7 Onscreen Couples Who Married In Real Life

Son of veteran film director and producer Faasil, Fahadh had made his debut with ‘Kaiyethum Doorath’ in 2002. After the debacle of his first movie, the actor left to the US, only to return as a matured actor, starring in critically acclaimed movies like ‘Kerala Cafe’ and ‘Chappa Kurishu’. Nazriya on the other hand began her career as a child artist in ‘Palunku’ and later became a very poplar actress through films like ‘Neram’, ‘Bangalore Days’ and ‘Ohm Shaanthi Oshaana’. Fahadh and Nazriya acted together for the first time in ‘Pramani’, but as siblings. Later, the two starred as a couple in ‘Bangalore Days’, shortly before tying the knot in real life.

Comedian, Percussionist and actor, Jayaram met Parvathy for the first time during the shooting of his debut film, ‘Aparan’ in 1988. Since Parvathy was already an established actress, it is heard that Jayaram stood up in respect when he saw her. Later, the two fell in love during ‘Puthiya Karukkal’ in 1989, eventually getting married on September 7, 1992 at Guruvayoor. The two are still together and have two kids - Kalidas and Malavika.

Biju Menon and Samyuktha Varma starred in many films together. The two worked together in ‘Chandranudikkunna Dikkil’. Biju and Samyuktha went on to star as a couple in films like ‘Madhuranombarakkattu’, ‘Mazha’, ‘Meghamalhar’ etc. They grew close and at the end it was a love-cum-arranged​ marriage. The two tied the knot on November 21st, 2002. They have a son, Dhaksh Dharmik (born in 2006).

Dileep is one actor who rose from being a mimicry artist to an assistant director and then to a supporting actor. Manju Warrier was one of the most celebrated heroines during the 90’s, starring in hit films like ‘Kanmadam’ and ‘Aaram Thampuran’. The two fell in love during ‘Ee Puzhayum Kadannu’ and got married in 1998. The end of 90’s saw Dileep rising up as a superstar as Manju took a backseat as a homemaker. The happiness was short-lived as both parted ways in 2015. They have a daughter, Meenakshi, who lives with her father.

Manoj K Jayan and Urvashi had acted in many movies, the most famous being ‘Venkalam’ (1993). The two married in 2002 and had a daughter named Tejalakshmi (Kunjaatta) in 2001. Unfortunately, disparities between the two actors took a toll on their marital life, ending the relationship in a divorce. Later Manoj K Jayan and Urvashi got married separately.

Son of theatre legend O Madhavan, Mukesh made his debut with ‘Balloon’ in 1982 and later established himself as a popular actor and comedian. He fell in love with Saritha, with whom he worked in ‘Thaniyavarthanam’, ‘PC 369’, etc. The two got married in the year 1988 and were blessed with two kids, Shravan and Tejas. They divorced in the year 2007 after living separately for years owing to differences.

Late actor Sreenath worked with actress Shanthi Krishna in many hit movies and fell in love with her during the filming of ‘Ithu Njangalude Katha’. The two finally tied the knot at Guruvayoor Temple in September 1984. Unfortunately, the marriage didn’t work out and subsequently gave way for divorce in September 1995.