From Abhishek Bachchan-Aishwarya Rai to Isha Ambani-Anand Piramal: 7 unique ways celebs have proposed marriage

Hollywood actor George Clooney and his activist-lawyer wife Amal Alamuddin got engaged in 2014 in an intimate affair. As per reports, it was while having their dinner, that George Clooney had casually asked Amal for a candle lighter from the drawer. When she opened the drawer, she instead pulled out a ring and that's when Clooney proposed to Amal! Surprised, Amal took some time to realise the marriage proposal and she finally said "yes" to Clooney. The couple are now proud parents to twins.

While it is said that marriages are made in heaven, what makes them unique and more romantic are the proposals that are made before the grand wedding. Over the years, many celebs have made some dreamy proposals to their better-half that have not only gained people's attention but also warmed their hearts. If you too are planning to express your love and propose to a partner, then here we list some unique ways celebs have proposed marriage to their partner that will inspire you.

While both Isha Ambani and Anand Piramal's families knew each other for quite some time, it was in May 2018 on a trip to the Mahabaleshwar temple that Anand proposed marriage to Isha by getting down on one knee. Isha accepted the proposal and the couple got engaged. They later invited their family and shared their happiness with them. Later in the same month, the Ambanis threw an extravagant proposal party which was attended by celebs from the cricket and Bollywood world.

Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt dated each other for a few years, before the actor decided to take their relationship to the next level by proposing his lady love. Alia and Ranbir were travelling to Masai Mara for a vacation together, where Ranbir got down on one knee and proposed to her in the middle of the jungle. Alia later posted a picture of this magical moment on social media, thus announcing their engagement.

Photo: Alia Bhatt/ Instagram

While cricketer Hardik Pandya and Serbian model-actress Natasa Stankovic are not together any more, they continue to co-parent their son Agatsya despite their differences. After dating for roughly two years, Hardik Pandya proposed to Natasa on a yacht where they were celebrating the New Year back in 2020. They got married the same year in a simple home wedding during the pandemic, and a few months later they welcomed their son. The couple had renewed their vows in 2023, however a year later they announced their divorce on social media.

Photo: Natasa Stankovic/ Instagram

UK royal Prince William and Kate Middleton dated for many years before they decided to take their relationship to the next level. It was in 2010 on a vacation to the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Kenya when Prince William went down on his knees and proposed marriage to Kate. What made the moment so special was that Prince William proposed to Kate with his late mother Princess Diana's wedding ring which has a sapphire and diamonds. This was truly a royal affair, to say the least! Now, with roughly 15 years of marriage, the couple are parents to three children together.

Actors Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai worked together on a few projects before developing feelings for each other. In an earlier interview, Abhishek had revealed, "I was filming in New York for a movie. And, I used to stand on the balcony of my hotel room and wish that 'One day, wouldn't it be nice if I was together with her, married'. Years later, we were there for the premiere of 'Guru'. After the premiere, we were back in the hotel. So, I took her to the very same balcony and I asked her to marry me." While the couple have lately been in the news for troubles in their marriage, their unique wedding proposal is surely heartwarming.

India's richest person, Mukesh Ambani's eldest son Aakash Ambani is married to his childhood friend Shloka Mehta. Both Aakash and Shloka are childhood friends and they dated for several years before getting married. As per reports, it was during a family trip to Goa that Aakash finally proposed marriage to Shloka and the Ambani family was there to celebrate this important moment. Aakash and Shloka are now parents to two children-- son Prithvi and daughter Veda.