Top Indian Cricketers Who Married Famous Bollywood Actresses: Virat Kohli- Anushka Sharma To KL Rahul- Athiya Shetty And Others

Top Indian Cricketers Married Famous Actresses: Cricket and Bollywood are two of India's largest industries, and when celebrities from these two fields unite and form a relationship, it attracts worldwide attention. Many Indian cricketers have fallen in love with Bollywood actresses, creating some of the most glitzy and talked-about love stories. Over the years, several cricketers have dated and married famous actresses, beautifully blending sports and entertainment.

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma are the most loved Bollywood- cricket couple. They are known for their strong love, mutual respect, care and understanding for each other. Anushka is always seen cheering and supporting Virat Kohli on and off the field. Similarly, Virat is also often seen praising his wife Anushka. KL Rahul- Athiya Shetty to Harbhajan Singh-Geeta Basra, some couples are in the limelight since the beginning of their relationship. Some are still together, some part ways, in this article, we bring you the top 10 Indian cricketers who dated and later married famous actresses, making them one of the most loved celebrity couples in the country.

1. Virat Kohli- Anushka Sharma

Around 2013, cricket star Virat Kohli and Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma fell in love after meeting at a commercial ad shoot. After receiving a lot of media attention, they were married in a private ceremony in Italy on December 11, 2017. They welcomed their daughter Vamika in January 2021 and Son Akaay in February 2024. Virat is a mainstay of the Indian cricket squad today, and Anushka is always seen supporting and cheering him in the cricket stadium.

 

 

 

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2. KL Rahul- Athiya Shetty

KL Rahul and actress Athiya Shetty, daughter of actor Suniel Shetty, kept their relationship private before making it public through social media posts. They got married on January 23, 2023, in an intimate ceremony. The couple is going to welcome their first child very soon in 2025. KL Rahul remains an integral part of India's cricket squad.

 

 

 

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3. Harbhajan Singh- Geeta Basra

Harbhajan Singh and actress Geeta Basra (Image: Instagram)

Spinner Harbhajan Singh and actress Geeta Basra, who was born in Britain, were married on October 29, 2015, in Jalandhar, Punjab. In July 2016, their daughter Hinaya Heer Plaha was born, and in July 2021, their son Jovan Veer Singh Plaha was born. Geeta concentrates on family life, while Harbhajan delved into commentary after retiring from international cricket.

4. Yuvraj Singh- Hazel Keech

Yuvraj Singh with his wife Hazel Keech and kids (Image: Instagram)

Yuvraj Singh, an all-around player, and Hazel Keech, an actress from Britain and Mauritius, became engaged in November 2015 and were married on November 30, 2016. Orion, their son, was born on January 25, 2022, and Aura, their daughter, was born on August 25, 2023. Hazel stepped away from acting to concentrate on her family, while Yuvraj resigned from cricket and is now active in several business projects.

5. Zaheer Khan- Sagarika Ghatge

Former fast bowler Zaheer Khan and actress Sagarika Ghatge, who starred in "Chak De! India," got married on November 23, 2017. As of yet, the couple have not had any children. Sagarika keeps up her acting profession, while Zaheer is actively involved in coaching and cricket commentary.

 

 

 

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6. Hardik Pandya- Natasa Stankovic

Hardik Pandya-Natasa Stankovic (Image: Instagram)

All-rounder Hardik Pandya and Serbian actress-dancer and actress Natasa Stankovic got engaged in January 2020 and posted on social, causing an intense stir on social media. They married later that year and welcomed their son, Agastya, in July 2020. However, things turned bitter in 2024 and they got divorced. Hardik remains a key player for India and Natasa balances her time between modelling, dance and family.

7. Yuzvendra Chahal- Dhanashree Verma

The romance between leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal and bollywood choreographer Dhanashree Verma started in dance classes. They tied their knot on December 22, 2020, but unfortunately they are now separated after finalising divorce on 20 February 2025. On social media, people critised Dhanshree and now Chahal was spotted with RJ Mahvesh in cricket stadium during Champions Trophy 2025 final that India won.

 

 

 

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8. Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi- Sharmila Tagore

Mansoor Ali Khan- Sharmila Tagore (Image: Instagram/@saba ali khan)

Former Indian cricketer and the late Nawab of Pataudi and Mansoor Ali Khan tied the knot with veteran actress Sharmila Tagore on December 27, 1969, which became hot news in those days. They had three children: Son Saif Ali Khan, daughter Saba Ali Khan and Soha Ali Khan. Mansoor Ali Khan passed away in 2011, while Sharmila is still regarded as a significant personality in Indian cinema.

9. Mohammad Azharuddin- Sangeeta Bijlani

Mohammad Azharuddin and actress Sangeeta Bijlani (Image: Getty image)

Former Indian captain Mohammad Azharuddin and actress Sangeeta Bijlani wed in 1996, after a well-publicized romance. The pair separated in 2010 after failing to conceive together. Sangeeta keeps a low profile and lives a quiet life, whereas Azharuddin is active in cricket administration and politics.

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