Khandala. They have two children: a son named Viaan Raj Kundra (born in 2012) and a daughter named Samisha Shetty Kundra (welcomed via surrogacy in 2020). The couple remains together at their sea-facing residence in Juhu, Mumbai.

10. Sonali Bendre and Goldie Behl (New York City, USA)

Filmmaker Goldie Behl was captivated by actress Sonali Bendre from the moment they met on the sets of Naaraaz in 1994. Although it took four years of persistent friendship to win her heart, Goldie’s proposal was memorable.

While visiting New York City, Goldie organised a private evening and presented Sonali with a ring, asking her to spend the rest of her life with him. The sincerity of his words won over the actress, cementing a bond that has weathered profound life challenges.

The couple married on November 12, 2002. They have a son, Ranveer Behl, born in 2005. Over the years, their marriage has emerged as one of the most resilient in the film industry, particularly highlighted by Goldie’s steadfast support during Sonali’s successful battle against cancer in 2018. They remain happily married in Mumbai.

Whether on the golden savannahs of Kenya, along the romantic boulevards of Paris, or amid the glittering skylines of New York, these Bollywood couples prove that genuine romance transcends borders.