Bollywood wedding rumours: Katrina Kaif-Vicky Kaushal, Alia Bhatt-Ranbir Kapoor and other couples who might be getting hitched

Bollywood actress Ankita Lokhande and boyfriend Vicky Jain are rumoured to be planning a wedding in December this year. If reports are to be believed, the ‘Pavitra Rishta’ star and businessman will tie the knot in Mumbai and will have celebrations from December 12, 13 and 14. Times of India claimed that official invitations are being made and will soon be sent out.

Lokhande and Jain recently made headlines after videos and pictures of a passionate kiss they shared at a Diwali party went viral. The loved up stars haven’t held back from showing their love to the world. Lokhande, who used to date late actor Sushant Singh Rajput, often posts pictures and videos with her beau and captions them with gushing notes about their romance.

In one touching post in June this year, Lokhande thanked Jain for being by her side through it all: “Dear vikki, You were there for me when times were tough. You were always the first person to ask me how I was doing, if I needed help in anything, or if I wanted to get away so that I could clear my head... I want to thank you for being the best boyfriend in the world. I don’t need to tell you what I need, but you always know what it is somehow.”

It’s no surprise that Lokhande and Jain might have marriage on their minds, and with the cooler winter months right around the corner it’s wedding season once again. They’re among a few other Bollywood pairings that seem to be eyeing a wedding soon. Here are other stars who might get hitched in the near future:

Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal: This couple hasn’t confirmed they’re dating yet, but the rumour mill in India already has them walking down the aisle. Kaif and Kaushal are rumoured to be readying for a wedding soon, especially after the stars were spotted attending a private meeting with their manager, Reshma Shetty. “Their wedding outfits are being designed by Sabyasachi. They are currently in the process of choosing fabrics for the same; Katrina has chosen a raw silk number for her ensemble, which is going to be a lehenga. The wedding will take place in November-December,” a source told ETimes. The report also says they completed an informal roka ceremony (traditional betrothal ceremony) on August 18.

When asked about it, Kaushal told the same news site: “The news was circulated by your friends [the media]. I’ll get engaged soon enough, when the time is right. Uska bhi time aayega [the time will come].” For her part, when Kaif was asked if she knew what had fuelled these wedding rumours, she said: “That’s a question I have for last 15 years.”

Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa: This Bollywood couple haven’t kept their relationship a secret; they’ve been candid about their love and respect for each other after dating for more than six years. ETimes reported that their going to make it official in November. The wedding itself will be a low-key affair but it will play out across three days.

“The dates in question being rumoured are November 10-11-12. We also hear that certain celebrities close to the couple have already been informed. Of course, there’ll be non-industry friends and relatives too. As per sources, it’s going to be a close-knit ceremony,” a source told the daily. As of now, the couple hasn’t confirmed or denied the wedding rumours.

Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor: As far as Bollywood celebrity weddings go, if the rumours about this pair’s nuptials are true, it would be one of the biggest in years. It would not only be a star-studded affair, but it would join two major film industry families. Bhatt is the daughter of director Mahesh Bhatt and actress Soni Razdan, while Kapoor is the son of late actor Rishi Kapoor and actress Neetu Singh.

According to a news report by the Deccan Chronicle, both Bhatt and Kapoor have cleared up their calendars for the festive month and could be getting hitched in December. Kapoor has been vocal about getting married to Bhatt. “It would have already been sealed if the pandemic hadn’t hit our lives. But I don’t want to jinx it by saying anything. I want to tick mark that goal soon in my life,” Kapoor had said in an interview with Rajeev Masand. Bhatt and Kapoor have been in a relationship for more than three years now.

Ali Fazal and Richa Chadha: The COVID-19 pandemic thwarted their 2020 wedding plans so the wait is on for this loved up pair to get married. Earlier, Fazal got people wondering if their nuptials would take place soon when he posted a picture of a woman’s hands covered with henna while cupping a corsage of roses. He captioned the post with: “Mohabbat [love]. With doodle mehendi.”

However, in an interview with India Today, Fazal said they’d get hitched sometime next year. “In January and February 2022, we will do a nice celebration with friends and family,” he said. There will definitely be celebrations. I don’t know the magnitude of it given the COVID-19 protocols and rules. But there definitely will be celebrations.”