The best Bollywood couples that fans follow in 2026 are Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma, Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan, Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif, Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani, Shahid Kapoor and Mira Rajput, Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh, and Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt. Most have kept their family lives largely private while staying busy at work.
This updated list covers when each couple married, their children and their latest work, based on what they have shared publicly and what reliable outlets have reported. For more star profiles, see our people section.
- Quick facts
- 1. Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma
- 2. Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan
- 3. Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif
- 4. Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani
- 5. Shahid Kapoor and Mira Rajput
- 6. Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh
- 7. Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt
- Couples who almost made the list
- What makes these couples popular
- Frequently asked questions
Quick facts
| Couple | Married | Children |
|---|---|---|
| Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan | 1991 | Aryan, Suhana, AbRam |
| Shahid Kapoor and Mira Rajput | 2015 | Misha, Zain |
| Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma | 2017 | Vamika, Akaay |
| Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh | 2018 | Dua |
| Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif | 2021 | One son (born 2025) |
| Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt | 2022 | Raha |
| Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani | 2023 | Saraayah |
1. Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma
The cricketer and the actor married in Italy in December 2017 in a private ceremony. Their daughter Vamika was born in January 2021 and their son Akaay in February 2024. The couple have kept their children away from cameras and have asked the media to respect that.
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Kohli retired from T20 internationals after India’s 2024 World Cup win and from Test cricket in 2025, and continues to play one-day internationals. The family has spent long stretches in London, and Anushka has kept a low profile in films in recent years.
2. Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan
Married in 1991, Shah Rukh and Gauri are among the most admired couples in Indian cinema. Gauri is an interior designer and producer and runs Red Chillies Entertainment with her husband.
Their children have moved into the industry. Aryan Khan made his directorial debut with the Netflix series The Ba***ds of Bollywood in 2025, and Suhana Khan stars with her father in King, directed by Siddharth Anand and scheduled for release on 24 December 2026.
3. Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif
Vicky and Katrina married in December 2021 at a fort in Rajasthan. The couple announced the birth of their son on 7 November 2025, sharing the news on social media.
Vicky had one of his biggest hits with Chhaava in 2025. He is also part of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love and War with Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt.
4. Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani
The Shershaah co-stars married in February 2023 at Suryagarh Palace in Jaisalmer. Their daughter was born in July 2025, and they later announced her name as Saraayah.
On the work front, Kiara appeared in War 2 with Hrithik Roshan and NTR Jr in 2025, and Sidharth starred in Param Sundari opposite Janhvi Kapoor the same year.
5. Shahid Kapoor and Mira Rajput
Shahid married Mira in 2015 in an arranged marriage, which surprised many fans at the time. They have two children, Misha and Zain.
Mira has built her own following through wellness and lifestyle content and business ventures, and the couple often appear together at events and in brand campaigns.
6. Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh
Deepika and Ranveer met on the sets of Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela and married at Lake Como in Italy in November 2018. Their daughter Dua was born in September 2024.
Ranveer starred in the 2025 action film Dhurandhar, while Deepika returned to work after maternity leave and is part of the cast of King with Shah Rukh Khan.
7. Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt
Ranbir and Alia married in April 2022 at their home in Mumbai, after working together on Brahmastra. Their daughter Raha was born in November 2022.
Ranbir plays Lord Ram in Nitesh Tiwari’s two-part Ramayana, and the couple will share the screen in Love and War. Reports in 2026 suggest Love and War may release in 2027. Alia also leads the spy film Alpha in the YRF Spy Universe.
Couples who almost made the list
A few long-running pairs deserve a mention. Ajay Devgn and Kajol married in 1999 and have two children, Nysa and Yug. They have worked together in several films and are known for keeping their family life low-key.
Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna married in 2001. Twinkle left acting to become a bestselling author and columnist, and they have two children, Aarav and Nitara. Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D’Souza, who married in 2012 after a long relationship, are popular for their light-hearted social media videos and have two sons.
What makes these couples popular
Fans respond to couples who seem equal partners, support each other’s careers in public and protect their children’s privacy. None of these pairs share every detail of their lives online, which is partly why each rare photo or post gets so much attention.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the most popular couple in Bollywood?
There is no official ranking, but Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma, Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh, and Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt are among the most followed.
When did Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal have a baby?
The couple announced the birth of their son on 7 November 2025.
What is the name of Kiara Advani’s daughter?
Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra named their daughter Saraayah. She was born in July 2025.
When is Shah Rukh Khan’s King releasing?
King, starring Shah Rukh Khan, Suhana Khan and Deepika Padukone, is scheduled for release on 24 December 2026.
Sources: Deccan Herald, Deccan Herald, King (Wikipedia).
