From Divya Bharti to Dimple Kapadia: Bollywood actresses who married at a young age

Bollywood has witnessed some of the young actresses tie the knot earlier than expected. Here are few actresses who got married at a young age, one being as young as 16.

Known for her phenomenal performance as Suman in Maine Pyaar Kiya, Bhagyashree made her mark in the Bollywood industry with her brilliant skills and was among the most famous and popular Bollywood actresses of her time giving us bangers like Paayal and Tyagi. She also showcased her performance in other languages films like Telugu, Kannada, and Marathi. She got married to Himalaya Dasani, a businessman at the age of only 19. Post her marriage, Bhagyashree was not as prominent in the film industry and stayed away from showbiz, focussing on her family.

Known for her exemplary performances in Hindi and Telugu cinema, Divya Bharti, rose to fame soon after starting her career as an actress. She's known for her roles in films like Shola Aur Shabnam" (1992), Vishwatma" (1992), "Dil Aashna Hai" (1992), "Dil Ka Kya Kasoor" (1992) and "Kshatriya" (1993). She got married to filmmaker Sajid Nadiadwala, in an intimate wedding ceremony after falling in love with him when she was only 19.

Neetu Singh is known for her performances in Hindi films during the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. She made her debut with the film Suraj in 1966, marking an incredible beginning to her career. She went on to gain recognition with her performance in films like Deewaar" (1975), "Khel Khel Mein" (1975), "Kabhi Kabhie" (1976), "Amar Akbar Anthony" (1977) and many more. She got married to the then chocolate boy, Rishi Kapoor at the age of 21. She continues to appear in films even today with some of her recent appearances in movies like Jug Jug Jiyo.

Regarded as one of the finest actresses of Bollywood, Saira Banu was among the most famous actresses during 1960s and 70s and had bagged many awards throughout her career. Some of Saira's most famous works include- Bluff Master (1963), Ayee Milan Ki Bela (1964), Jhuk Gaya Aasman (1968), Padosan (1968), etc. Despite getting married to Dilip Kumar in 1966 at the young age of 21, she continued to work in films and focussed on her career.

Starring in a lead role at the tender age of 14, with her debut teen romance ‘Bobby’, which was a commercial hit. She went on to become a stupendous actress of her time, with films like Rudaali, Saagar, Drishti, Aitbaar, Lekin and many more, showcasing her glamor and skills. Dimple Kapadia got married to late actor Rajesh Khanna at the tender age of 16, with whom she shared an age gap of 16 years. However, with the relationship having issues, they parted ways after a few years of living separately.

Gorgeous and glamorous Indian actress of today, known for her roles in multiple languages, Aditi Rao Hydari is more than just about beauty. Being a part of the Tamil, Telugu and Hindi films, she has showcased her incredible acting skills. Her recent performances have garnered her a lot of love and appreciation, including her recent series, 'Hiramandi'. She joins the pre- 90s actresses as she got married at the age of 21 to Satyadeep Mishra, but later got divorced. She recently tied the knot with actor and director Siddharth in 2024