Palash Muchhal and Smriti Mandhana to Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom: Celebrity couples who got engaged, but never married

In the dazzling and deceptive world of showbiz, few things steal the spotlight quite like a sparkling diamond ring and an extravagant engagement reveal. But just when fans settle in for a fairytale to unfold, reality, rumours and scandal slip in to give these love stories the ultimate filmy twist. What begins as a promise of “forever” often ends with detours, doubts and heartbreak. While some romances simply fade out quietly, others shatter in the long wait to the altar.
From Palash Muchhal and Smriti Mandhana to Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom, here’s a look at the Bollywood and Hollywood couples who got engaged, but never made it to their “happily ever after.”

Music composer Palash Muchhal stunned fans when he issued a public statement confirming that his wedding to cricketer Smriti Mandhana, scheduled for November 23, 2025, had been called off.
Sharing a long, emotional note on his Instagram handle, Palash said, “I have decided to move on in my life and step back from my personal relationship.” What began as a postponed wedding, reportedly due to a family health emergency, soon spiralled into controversy with all sorts of allegations surfacing online. Calling this the “most difficult phase of his life,” Palash shut down the rumours saying, "I truly hope we, as a society, learn to pause before judging someone based on unverified gossip, whose sources are never identified."

Katy Perry is in the news over her new romance with Justin Trudeau. But, this romance comes after the singer quietly called off her engagement to actor Orlando Bloom after nearly spending a decade together. The pair, who met at a Golden Globes after-party in 2016, share a daughter, Daisy Dove.

Internet sensation Abdu Rozik, had announced his engagement last year, and even introduced fans to his fiancee, Amira. He even announced a wedding set for July 7, which was sadly cancelled. Though initially reports claimed that the wedding was postponed due to his work commitments, Abdu revealed that 'cultural differences' ultimately led to their separation.

Actress Nina Dobrev and Olympic snowboarder Shaun White ended their relationship just shy of their one-year engagement anniversary. After five years together, the couple made what insiders describe as a “mutual and loving” decision to part ways, sans any dramatic announcements or spilling the tea on the reason for the split.

Before her much-speculated engagement to Vijay Deverakonda, Rashmika Mandanna was set to marry Kannada star Rakshit Shetty. Their love blossomed on the sets of 'Kirik Party', and was made official with a grand engagement in July 2017. However, the couple called it quits a year later. Reports cited incompatibility as the reason for the split.

Hollywood bobshell Sydney Sweeney recently ended her engagement to long-time partner Jonathan Davino. With her career soaring, the 'Euphoria' actor reportedly felt unprepared to “settle down” amid a whirlwind professional run. Reports claimed that wedding planning pressure and a packed schedule made her realise the timing wasn’t right.

Few broken engagements have generated as much intrigue as Abhishek Bachchan and Karisma Kapoor. Announced during Amitabh Bachchan’s 60th birthday celebrations, their engagement united two of Bollywood's legendary film families, sending fans into a frenzy. Sadly, the engagement was called off within months. While neither family publicly addressed the reasons, reports suggest that Karisma’s mother, Babita, had concerns about financial stability and Abhishek’s then-uncertain career path.

After a whirlwind romance and grand engagement, Megan Fox revealed that she and Machine Gun Kelly ended their engagement in 2023. Calling him her “twin soul,” Fox said that while they were committed to co-parenting their child, they were no longer heading down the aisle.

Salman Khan nearly married actress Sangeeta Bijlani back in the ’90s. As the tabloids tell, the wedding cards were even printed and date set, until the marriage was abruptly called off. While Sangeeta later married cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin (and subsequently divorced), she and Salman continued to share a warm bond and are friends even today.