Dhanush-Aishwarya to Shahid Kapoor-Mira Rajput: 9 popular actors who chose an arranged marriage

Here's a list of popular Indian actors who found love in arranged marriages. 

Many Indian actors got married after falling love with their co-stars. But there are a few of them who opted for arranged marriage and are a good example for those planning to choose the same path. Check out who all have found love in arranged marriages.

Tamil director and producer, Kasthuri Raja's son Dhanush got married to South Indian superstar, Rajinikanth's daughter, Aishwarya in 2004. In an interview, before Dhanush's wedding he said, "It is an arranged marriage and both our parents have accepted the proposal."

Last year, in 2020 post lockdown Kajal Aggarwal and Gautam Kitchlu got married. Kajal’s parents had taken the lead to find a groom for their daughter. Kajal also had left the decision to her parents, and now she is happily married to Gautham. 

Shahid Kapoor and Mira Rajput got married on July 7, 2015 and they are blessed with two children daughter Misha and younger son Zain. It was said that, they both were introduced to each other through their families who belong to the same community. 

on October 22, 2011. In an interview, the actor had said, "It was more like a love-cum-arranged marriage." The couple have a daughter together, born in May 2017.

Neil Nitin Mukesh and Rukmini also had an arranged marriage in Udaipur. Neil in an interview said, “There’s nothing shocking about it. Sometimes we overlook things, which our parents don’t and it’s coming together of two families. And when you look into detailing, it makes more sense. It’s a strong foundation."

Actress Esha Deol and businessman Bharat Takhtani got married in June, 29, 2012. Esha's mother Hema Malini always wanted her daughters to marry someone outside the film industry. 

Govinda and Sunita got married in 1987 and still going strong. The couple has two children daughter, Narmmadaa Ahuja, and a son, Yashvardhan Ahuja. It was reportedly said that Sunita was Govinda's mothers choice.

Vivek Oberoi and Priyanka Alva got married in 2010. Before Vivek's wedding was announced, he himself had said it is an arranged marriage. Vivek confessed, "I don't mind an arranged marriage. The girl my parents choose could be the girl of my dreams." He also said that he found that perfect girl, thanks to his parents!

Madhuri Dixit and Dr Sriram Nene got married in the year 1999. Later  the actress settled down in the US with her husband. They have two boys Arin and Ryan. It was reported that Madhuri met Nene through her brother, Ajit Dixit.