In Bollywood, most actresses tie the knot in their 30s, but some fell in love and got married at a very young age, setting aside their career and age concerns. Let’s take a look at the actresses who chose early marriages over stardom:
1. Neetu Kapoor
Neetu Kapoor married Rishi Kapoor at the age of 21 in a love marriage in 1980. At the time, Neetu was one of Bollywood’s top actresses. However, after marriage, she stepped away from films. The couple has two children: son Ranbir Kapoor and daughter Riddhima Kapoor.
2. Dimple Kapadia
Dimple Kapadia became an overnight sensation with her debut film Bobby. At just 15, she married superstar Rajesh Khanna in 1973. Despite the 16-year age gap between them, the couple had two daughters, Twinkle Khanna and Rinke Khanna.
3. Divya Bharti
One of the most beautiful actresses of the 90s, Divya Bharti, married producer Sajid Nadiadwala in 1992 when she was only 18. Tragically, she passed away just 10 months after their marriage, reportedly by suicide, although the reasons remain a mystery.
4. Bhagyashree
Known for her simplicity, Bhagyashree rose to fame with her debut film Maine Pyar Kiya. At 19, she married her long-time boyfriend and businessman Himalay Dassani. Due to family opposition, the couple eloped to get married. After marriage, Bhagyashree left the film industry. The couple has two children, Avantika and Abhimanyu Dassani.
5. Urvashi Dholakia
Television’s iconic Komolika, Urvashi Dholakia, found her life partner at just 16 and got married in 1979. By 18, she became a mother to twin boys.
6. Saira Banu
The legendary couple Saira Banu and Dilip Kumar tied the knot on October 11, 1966, when Saira was 22 and Dilip was 44. Saira had admired Dilip since she was 12. Although the couple had no children, they were each other’s greatest support.
7. Babita Kapoor
The stunning Babita married Randhir Kapoor at the age of 23. The two were close friends before falling in love. However, Randhir’s father, Raj Kapoor, agreed to their marriage only on the condition that Babita would leave acting post-wedding. Babita accepted and married Randhir on November 6, 1971. The couple has two daughters, Karisma and Kareena Kapoor.
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