In the glamour world of Bollywood, relationships often take unexpected turns, and some couples choose to live separately without opting for a divorce. Here's a look at seven such Bollywood couples who have taken the route of living apart while maintaining their marital status.
- Govinda & Sunita Ahuja
Recently, Sunita Ahuja, wife of actor Govinda, revealed that they live in separate homes. However, she dismissed rumors of a divorce, explaining their decision to live apart due to personal reasons. - Mahima Chaudhary & Bobby Mukherjee
Actress Mahima Chaudhary, known for her roles in Pardes and Dhadkan, married Bobby Mukherjee in 2006. They had a daughter in 2007 but decided to separate in 2013. Despite their separation, they have not filed for divorce. - Randhir Kapoor & Babita Kapoor
The iconic couple, Randhir Kapoor and Babita, married in 1971 and have two daughters, Karisma and Kareena Kapoor. Their relationship faced a rough patch in the 1980s, leading them to live separately. However, they rekindled their relationship in 2007, though they never divorced. - Sandeep Soparkar & Jesse Randhawa
Choreographer Sandeep Soparkar and supermodel Jesse Randhawa tied the knot in 2009. After seven years, they separated in 2016 but have not pursued a divorce. - Gulzar & Rakhi
Legendary lyricist and director Gulzar married actress Rakhi in the 1970s. They have a daughter, Meghna Gulzar. Despite their separation years ago, they never officially divorced. - Piyush Sachdev & Akanksha Ravat
TV actors Piyush Sachdev and Akanksha Ravat married in 2012 but separated in 2017. Their divorce has yet to be finalized. - Rajesh Khanna & Dimple Kapadia
Bollywood’s first superstar, Rajesh Khanna, married actress Dimple Kapadia in 1973. They had two daughters, Twinkle and Rinke Khanna. After nine years, they separated in 1982 but never divorced. Rajesh Khanna passed away in 2012.
These couples prove that while love might fade or change, it doesn't always mean the end of a relationship through divorce.
