The stars on our big screen are known for their fast hookups and even faster breakups. While news of separations and divorces frequent the tabloids, here are a few Bollywood couples who struck gold the second time around.

1. Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor

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Saif and Kareena are among the latest Bollywood ‘it’ couple to tie the knot. Even though it has been quite some time since the couple finally took their vows, their marriage is a subject of media speculation even today. Saif was married to yesteryear actress Amrita Singh, 12 years his senior, for 13 years until they parted ways. The media wrote him off as a permanent bachelor until Kareena entered his life in 2007, and they lived in for quite a bit before tying the know recently. Their bond has solidified our belief in successful second marriages.

2. Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao

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Aamir’s second inning as a husband was breaking news in 2005. The shy, bespectacled assistant director of Lagaan, is now his wife, who holds her own as a multi-tasking, acclaimed filmmaker. It’s been nine years and counting for the Khan-Rao duo.

3. Dharmendra and Hema Malini

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Their 1980 marriage was a controversial one what with Dharmendra converting to Islam to justify his bigamy, which led many a tongue wagging in the tinsel town and beyond, for quite a while. Nevertheless, the two have been lasting pillars of strength for each other for more than 33 years.

4. Sridevi and Boney Kapoor

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Sridevi is wed to famous producer Boney Kapoor, and their second marriage too is a happy one. The divorcees tied the knot in 1996, and are now loving parents to two daughters, Jahnavi and Khushi.

5. Sanjay Dutt and Manyata

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Sanjay Dutt’s marriage to Manyata also raised several eyebrows. Rumors of his family’s disapproval of his new wife made it to the papers. But Manyata was Sanju Baba’s rock during his jail stint, and the pair has proven that they can make it through the most difficult of times.

6. Raveena Tandon and Anil Thadani

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Film distributor Anil Thadani saw second-time success when he met and married the Bollywood diva Raveena, at the peak of her career. They have now made a happy family with their four children – three daughters and a son.

7. Shabana Azmi and Javed Akhtar

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Both Shabana Azmi and Javed Akhtar are revered personalities in Bollywood, admired not only for their immense talents but also their thriving marriage. They have been married since 1984, proving that second-time vows can last a lifetime.

8. Raj Kundra and Shilpa Shetty

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Their union, a second one for the business owner, was celebrated with a grand wedding. Five years on, Shilpa juggles her acting career with business, and is now also mother to a very cute toddler.

9. Karisma Kapoor and Sanjay Kapur

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Once upon a time, Karisma Kapoor’s man was married to socialite and designer Nandita Mahtani. The couple did have some rough patches and talks of separations have been heard now and again; but they have worked out their troubles and are still together.

10. Pankaj Kapur and Supriya Pathak

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Acclaimed actor and director Pankaj Kapur was married to Neelima Azeem before marrying the talented Supriya Pathak. Both of them have won accolades for their performances, and perhaps deserve praise for their solid marriage as well.

If one thing can be learnt from these prominent cultural icons, whose personal lives are documented in tabloids all over the country, it is this – love lost can be found once again, one just has to never give up hope.

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