B-Town is brimming with male actors waiting to get married. While some are single parents, the majority are living their happy lives. Rumors of romance have been linked to a number of these actors, but marriage is not a reality for the stars. Some of the hottest Bollywood actors not yet ready to make the leap are listed below.
1. Salman Khan
Salman Khan is undoubtedly the most suitable bachelor of his Bollywood fraternity. Although the speculations regarding his wedding have garnered attention several times, he has continued to be in a relationship. Khan became famous because of his performance in the love story Maine Pyar Kiya, which earned his the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut. After that, he was a part of several commercially successful films like Hum Aapke Hain Kaun, Karan Arjun and Biwi Number 1. Salman Khan switched from romantic to action hero, with numerous hit movies that included Daabang, Bodyguard, Ready, Ek Tha Tiger, Tiger Zinda Hai, Kick and Sultan.
2. Akshaye Khanna
Akshaye Khanna first made a debut in 1997, in the film Himalaya Putra but gained popularity by playing soldier in the war drama Border that earned his the Filmfare Award for Best Debut Male Actor. He has also appeared in films that are commercially successful including Taal, Dil Chahta Hai, Humraaz, Hungama, China Town, Race, Tees Mar Khan and many others. Akshaye Khanna, a single man and has told the media that he’s not interested in taking on the burden of marriage.
3. Tushar Kapoor
Tushar Kapoor first made an appearance in Bollywood through the film Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai opposite Kareena Kapoor in 2001. It brought his the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut. In the following year, he was a part of the 2002 film Kyaa Dil Kaha. After a string of failures, Kapoor starred in a variety of commercial successes including Khakee, Golmaal, Kya Kool Hain Hum, Shootout at Lokhandwala, Golmaal Returns, Golmaal 3, Dirty Picture and Shootout at Wadala. Tushar Kapoor is a single actor, but he became the father of an infant son via IVF as well as surrogacy June of 2016.
4. Uday Chopra
Uday Chopra, son of filmmaker Yash Chopra. His Bollywood debut in the romantic musical Mohabbatein in 2000. After that, he was in several films like Meri Yaar Ki Shadi Hai, Mujhse Dosti Karogi, Dhoom, Dhoom 2, Dhoom 3 and Pyar Impossible. Chopra also directed two films, which include Grace of Monaco and The Longest Week. Uday Chopra is romantically linked to actors Shamita Shetty, and Nargis Fakhri previously but is still a single man to the date.
5. Karan Johar
Karan Johar is a popular film maker who has a string of commercially successful films in his collection. His directorial debut was in the rom-com Kuch Kuch Hota Hai in 1998. It resulted in the coveted two Filmfare Awards and a National Film Award. In the following years He produced Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham as well as Kabhi Alvida Naa Khehna both of which became hits. The other films he has made commercially successful are Raazi, My Name is Khan and Shershah. Karan Johar is not married and there are numerous theories about his sexuality. He became the father of twins via surrogacy on February 2017.
6. Abhay Deol
Abhay Deol made his debut in 2005 with the film Socha Na Tha. But his most memorable performance was in 2009’s film, a black comedy Dev D. He starred in the movie Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara which was among the highest earning films of Bollywood and received him a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting actor. Abhay Deol was a lover of the actress Preeti Desai from 2023. But, he’s dating a woman.
7. Kartik Aaryan
Kartik Aaryan first made his appearance in Bollywood with the film Pyar Ka Punnama. Then, he appeared in several commercially successful films including Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety, Pati Patni Aur Woh and Luka Chupi. But his most memorable performance came in the 2022’s movie Bhool Bhulaiya 2, which was nominated in the Filmfare Award for Best Actor. Kartik Aaryan has been a single. There are however speculations about his relationship to actress Tara Sutaria.
8. Tiger Shroff
Tiger Shroff debuted in Bollywood in 2014 with the film Heropanti which earned his the IIFA Award for Star Debut of the Year Male. Shroff was in the movie of the year 2016 Baaghi which was a huge success. After two failed movies, Shroff appeared in Baaghi 2 which was the highest grossing Bollywood film of the year in 2018. The other films he appeared in are Student of the Year 2, War and Baaghi 3. Tiger Shroff and Disha Patani were reported to be having a romantic relationship. The reality is that Shroff has denied that the couple was together in a show that was popular on television.
9. Arjun Kapoor
Arjun Kapoor made his debut in year 2012 in the film Ishaqzaade. The film was a commercial success, and was awarded the Zee Cine Award for Best Male Debut. After that, he appeared in two films that were commercially successful, known as Gunday as well as 2 States. Kapoor has been in a variety of relationships and is currently dating Malaika Arora since the year 2016.
10. Aditya Roy Kapoor
Aditya Roy Kapoor first made his appearance in the film London Dreams in 2009. The first time he was successful commercially, it was his 2013 film Aashiqui 2 which was one of the top grossers that year. In the same year He was as a lead actor in Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani which became one of the top making Indian films. Aditya Roy Kapoor has been single. But, he is believed to be having a romantic affair with actor Ananya Pandey.
The ten actors listed above aren’t only redefining success in Bollywood through their outstanding talent and box office performance but they are also challenging the norms of society concerning marriage. Their decision to stay unmarried regardless of decision or circumstance, is a reflection of an overall trend to prioritize individual growth, career aspirations and happiness for each individual.
