Bollywood has proven time and again that romance is its forte,
giving us some epic love stories where two soul mates prove to be the
epitome of true love. Actors breathe life into these characters and
often two actors manage to create so much chemistry that their pairing
proves to be a hit not once, but multiple times. BollyCurry brings to
you a list of such magical on-screen couples that went down in the
history of Indian Cinema.
In the success party
of a Telugu film,
Guru Dutt spotted
Waheeda Rehman and decided to groom
her into acting for Hindi films. They were first paired opposite each
other in the soulful and romantic movie,
Pyaasa (1957).Today, the
film is among the top 25 Bollywood movies that are labelled a 'Must
See'.
Waheeda Rehman considered
Guru Dutt to be her mentor and their
pair gave numerous hits together like
Kaagaz Ke Phool (1959),
Chaudhvin Ka Chand (1960) and
Sahib, Bibi Aur Ghulam (1962).
Personal differences and the early death of
Guru Dutt saw the end of
this couple on silver-screen; but even decades later, they continue to
be cherished as one of the most evergreen couples of Bollywood.
Raj Kapoor and
Nargis were first paired opposite each other in
Aag
(1948) where they played childhood sweethearts. They ruled the
silver-screens for almost a decade working in sixteen films, including
classics like
Andaz (1949),
Barsaat (1949),
Awaara (1951),
Bewafa (1952) and
Shree 420 (1955). Their last movie together was
Jagte Raho (1956),
which had
Nargis only in a guest appearance.
Dharmendra Singh Deol and
Hema Malini were first seen opposite each other in
Tum Haseen Main Jawaan (1970) followed by many other films; but the movie which made them a blockbuster couple was
Seeta Aur Geeta (1972). They went on to give numerous hits over almost two decades including acclaimed films like
Sholay (1975),
Charas (1976),
Dream Girl (1977),
Chacha Bhatija (1977)
and
Dillagi (1978).
On-screen chemistry spilled off-screen as these two superstars decided
to tie the knot despite the fact that
Dharmendra was a married man with
children. For this purpose, they converted to Islam, so that
Dharmendra
could maintain both his relationships.
Do Anjaane (1976)
saw
Amitabh Bachchan and
Rekha cast opposite each other for the first
time. Their hit pairing was repeated in blockbusters like
Khoon Pasina (1977),
Muqaddar Ka Sikandar (1978) and
Suhaag (1979). Their last and most remembered movie is
Silsila (1981). It was rumored that the duo had an affair while filming
Silsila; However, decades later, Bachchan still continues to deny it.
Shah Rukh Khan and
Kajol Devgn came together for the first time in
Baazigar (1993)
and almost two decades later, this magical duo is still one of the most
loved couples of Bollywood. They've worked together in superhits like
Karan Arjun (1995),
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998) and
Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham (2001). Their most remembered and cherished movie is
Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge (1995), which ran for more than 500 weeks at a theater in Mumbai. Their last movie together was
My Name Is Khan (2010) and even today fans continue to wish to see them paired opposite each other.
When it comes to love and romance,
Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988) is an iconic movie which is regarded as Bollywood's
Romeo and Juliet.
Its leads,
Aamir Khan and
Juhi Chawla, shot to fame overnight, credit
to the success of the film. Their pairing proved to be lovable as they
were cast together in several movies after that, the most remembered of
which are comedy-dramas like
Hum Hain Rahi Pyaar Ke (1993)
and
Ishq (1997).
Salman Khan and
Madhuri Dixit Nene gave hits together like
Saajan (1991) and
Dil Tera Aashiq (1993) but their most successful movie was
Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (1994) which is considered to be one of the biggest blockbusters of Bollywood. They also shared screen-space in
Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam (2002) though they weren't paired opposite each other.
Salman Khan and Karisma Kapur were first seen together in
Jaagruti (1992). They were also paired opposite each other in movies like
Andaz Apna Apna (1994) which is considered a cult movie despite being a flop in its day and
Judwaa (1997), which was a hit. Their most remembered movie is
Biwi No.1 (1999) which was the biggest hit of the year. Apart from playing romantic leads, Salman and Karisma also shared screen-space in
Hum Saath Saath Hain (1999)
where they were paired opposite Sonali Bendre and Saif Ali Khan respectively.
Govinda
and Karisma Kapur are considered to be the jodi with perhaps the most
unique chemistry in Bollywood. First seen together in
Muqabla (1993), they are most loved for their pairing in comedy movies like
Raja Babu (1994),
Coolie No.1 (1995),
Saajan Chale Sasural (1996) and
Hero No.1 (1997).
Last
but not least,
Rishi Kapoor and
Neetu Singh, who are regarded as one of
the most romantic couples of Bollywood started their journey with
Zehreela Insaan (1974). They've starred together in memorable movies like
Rafoo Chakkar (1975),
Khel Khel Mein (1975)
and
Kabhie Kabhie (1976). Their most successful film together was
Amar Akbar Anthony
(1977), which completed a golden jubilee and was the biggest
blockbuster of its time. Their last movie together as young actors was
Dhan Daulat (1980), after which they got married. After 29 years, this couple was seen together again in
Love Aaj Kal (2009) in a special appearance. As man and wife, their first proper film together was
Do Dooni Chaar (2010), exactly 30 years after their marriage and their last movie together. On-screen, their last appearance was a cameo in
Jab Tak Hai Jaan (2012).
Some
couples live on in the audience's hearts forever as their magic cannot
be duplicated. As Indian Cinema completes 100 years,
BollyCurry reminisces these scintillating duos who continue to be loved
and cherished even after decades!
Author: Neethi B.
Editors: Komal P. & Gunia M.
Graphics: Preet K.
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