From Shikhar Dhawan to Rashmika Mandanna: Indian celebrities who found love again after bitter divorce or break up

A breakup or divorce doesn't mean that it is the end of your journey—it's often just a plot twist in your life. And many Indian celebrities, like cricketers and actors, are proof of this. From Shikhar Dhawan finding love again in Sophie Shine after a bitter divorce from Aesha Mukerji to actress Rashmika Mandanna finding her life partner in fellow actor Vijay Deverakonda after a broken engagement—here we list some such celebs. Their lives would make you believe in love:

"Mr. ICC" Shikhar Dhawan bounced back from a messy 2023 divorce with ex-wife Aesha Mukherjee—complete with custody battles and emotional tolls—straight into love's arms. In 2025, he went Instagram-official with Irish beauty Sophie Shine, a UAE-based product consultant and influencer (Second VP at Northern Trust, and now heads the Shikhar Dhawan Foundation). Spotted at matches and events, they announced their engagement in January 2026, and now their pre-wedding festivities are in full swing.

Rashmika Mandanna's 2017 engagement to 'Kirik Party' co-star Rakshit Shetty ended in 2018 over career clashes, as per reports. Months later, on the 'Geetha Govindam' sets, Rashmika and Vijay Deverakonda met for the first time, and sparks flew instantly between the two actors. Their chemistry was fueled by blockbusters like 'Dear Comrade'. Their cozy sightings, Insta teases, and "Rowdy Rashmika" nicknames ignited dating buzz. And now, with their wedding invite going viral on the internet, the news is out that Rashmika and Vijay are (finally) getting married on February 26!

Hardik Pandya's 2025 divorce from Natasa Stankovic rocked cricket circles—social media storms, co-parenting son Agastya amid IPL scrutiny. Enter Mahieka Sharma, the girlfriend who revived his passion for cricket. Post-split, Hardik ground it out in the nets for 6-7 hours daily at NCA Bengaluru. "I think the child in me, the cricket geek... was focusing more on my skill set as a bowler. After the last IPL, I realised I really wanted to play to Hardik’s full potential... That’s when Mahieka came into my life. We started talking about the sport and how to bring that child back. She helped me rediscover that excitement... I was usually the last person to leave and shut the lights off," he revealed recently. Her vibe unlocked his cricket magic—love is the ultimate comeback fuel.

Bollywood's candid icon Neena Gupta became a single mom to daughter Masaba with Vivian Richards at a time when it was considered taboo in Indian society. Through years of struggle in her career, heartbreaks, and life as a single mother, Neena stayed firm in her decisions. Years later, when she was 49, Neena married CA Vivek Mehra in 2008, in whom she found her partner for life. No scandal—just mature love post-experiments.

Saif Ali Khan's rocky past—divorce from Amrita Singh, fling fallout—led him to his soulmate Kareena Kapoor Khan. Meanwhile, back then, Kareena too was dealing with heartbreak after her relationship with fellow actor Shahid Kapoor ended. While Saif and Kareena knew each other, as fate would have it, it was then that they fell for each other. The couple dated for a few years and then took their relationship to the next level by marrying in 2012. Now, they are parents to two adorable sons: Taimur and Jeh. And Saif credits Bebo for grounding his Nawab life.