How do you think a typical orthodox Indian mind would react to a live-in relationship? Well, it’s certainly not something widely accepted or understood by all. While people may embrace the latest gadgets and smartphones, many still struggle to comprehend how a boy and girl can live together without marriage. However, this hasn’t stopped urban millennials from exploring live-in relationships. In fact, leading the charge are our desi celebrity couples, who have not only normalized live-in relationships but also challenged traditional views on love and commitment. From Saif Ali Khan-Kareena Kapoor Khan to Ranbir Kapoor-Katrina Kaif, these celebrity couples have shown that it’s okay to live together before tying the knot. Some found lifelong love, while others parted ways—but all lived life on their own terms.
1. Saif Ali Khan & Kareena Kapoor Khan
Mommy-to-be Kareena Kapoor Khan has always been one to break stereotypes. Saif and Bebo lived together before tying the knot in 2012. Kareena has often stated, “I have tried and tested the live-in relationship formula and now I can personally endorse it for modern Indian couples.”
2. Soha Ali Khan & Kunal Kemmu
Soha and Kunal also lived together before marriage, much like her brother Saif. Soha feels that living together is as much a commitment as marriage itself. She was quoted saying, “We don’t endorse live-in relationships for others, but it worked for us before marriage.”
3. Sushant Singh Rajput & Ankita Lokhande
Sushant and Ankita never hid their live-in relationship from the public. They were together for six years before parting ways in 2016. Sushant was open about their relationship, saying, “Both our parents are okay with our decision, and I never felt the need to hide it.”
4. Akshay Kumar & Twinkle Khanna
Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna lived together for a year before marrying in 2001. Twinkle’s mother, Dimple Kapadia, had actually suggested that they live together, thinking Akshay might be gay!
5. Ranbir Kapoor & Katrina Kaif
Ranbir and Katrina moved in together in 2014, and though their relationship had ups and downs, they shared a flat in Bandra for two years. They eventually parted ways in 2016. Both are now in new relationships—Ranbir with Alia Bhatt and Katrina with Vicky Kaushal.
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