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Hina Khan To Sonakshi Sinha: 7 Famous Bollywood Celebrities Who Had Interfaith Marriages

Author: Akanksha Jain | Published: Thursday, June 5, 2025, 03:49 PM [IST]

In an industry that often mirrors societal norms, some Bollywood celebrities have boldly chosen love over religious boundaries. From Hina Khan’s enduring relationship to Sonakshi Sinha’s recent wedding, these stars have embraced interfaith unions, proving that love knows no religion. Their stories not only reflect personal courage but also inspire many to rise above societal expectations. Here’s a look at 7 famous Bollywood celebrities who chose interfaith marriages, celebrating unity in diversity.

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Hina Khan And Rocky Jaiswal

Hina Khan and Rocky Jaiswal's relationship is a testament to love transcending cultural and religious boundaries. Hina, a Kashmiri Muslim, and Rocky, a Hindu from Kolkata, met on the sets of Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai in 2009, where Hina played the lead role and Rocky was the supervising producer. Their friendship blossomed into love, and after 13 years together, they tied the knot on June 4, 2025, in an intimate ceremony amid Hina's battle with stage 3 breast cancer.


Sonakshi Sinha And Zaheer Iqbal

Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal got married on June 23, 2024, after seven years of dating. Their interfaith wedding was held under the Special Marriage Act, with both families' blessings. Sonakshi stated that religion never mattered to them—only love did—calling it "the universal religion."

Soha Ali Khan And Kunaal Khemmu

Soha Ali Khan and Kunal Khemu, from different religious backgrounds, met on the sets of the 2009 film Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge. After dating for several years, they got engaged in Paris in July 2014 and married on January 25, 2015, in an intimate ceremony at Soha's Mumbai residence, attended by close family members. The couple welcomed their daughter, Inaaya Naumi Khemu, on September 29, 2017.


Kareena Kapoor And Saif Ali Khan

Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan’s relationship began on the sets of Tashan in 2008, leading to a strong bond built on love, respect, and shared values. Despite belonging to different religions and having a 10-year age gap, the couple never let societal norms affect their relationship. They married under the Special Marriage Act in 2012 in a simple and elegant ceremony. Together, they are proud parents to two sons—Taimur and Jeh—and remain one of Bollywood’s most admired power couples.

Genelia D'souza And Reteish Deshmukh

Genelia D’Souza and Riteish Deshmukh, from different religious backgrounds—Genelia being a Catholic and Riteish a Hindu—fell in love during their debut film in 2003. After nearly a decade of dating, they got married in 2012 with both a Hindu and a Christian ceremony, honoring each other’s faiths. Their love story remains one of Bollywood’s most cherished.


Shabana Raza And Manoj Bajpayee

Manoj Bajpayee, a Hindu, and Shabana Raza, a Muslim, married in 2006, embracing their different faiths with mutual respect. They’ve built a harmonious family, encouraging their daughter to choose her own religion. Shabana, who acted under the name Neha, later became a producer alongside Manoj.

Zarina Wahab And Aditya Pancholi
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Zarina Wahab And Aditya Pancholi

Zarina Wahab and Aditya Pancholi married in 1986 despite their different religions—she is Muslim, he is Hindu. Aditya didn’t convert but adopted a Muslim name for their nikaah ceremony. Their marriage blends both traditions, and they’ve stayed together through challenges, focusing on love and respect.


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