Some Bollywood celebs have courageously chosen love beyond religious lines. From Hina Khan to Sonakshi Sinha, these stars have embraced interfaith partnerships.
Their journeys are not just personal choices but powerful statements that challenge norms and encourage acceptance.
Here’s a look at 7 Bollywood stars who opted for interfaith marriages, celebrating the spirit of unity in diversity:
1- Hina Khan & Rocky Jaiswal
Hina Khan and Rocky Jaiswal’s relationship beautifully illustrates how love can rise above cultural and religious differences. Hina, a Kashmiri Muslim, met Rocky, a Hindu from Kolkata, on the sets of Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai in 2009—she starred as the lead, while he worked as the supervising producer. What began as a friendship gradually turned into a deep bond. After 13 years together, the couple got married on June 4, 2025, in an intimate ceremony that also marked a moment of strength and resilience, as Hina continues her brave fight against stage 3 breast cancer.
2- Sonakshi Sinha & Zaheer Iqbal
After being in a relationship for seven years, Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal tied the knot on June 23, 2024. The couple chose to marry under the Special Marriage Act, embracing an interfaith union with the full support of their families. Sonakshi shared that love was the only thing that truly mattered for them—describing it as “the universal religion” that transcended all boundaries.
3- Soha Ali Khan and Kunal Khemmu
Soha Ali Khan and Kunal Khemmu, who come from different religious backgrounds, first crossed paths while working on the 2009 film Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge. Their relationship blossomed over the years, leading to a romantic engagement in Paris in July 2014. The couple tied the knot on January 25, 2015, in an intimate ceremony at Soha’s Mumbai home, surrounded by close family. They later welcomed their daughter, Inaaya Naumi Khemu, on September 29, 2017.
4- Kareena Kapoor & Saif Ali Khan
Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan’s romance blossomed during the filming of Tashan in 2008, evolving into a deep relationship rooted in mutual respect, love, and shared beliefs. Despite coming from different religious backgrounds and a decade-wide age difference, the couple never allowed societal expectations to influence their journey. They tied the knot in 2012 through a simple, graceful ceremony under the Special Marriage Act. Now parents to two sons, Taimur and Jeh, Kareena and Saif continue to be one of Bollywood’s most celebrated and enduring couples.
5- Genelia D’Souza & Riteish Deshmukh
Genelia D’Souza and Riteish Deshmukh’s love story began in 2003 during their debut film. Coming from different religious backgrounds—Genelia is Catholic and Riteish is Hindu—the couple dated for nearly ten years before tying the knot in 2012. They celebrated their union with both Hindu and Christian ceremonies, beautifully honoring each other’s traditions. Their bond continues to be one of Bollywood’s most beloved and enduring romances.
6- Shahrukh Khan & Gauri Khan
Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan’s love story is one of Bollywood’s most iconic. Shah Rukh, a Muslim, and Gauri, a Hindu, met as teenagers in Delhi and began dating in the 1980s. After a six-year relationship, the couple got married in 1991. They had a traditional Hindu wedding to honor Gauri’s family’s wishes, followed by a court marriage and a nikaah ceremony, reflecting their mutual respect and faith.
7- Manoj Bajpayee & Shabana Raza
Manoj Bajpayee and Shabana Raza, who come from Hindu and Muslim backgrounds respectively, tied the knot in 2006, embracing each other’s beliefs with deep respect. Together, they’ve nurtured a balanced and loving family environment, allowing their daughter the freedom to choose her own faith. Shabana, known as Neha during her acting career, later transitioned into production, working alongside Manoj as a creative partner.
8- Zarina Wahab and Aditya Pancholi
Zarina Wahab and Aditya Pancholi tied the knot in 1986, embracing their interfaith relationship—Zarina is Muslim, while Aditya is Hindu. Though Aditya did not convert, he adopted a Muslim name for their nikaah ceremony as a gesture of respect. Their marriage has been a blend of both cultures, and despite facing ups and downs, the couple has remained committed, and grounded in mutual love and understanding.
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