While one side of Bollywood is about eternal love stories, the other side is about short-lived love stories. And as it is well-known when a marriage ends, it is quite heart-breaking but some marriages also break marriages. Divorce in Bollywood is not just sad for fans but also for families. From homes to alimony & more, some Bollywood divorces have been quite expensive. Have you ever wondered which are the 10 most expensive divorces in Bollywood industry in India?
Let’s take a look at the 10 most expensive divorces in Bollywood Industry –
1. Aamir Khan – Reena Dutta
Mr. Perfectionist’s story with his first wife Reena Dutta began in a very ‘filmy’ way. The two were neighbors and often ended up looking at each other through their windows. One day, Aamir finally gathered the courage and confessed to Reena his love for her. She, however, did not feel the same way and rejected him. Aamir was persistent; did not take no for an answer. After a few days, he met her again and said that he still feels the same way. But Reena’s answer was still negative.
Reportedly, Aamir even wrote Reena a love letter with his blood to prove his feelings for her. But this backfired on him and Reena was infuriated. Aamir too realized that he had crossed the line. But just when Aamir was going to give up on his hopes, Reena came up to him and said she felt the same way about him.
On April 18, 1986, Aamir Khan and Reena Dutta eloped and tied the knot due to religion-based disharmony with their parents. Junaid and Ira were born shortly after Aamir and Reena married.
The couple stayed together for 16 years but things were going downhill behind closed doors. The couple filed for a peaceful divorce in 2002. It is said that Aamir paid ₹50 crores for this divorce and thus makes it in the list of the 10 Most Expensive Divorces in Bollywood. The duo continues to be in a healthy relationship even today.
2. Amrita Singh – Saif Ali Khan
Amrita was the quintessential Punjabi kudi of Bollywood and Saif was the nawab. While Saif struggled to get a film, Amrita was already a star. But that did not stop either of them to fall in love with each other. But it wasn’t love at first sight…
Saif and Amrita met on the sets of Rahul Rawail’s film photoshoot, which was Saif’s debut. Amrita and Rahul shared camaraderie and thus she was invited to add a glam factor to the shoot. While at the shoot, Saif caught Amrita’s attention when he put his hand around her to pose and she caught his attention with her brash behaviour.
Saif then made his move and invited her to dinner but Amrita said she doesn’t go for dinners but he is welcome to visit her house, which he did! And the rest, my friends is history.
The couple got married in an intimate wedding and were together for 12 years. It is said that the fights between the couple turned their relationship sour and thus they decided to part ways. Amrita, and their two kids, Sara and Ibrahim, continue to be an integral part of Saif’s life. Saif has had to pay Amrita a whopping ₹5 crores as a settlement and thus entered the league of the 10 Most Expensive Divorces in Bollywood.
3. Hrithik Roshan – Sussanne Khan
Greek God, Hrithik Roshan, tied the knot with his long-time sweetheart, Sussanne Khan in 2000. They first laid eyes on each other at a traffic signal as they were and ended up stopping next to each other. They both had an instant attraction but didn’t act on it. The duo then narrated that Hrithik fell in love at first sight.
As destiny would have it, they crossed paths again at the engagement party of the actor’s sister, Sunaina Roshan. This was the beginning of a friendship between Sussanne and Hrithik. As time went by, Hrithik did not shy away from expressing his feelings for her. Reportedly, he wrote love letters and even poems to her, even if they did not rhyme.
Eventually, Hrithik proposed to Sussanne at a restaurant with a handwritten note, and Sussanne accepted it. But it was not all fun and happiness for the couple. On December 13, 2013, just before their 13th wedding anniversary, Hrithik announced his official split which read as “Sussanne has decided to separate from me and end our 17-year relationship. This is a very trying time for the entire family.” The couple was married for 13 years and had a courtship for four years. It is rumoured that Sussanne Khan demanded ₹400 crores as alimony. Whether that is true or false, we cannot confirm but what we do know is that they deserve a place in the 10 Most Expensive Divorces in Bollywood.
4. Farhan Akhtar – Adhuna Bhabani
Another power couple in our list of the 10 most expensive divorces in Bollywood is the versatile actor, director, and producer – Farhan Akhtar and his bold, amazingly talented ex-wife Adhuna Bhabani.
Farhan and Adhuna first met in 1997 at a nightclub in Juhu, Mumbai. Adhuna’s red colored hair, her handstands, and cartwheels were what attracted Farhan’s attention to her. They met via a common friend and instantly hit it off. While they were dating, it is said that Farhan would act drunk just so that Adhuna would drop him home.
And just like it’s said that opposites attract, one could clearly point out the stark differences between both their personalities and at the same time could easily identify their likeness towards each other. The couple dated for 3 years before tying the knot in 2000. And in 2001, Farhan’s debut film, ‘Dil Chahta Hai’ released taking over the box office.
Adhuna and Farhan’s chemistry on-screen (as professionals) and off-screen (as partners) was at its peak. The couple also gave birth to two beautiful daughters. However, 16 years down the line, the couple suddenly announced their split. It came as a shock to everyone – their friends, family, fans…
The actual reason is still unknown but the couple still is on good terms. They remain good friends and are taking care of their daughters together. Farhan is now married to Shibani Dandekar while Adhuna is said to be dating Dino Morea’s brother, Nicolo Morea.
5. Aditya Chopra – Payal Khanna
Well, we all are pretty aware of how private Aditya Chopra is about his life. So, unfortunately, there aren’t many details available to tell us about how Aditya Chopra and Payal Khanna’s love story bloomed and what exactly happened. But don’t worry, we’re not going to miss this high-profile divorce from our list of the 10 most expensive divorces in Bollywood.
Aditya Chopra tied the knot with his sweetheart, Payal Khanna in 2001. At that time Rani Mukherji and Aditya were friends and nothing more. However, it is rumoured that since Aditya had fallen for Rani, he divorced Payal in 2009 and paid ₹50 crores in alimony.
After a few years of dating, Rani and Aditya tied the knot in a hush-hush Bengali wedding in Italy. The couple now has a 6-year-old daughter, Adira Chopra.
6. Karisma Kapoor – Sanjay Kapur
The marriage of the Kapoor daughter has not been all love and laughter. Karisma Kapoor was one of the most popular and highest paid actors in the 90s. From Govinda to Salman Khan, she was paired with top actors of the time. While she did have a relationship and was engaged to Abhishek Bachchan, the duo announced their split shortly after their engagement.
Babita Kapoor has brought up her daughters, Karisma and Kareena singlehandedly. She wanted to ensure that Karisma has financial stability and soon found her daughter a man who she thought could take care of her daughter.
She chose Sanjay Kapur as the man. Karisma was Sanjay’s second wife and they tied the knot on September 29, 2003. The couple has two children together and after 10 years of being together, the couple announced separation. The reason is, that Karisma had to face a lot of mental and physical harassment from her husband and in-laws. Sanjay also cheated on her with Priya Sachdev, his current wife. She moved back to Mumbai from Delhi and was granted a divorce in 2016. Sanjay might not have paid anything to the actor but reportedly he had to purchase bonds worth ₹14 crores for his children that attract a monthly interest of ₹10 lakhs, making this one of the 10 Most Expensive Divorces in Bollywood industry.
7. Prabhudeva – Ramlath
Known as the Indian Michael Jackson, Prabhudeva got married to his ladylove Ramlath in 1995. Though much not is documented about their relationship or marriage, it is known that Ramlath was a Muslim who converted into a Hindu before marriage. She was then known as Latha. The couple started hitting rock bottom when news of Prabhudeva’s affair with the leading South Indian actor, Nayanthara started doing rounds in 2009. Since neither of them confirmed or denied these rumours, everyone thought these were just rumours and the news fizzled out. But in 2010, Prabhudeva himself admitted to being in love with Nayanthara and said he would love to be with her. By this time, the couple had been together for 2 years already.
When Latha heard about this, it did not go well with her. She filed petitions against them being together. Eventually, they parted ways. Prabhudeva has given Latha two cars, two houses in Anna Nagar, and two flats in Ranga Reddy, all in Andhra Pradesh – as well as ₹10 lakh in alimony. As the property values seemed to be in the range of ₹20-25 crores, this couple has got themselves a place in the 10 Most Expensive Divorces in Bollywood.
8. Malaika Arora – Arbaaz Khan
Arbaaz and Malaika first met on the sets of a shoot for a coffee brand where they had to romance each other. Both the actors felt the attraction instantly and soon were an item. Malaika was in news as the hottest Bollywood actress in bikini.
Arbaaz and Malaika started planning their future together. Casual, fun dates and a lot of PDA became a common thing for them. Even though they were not of the same religion, they kept all those issues aside and decided to get married. The couple got married on December 12, 1998, in two styles – a Church wedding and a Muslim wedding. The couple was blessed with a baby boy in 2002.
The clouds started going dark when rumours of both of them having extramarital affairs started going around. While Arbaaz was said to be with Yellow Mehra, Malaika was rumoured to be dating Arjun Kapoor. Many years down the line, the couple has officially split. It is said that Malaika asked for ₹10-15 crores as a settlement and got herself and Arbaaz a sweet spot in the list of the 10 Most Expensive Divorces in Bollywood.
9. Sanjay Dutt – Rhea Pillai
Rhea and Sanjay first met at his lawyer, Mahesh Jethmalani’s office. Rhea is spiritually inclined and worked as an instructor for the Art of Living. At that time, Rhea proved to be the pillar of calmness and support that Sanjay needed. It was love at first sight. Sanjay kept looking for reasons to meet Rhea.
The duo tied the knot on 14 February 1998 but the marriage didn’t last long. Sanjay and Rhea got divorced in 2005. Shortly after, Rhea moved on and married ace tennis player Leander Paes while Sanjay married Manyata. Sanjay not only gave Rhea his Bandra apartment worth ₹8 crores but also bought her a luxurious car and paid her bills until their official divorce.
10. Sohail Khan – Seema Khan
The latest to join the bandwagon of couples who have the most expensive divorces in Bollywood is Salman Khan’s brother Sohail Khan and his wife Seema Khan. The couple met in 1998. Seema had recently moved to Mumbai to pursue a career in Fashion Designing. Sohail and Seema crossed paths on the sets of Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya. And soon after, they started dating.
Seema’s family did not approve of Sohail Khan so the couple decided to elope and get married at an Arya Samaj wedding. However, as revealed by Seema Khan in Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives, Seema and Sohail are in an unconventional marriage and have been living separately.
24 years since their wedding, the duo have decided to get officially divorced and move on with their lives as single individuals. The final settlement amount is undisclosed at this point in time but it’s said to be quite high.
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