Bollywood actresses are an example of women’s empowerment. Apart from their beauty and talent, they inspire people with their courage and off-screen lives.
Everyone knows how hard it is to find a role in a Bollywood film, especially for a newcomer. Actresses who come from non-Bollywood backgrounds like Kangana, Taapsee, and others work really hard to get roles in the industry and break all the stereotypes of society. Their achievements are commendable and inspiring.
There was a time when getting a lead role in Bollywood was a big deal for a female actor. But today this scenario has been changed, by their dedication and hard work Bollywood actresses have inspired us all.
They fight the odds to establish themselves in male-dominated industries like Bollywood. Their journey and courage are inspiring especially for women of our country. They make a career their first priority and do not marry and have children.
While there is no age for love, Indian Society has set an age bar to marrying and having children. For some people this is possible but for some, priorities are different. So take a look at some Bollywood Divas who broke the stereotype of the society and got married over 35 & 40.
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Katrina Kaif
Well, let’s start with the latest Bollywood celeb wedding. Katrina Kaif got married to Bollywood actor Vicky Kaushal on December 9 in Six Senses, ‘Six Senses Fort Barwara’, Jaipur, Rajasthan. The 38-year-old actress is now married to Vicky Kaushal who is 5 years younger than her.
Katrina was born on 16, July 1983 in Hong- Kong. She made her Bollywood debut in 2003 with the drama thriller Boom. She came to the spotlight in Bollywood when she worked opposite Akshay Kumar in the 2005 Hindi movie Humko Deewana Kar Gaye.
And from that, there was no looking back for her, as kept growing in Bollywood. Apart from her beauty, she also grabbed people’s attention by her affairs with many Bollywood actors.
But her love affair with Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor made headlines more than her previous ones. Their relationship came to an end in 2015.
Katrina and Vicky kept their relationship private and got married in the presence of their family members and close friends.
Bipasha Basu
The Bong beauty, who had been in a relationship with the handsome-hunk Bollywood actor John Abraham for 9 long years, ended their relationship in 2009.
She finally found the man of her dreams, actor Karan Singh Grover who was her co-star in the Bollywood film ‘Alone’. She got married to the actor on April 30, 2016, at the age of 37.
7 January 1979 born is regarded as one of the most beautiful and talented faces in Indian Cinema. She is the heartthrob beauty of B-town and is known for her bold looks.
Urmila Matondkar
Those who shine to give light n joy to others are truly rare gems. Happiest Birthday to one such crazy, mad, fun rare Gem💖
Happy Birthday dearest hubby Mohsin 🥰🥳❤
रहना तु है जैसा तु..😇 pic.twitter.com/ROFvHwlgt3
— Urmila Matondkar (@UrmilaMatondkar) May 21, 2021
On 3 March 2016, Urmila Matondkar got married to her Kashmiri boyfriend, businessman, Mohsin Akhtar Mir, in a secret ceremony.
She is the face behind many successful Bollywood films of the 90’s such as Rangeela, Bhoot, Masoom, Pyar Tune Kya Kiya, and many more. She performed in many dance numbers. Her most famous item number is Chhama Chhama from the 1998 Bollywood movie China Gate. And now the actress is enjoying her married life happily.
Rani Mukerji
Rani Mukherji is the epitome of beauty and boldness in both real and reel life. Her heavy voice and powerful persona have made her the most loved Bollywood actress in the industry. Rani is a bold personality and is always vocal about issues faced by women and children.
21 March 1978 born actress got married to Indian filmmaker and son of the legendary Bollywood director Yash Chopra, Aditya Chopra, at the age of 36. They got married in Italy on 21 April 2014 in a secret wedding ceremony in the presence of their close ones.
Neena Gupta
Neena Gupta is one of the fierce and bold actresses in B-town. She was born on 4 June 1959. Her life has been a roller coaster ride with lots of ups and downs and faced a lot of criticism regarding her controversial relationships.
One of her controversial and infamous relationships which made lots of headlines was with the legendary West-Indies cricketer Vivian Richard. Neena had already known that her marriage with Viv was not possible as he was already married at and time and was the father of two children.
She welcomed her daughter Masaba, out of wedlock and raised her to be a proud woman. Finally, she got married to Vivek Mehra, a Delhi-based chartered accountant at age of 49, on 15 July 2008.
Preity Zinta
A sporty #karvachauth with my man in blue ❤️ 🇮🇳🇮🇳 #patiparmeshwar #bleedblue #INDvPAK #t20worldcup2021 #dubai #ting pic.twitter.com/48uxBtuYQj
— Preity G Zinta (@realpreityzinta) October 24, 2021
The dimple girl Preity Zinta is the most successful actress of Bollywood, who worked in many hit movies like Veer-Zara, Kal Ho Na Ho, Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna, Koi Mil Gaya, and a lot more.
Apart from that, she is a very successful entrepreneur and one of the co-owners of the IPL team Punjab Kings. She got married to an American Financial Analyst Gene Goodenough in a secret ceremony on 29 February 2016. She was born on 31 January 1975 in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.
She is one of the Bollywood actresses, who got married late at the age of 41 and is still enjoying her married life happily.
Vidya Balan
Another Bollywood actress who got married over 25 & 40 is Vidya Balan. She got publicity by Bollywood movie The Dirty Picture, where she played the role of an Indian actress Silk Smitha, who was known for her erotic roles. The boldness of her character made the audience go crazy.
The Parineeta actress got married to Indian film producer Siddharth Roy Kapur on December 11, 2012. Their wedding was a low-key affair where no Bollywood biggie was present.
The wedding ceremony was attended by only family and close friends. The actress got married at the age of 36.