Bollywood actors Katrina Kaif, Vicky Kaushal marry: See other couples with huge age differences

Age is just a number over in Bollywood and some couples prove it – by having lasting relationships even in the face of trolls. As news of Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal hits the headlines we look at which other couples have made it work (and which, sadly, have not)

‘Ek Tha Tiger’ star Katrina Kaif has been keeping her upcoming nuptials to ‘Bhoot’ actor Vicky Kaushal – who also happens to be five years younger than her – under wraps. But the news is out as they’ve been spotted with their families first at the Mumbai airport and then in Rajasthan, where they are expected to marry at Six Senses Fort in Barwara, Sawai Madhopur.

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas: When actor and UN Goodwill ambassador Priyanka Chopra married musician Nick Jonas back in 2018, it caused quite a scandal. The then 37-year-old was 10 years older than her partner, something social media users were quick to comment on. In an interview with US-based magazine InStyle, Priyanka Chopra talked about the “hate” she received on social media, saying: "I find it really amazing when you flip it and the guy is older, no one cares and actually people like it."

Kabir Bedi and Parveen Dusanj: 73-year-old Indian film actor Kabir Bedi married for the third time in 2016. The actor tied the knot with 44-year-old researcher Parveen Dusanj, who is 29 years younger than him. Bedi has a daughter, actor Pooja Bedi, 49, with his first wife, Protima Bedi, whom he divorced in 1974.

Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D’Souza: Bollywood sweethearts Riteish Deshmukh, 41, and Genelia D’Souza, 32, tied the knot in 2012 and have two sons together. No one can tell us the age difference here was an issue – it was a meeting of the minds. The couple met on the sets of the film ‘Tujhe Meri Kasam’ and there’s been no looking back.

Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan: After a 13-year marriage and two kids with actress Amrita Singh, Bollywood heartthrob Saif Ali Khan got divorced and set out to woo actress Kareena Kapoor. Where Khan’s first marriage saw him being the younger one – he is 12 years younger than Singh – in his relationship with Kapoor, he is a decade ahead According to online reports, Khan, 49, started dating actress Kareena Kapoor, 39, in 2007 and got married five years later. The couple have been married for eight years and have two children, Taimur and Jehangir.

Malaika Arora and Arjun Kapoor: Forty-six-year-old model-turn-actor Malaika Arora is reportedly dating 34-year-old actor Arjun Kapoor. Arora used to be married to actor and director Arbaaz Khan.

Sanjay Dutt and Manyata: Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt, 60, was married twice before he tied the knot with Manyata, 40, an Indian entrepreneur and former actress. The couple have twins. Dutt’s first wife, Richa Sharma, who was also an actor, died of brain tumor.

Milind Soman and Ankita Konwar: Indian model, actor and “heartthrob” Milind Soman, 54, recently got married for the second time to 28-year-old long-time girlfriend Ankita Konwar. He was previously married to French actress Mylène Jampanoï, 39 – who he was 15 years older than.

Shahid Kapoor and Mira Rajput: ‘Haider’ actor Shahid Kapoor, 38, who is known for his versatility on screen, married Mira Rajput, who is 13 years younger than him, back in 2015. While Kapoor hails from a movie family, Rajput is not – but they still have a strong and sweet-looking relationship. They have two children together, three-year-old Misha and one-year-old Zain Kapoor.