India still has a long way to go before fully embracing the liberal school of thought, let’s face it. Our culture rules everything, including what to study, what occupations to pick, who to love, and how to live. Deviating from the “norms” can result in harsh criticism.
The kind of scrutiny and judgment that live-in couples frequently face in our society is one such point of disagreement. There is, however, some good news. Numerous well-known Bollywood couples have come forward to normalize live-in relationships and remove the stigma around them since Indian society places a lot of value on its public figures and celebrities.
Saif Ali Khan – Kareena Kapoor Khan
Even though Saif and Kareena’s romantic connection alone made headlines back then, they went one step further and chose to experiment with living together before deciding to be married. Before getting married, Saif and Kareena lived together for five years.
Aamir Khan – Kiran Rao
Both Aamir and Kiran needed some time to adjust to their relationship when they first started dating. Although Aamir and Kiran were aware that they had found something unique in each other, nothing became serious until they made the decision to live together. The pair chose to be married and move in together permanently after spending an additional year and a half living together.
Kunal Khemu – Soha Ali Khan
Soha and Kunal have always made a big deal out of their love. So it came as no surprise when the couple decided to move in together. Furthermore, Soha and Kunal have both acknowledged that, despite not supporting it, their decision to live together has improved their relationship and assisted them in formulating their relationship.