World Athletics Day 2026: Sharmila Tagore, Anushka Sharma To Athiya Shetty, 7 Bollywood Beauties Who Found Their ‘Happily Ever After’ With Sportspersons

Varsha Tiwari

May 7, 2026
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From timeless romances to new-age couples, World Athletics Day 2026 celebrates Bollywood stars who found love with sportspersons and built lasting bonds. Check Out!

World Athletics Day 2026 is not just about records and medals. It also celebrates the deep connection between sports and popular culture. Over the years, several Bollywood stars have found love with sportspersons. These relationships often blend glamour with discipline, creating partnerships that inspire fans across generations.

7 Bollywood Divas Who Found Love With Athletes

From cricket fields to tennis courts, these couples have built strong bonds that go beyond headlines. Their journeys reflect companionship, mutual respect, and shared ambition. Here’s a look at seven Bollywood–sports power couples who found their happily ever after.

Anushka Sharma, Virat Kohli

Anushka Sharma & Virat Kohli

Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli first met in 2013 during a commercial shoot. Their relationship grew steadily despite intense public scrutiny. They tied the knot in December 2017 in an intimate ceremony in Italy. Married since 2017, the duo remains the ultimate ‘power couple.’ They have two children: daughter Vamika, born in 2021, and son Akaay, born in 2024. Anushka continues to support Virat and is often spotted cheering for him during IPL matches.

Athiya Shetty, KL Rahul

Athiya Shetty & KL Rahul

Athiya Shetty and KL Rahul reportedly began dating around 2019. They kept their relationship low-key before making it public. The couple got married in January 2023 at Suniel Shetty’s farmhouse in Khandala. They welcomed their first child, daughter Evaraah, in 2025 and often share glimpses of their life together, balancing cricket tours and personal time.

Sharmila Tagore, Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi

Sharmila Tagore & Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi

Sharmila Tagore and Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi’s love story remains iconic. They met in the 1960s and married in 1968. Their union broke cultural barriers at the time. They had three children: Saif Ali Khan, Saba Ali Khan, and Soha Ali Khan. Their legacy continues to influence both cinema and cricket.

Lara Dutta, Mahesh Bhupathi

Lara Dutta & Mahesh Bhupathi

Lara Dutta and Mahesh Bhupathi met through common friends and began dating in the late 2000s. They married in 2011 in a grand ceremony. The couple welcomed their daughter, Saira, in 2012. They continue to support each other’s professional ventures and remain one of the most balanced celebrity pairs.

Sagarika Ghatge, Zaheer Khan

Zaheer Khan & Sagarika Ghatge

Zaheer Khan and Sagarika Ghatge met through mutual friends. Their relationship became public in 2017. They got engaged the same year and married in November 2017. In April 2025, they welcomed their first son, Fatehsinh Khan, and often share their moments online with fans.

Hazel Keech, Yuvraj Singh

Hazel Keech & Yuvraj Singh

Hazel Keech and Yuvraj Singh’s love story had its ups and downs before they committed. They married in 2016. The couple has two children: son Orion, born in 2022 and daughter Aura, born in 2023. They often share family moments while staying connected to cricket and entertainment.

Geeta Basra, Harbhajan Singh

Harbhajan Singh & Geeta Basra

Harbhajan Singh and Geeta Basra dated for several years before marrying in 2015. Their relationship grew away from the spotlight. They have two children, daughter Hinaya, born in 2016 and son Jovan, born in 2021. The couple balances family life with professional commitments.

Not every story, however, reached a lasting ‘happily ever after,’ but they remain significant in their own way. Relationships like Mohammad Azharuddin and Sangeeta Bijlani, Hardik Pandya and Natasa Stankovic, as well as Neena Gupta and Viv Richards, may not have culminated in lifelong partnerships. Yet, they reflect evolving dynamics, personal growth, and the courage to move forward positively.

In conclusion, the bond between Bollywood and sports continues to create compelling stories. Whether enduring or short-lived, these relationships highlight connection, resilience, and shared journeys. On World Athletics Day, they remind us that love, much like sport, thrives on passion, commitment, and balance.

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Varsha Tiwari

Varsha Tiwari is a budding content writer passionate about Bollywood, pop culture, and the stories behind the spotlight. She enjoys breaking down trends, celebrity moments, and film narratives into engaging, reader-friendly content. Always curious and observant, she is currently pursuing a Master’s in Communication and Journalism. Outside of writing, she enjoys painting because storytelling doesn’t always need words to make an impact.