Cupid-o-Cupid, go take a break! So it’s Valentines and your time of the year but aren’t you a teeny-weeny confused or rather bemused by the way you have conducted your ‘affairs’. Tangling, detangling and then half-tangling love-lives, you sure are being mischievous by being ‘naughty’ with our B-town lovers. Striking arrows around and about, your faulty archery has wreaked havoc on filmdom’s love-o-meter.
Sure, some ‘love-birds’ have been strong enough to elude your magical spell. But many succumbed to your mischief as they passed from the state of bliss to jilted heartache.
Reduced to mere puppets in your scheme of play, our hunks and dainty damsels tried to solve long wearisome love puzzles - oblivious of the fact that it’s your fun streak that’s weaving this endless maze.
From living out a fairytale to nursing a broken heart, you perfectly reduced a happy ever after love story to a mere fling this year. So, as you get set for tomfoolery yet again this Valentines, here is a look at your past goofy record that brought tears to many and cheers to some.
An affair to remember: With his lover boy genes, Ranbir Kapoor was never really the committed sort. But smitten by his boyish charms, Deepika went ahead to declare her adoration by getting his initials inked on the nape of her neck. The only thing eternal about this affair now is the famous RK on Dips back. As for Ranbir, he is basking in his new heartbreak kid title, leaping from one hottie to another, carefully avoiding any commitment much to the relief of his parents.
Age no bar: What was termed as a mere infatuation or puppy love between Kareena and her ‘Shri’ Saif Ali Khan seems to be a relationship for the keeps. And even though it has been a surprise, it’s noteworthy nonetheless. Still indulging in public display of affection at every given opportunity, the two seem to fall in love all over again every time the camera goes ‘click’. Nevertheless, their ‘overdue’ togetherness deserves more credit than flak.
Daddy ‘not’ cool: She might have defended her affair with Adhyayan Suman with a tigress like ferocity but Kangna Ranuat turned into a feline after she was dumped unceremoniously. The stunner portrayed an image of poise and elegance, as she walked out of the relationship that was under her beau’s parental guidance. With her head held high, Kangna is now looking for a man and not a papa’s boy.
PreityNess lost: What appeared to be a match made in heaven, headed to hell after a very public split between dimpled lass Preity Zinta and her industrialist beau Ness Wadia. With Preity’s million dollar smile and Ness’s millions, the ravishing Miss Zinta and her highflying beau Wadia made a dashing couple. But behind this lovey-dovey exterior, the ongoing ugly family tiff prompted a sad end to yet another B-town love story. From jointly applauding their IPL team to flaunting their affection at events, the miffed duo is now keeping a safe distance even as they exchange meaningless glares and cold vibes.
Kat and cold: They might act hostile in each other’s presence but when it comes to clearing the air about their alleged break-up, Salman and his love Katrina leave no stone unturned. From dodging marriage queries to snubbing each other in public, Katrina and her hot-headed beau have constantly kept media guessing. Blowing hot and cold, the couple seems more to be in love with the idea of love rather than attempting to nourish their relationship.
Love jumble: The one celebrity whose love life has stopped stirring any kind of interest is Shahid Kapoor, merely because the stunner is linked with each of his co-stars and sometimes even sports stars. Then be it Vidya Balan, Priyanka Chopra, Anushka, Amrita Rao or even Sania Mirza, Shahid is dating them all. Considering his jam-packed schedule, Shahid if anything must be a superhero in real life juggling between work and his super long list of girlfriends.
Piggy mess: Next only to Shahid, Priyanka is one lass who has been linked with not only single Indian hotties but also Hollywood hunks. The stunner, who was said to be sweet on Hurman Baweja, wasted no time in switching beaus after her futuristic debacle 2050. So even as the Baweja scion blushed at her mere mention, Priyanka was already seen smiling lovingly at Shahid. And just when we thought this duo is for keeps, Piggy Chops proved us all wrong with her foreign fixation - Gerard Butler. Hurman, Shahid or Gerard, Piggy Chops’ love-life is a classic case of Cupid’s goofiness.
Marital bliss: Abhishek’s love and affection seems to have rendered Aishwarya spineless for the lady just can’t stand without his support. Nevertheless, this cupid-smitten couple seems to be much in love to care for any kind of cynicism. The couple is one of the Bollywood’s most sublime twosomes, who have broken the age old taboo that stipulated marriage is the end of career for ‘desi’ sirens.
Hold your ‘Kites’: Touted as Bollywood’s most loving couple Hrithik and Sussanne’s marriage was put to test in 2009. The couple’s love nest was stirred by foreign sensation Barbara Mori. After endless media speculation followed by clarifications from friends and family, the couple emerged strong but shaken from this messy swamp. And even as the film ‘Kites’ that ‘caused it all’ awaits release, Hrithik and Sussanne are two lovebirds flying high on their newfound spark for one another.
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