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5 cricketers who married Bollywood heroines
Cricket and Bollywood are two of the most popular industries in India.
While cricket is the national sport of India, Bollywood is the largest film industry in the world in terms of the number of films produced annually.
The marriage between cricketers and film heroines is not new in India.
Over the years, there have been many cricketers who have tied the knot with film actresses. In this article, we will look at five cricketers who married film heroines.
- Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi and Sharmila Tagore
Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, fondly known as Tiger, was one of the greatest cricketers of his time. He was the captain of the Indian cricket team and is remembered for his excellent leadership skills.
In 1969, he married Sharmila Tagore, who was one of the leading actresses in Bollywood at the time. Their marriage was a grand affair and was attended by many cricketers and film stars.
Sharmila Tagore appeared in over 100 films. She started her acting career in 1959 and went on to become one of the leading actresses of her time.
She has won numerous awards for her performances, including the National Film Award and the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award.
They had three children together. Mansoor and Sharmila’s marriage lasted for 42 years until Mansoor’s death in 2011.
- Mohsin Khan and Reena Roy
Mohsin Khan was a popular Pakistani cricketer who played for the national team in the 1980s. He was known for his aggressive batting style and was a fan favorite.
In 1983, he married Reena Roy, who was one of the most popular actresses in Bollywood at the time.
Their marriage was a controversial one as Reena was already married when she met Mohsin.
However, they decided to get married and their marriage lasted for seven years until they divorced in 1990.
Reena Roy made her acting debut in 1972 and went on to become one of the most sought-after actresses of her time.
She has won numerous awards for her performances, including the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress.
- Harbhajan Singh and Geeta Basra
Harbhajan Singh is one of the most successful spin bowlers in Indian cricket history.
He has played for the Indian cricket team for over a decade and has won many matches for the country.
In 2015, he married Geeta Basra, who is a popular actress in Bollywood.
Geeta Basra made her acting debut in 2006 and has since then acted in films like The Train, Dil Diya Hai, and Zilla Ghaziabad.
They have a daughter together.
- Zaheer Khan and Sagarika Ghatge
Zaheer Khan is another successful cricketer who played for the Indian cricket team for many years.
He was known for his excellent bowling skills and was a key member of the team.
In 2017, he married Sagarika Ghatge, who is a popular actress in Bollywood.
Sagarika Ghatge has appeared in Hindi and Marathi films. She is best known for her role in the film Chak De! India, in which she played the role of a hockey player.
She has also appeared in films like Irada and Monsoon Football.
- Yuvraj Singh and Hazel Keech
Yuvraj Singh was one of the most popular cricketers in India.
In 2016, he married Hazel Keech, who is a British-Indian actress.
She made her acting debut in 2007 and has since then acted in films like Bodyguard, Billa, and Maximum.