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Published 10:37 IST, November 1st 2019

Top 5 Bollywood break-ups that were unexpected for their fans

Bollywood break-ups have always been unforeseeable. Due to the transient nature of the film industry, the stardom takes a toll on the steadiest of relationships

Reported by: Mishka Menon
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With fame, popularity and extraordinary talent, the glamorous world of Bollywood also consists of a side where the grass is not so green. Sustainability of even the strongest relationships has often been questioned. Undoubtedly Bollywood has seen the downfall of numerous love stories which resulting in the most tragic breakups. Due to the transient nature of the film industry, stardom has been believed to take a toll on the steadiest of relationships.

John Abraham and Bipasha Basu

The famous Bollywood couple marked an end to their 9 years long relationship and with a mutual break-up. Although the couple was successful in sweeping the reason behind the break-up under the carpet, it was rumoured that the actor cheated on Bipasha leaving her no choice but to let go of the redundant companionship. In an interview with a news agency, the actor conceded that the two were not on the same page to continue their relationship or pursue marriage.

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Kareena Kapoor and Shahid Kapoor

The famous duo shared a similar professional sphere and had allegedly been in love for almost four years until they decided to separate. Kareena was rumoured to share intimacy with Saif during the shoot for the film Tashan which eventually resulted in the splitting up of Shahid and Kareena. Kareena turned her affair with Saif Ali Khan into a permanent bond in 2012. Three years later, Shahid was witnessed tying the knot with Mira Rajput.

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Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone

The couple maintained a massive number of shippers who adored the Bollywood duo. Deepika's RK tattoo and the passionate airport kiss made headlines. When the two stars called splits on their relationship, it came as a huge surprise to everybody.  As reported by a news agency, the actor opened up about her relationship with Ranbir on Koffee with Karan and claimed that the reason behind their mysterious break-up was that Ranbir cheated on her and took unnecessary jabs at her. Seemingly so, both the popular personalities moved on to healthier relationships and now reportedly share a respectful bond with each other.

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Amitabh Bachchan & Rekha

There have been widespread rumours that Rekha and Amitabh shared a special relationship since the first time they shared the frame for the film Do Anjaane. Rekha opened up about her concealed feelings for the Bollywood actor during an interview with Simi Grewal where the prominent actor divulged details

There was never a personal connection with him. That's the truth. What do I deny? I'm not in love with him? Of course I am. Duniya bhar ka love aap le lijiyega and add some more - I feel that for that person. Bottomline. 

It was also dominantly opined by many in the film industry that the film Silsila was based on the intertwined love triangle shared by Amitabh, Jaya, and Rekha around the very period.

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Hrithik Roshan and Sussanne Khan

The flawless public facade of their marriage masked the real despair between the two. Their relationship hit rock-bottom when Hritikh was rumoured to be involved in an extra-marital relationship with the likes of the Kites actor Barbara Mori and the Queen actor Kangana Ranaut. Although the actor denied these allegations, it is speculated that it may have left a dent on the previously healthy marriage. 

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Updated 16:35 IST, November 1st 2019

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