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Many Bollywood movies with iconic on-screen paintings having amazing chemistry have received a lot of love from the audience. However, there have been many such pairs of actors that are unexpected but have managed to impress the viewers. In this piece, we explore such movies on Netflix featuring unconventional pairings that have captivated us with their chemistry.
First on our list of Bollywood movies on Netflix with unconventional pairings is Merry Christmas. The thriller marks the first collaboration between Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi. They play the roles of Maria and Albert, two strangers who cross paths with each other on Christmas Eve. The pair certainly capture the interest of the audience as their night takes a mysterious turn.
Another recent offbeat pairing came in the comedy drama Dunki. Shah Rukh Khan and Taapsee Pannu shared the screen for the first time and made fans fall in love with their story. Hardy helps Manu reach London and falls in love with her during their journey. The film revolves around the illegal immigration route called donkey flight.
Gangubai Kathiawadi features the fresh pairing of Alia Bhatt and Shantanu Maheshwari. Shantanu plays the role of Afsaan, a tailor, who is Gangubai’s love interest. However, she sacrifices her love in order to protect a young girl. Their chemistry, especially in the songs Jab Saiyaan and Meri Jaan, was immensely loved by the viewers.
Sanju is a highly acclaimed Hindi movie on Netflix. It is the biopic of actor Sanjay Dutt and showcases his personal and professional journey. Ranbir Kapoor received a lot of praise for his performance in the titular role, along with love for his chemistry with Dia Mirza, who portrays Maanayata Dutt.
Ranbir Kapoor and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan took everyone by surprise with their sizzling chemistry in Ae Dil Hai Mushkil. Ranbir plays the role of Ayan, who has one-sided love for Anushka Sharma’s Alizeh. After she rejects him, he meets Aishwarya’s Saba, and the pair soon get into a relationship.
Dil Chahta Hai follows the journey of three friends after college and their individual love lives. Akshaye Khanna plays the role of Siddharth, an artist who is attracted to Dimple Kapadia’s Tara, a divorced mother. Their pairing was highly unconventional, but the audience liked their subtle chemistry in the film.
Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu is another movie on Netflix with an unlikely pairing. Imran Khan portrays the character of Rahul, an architect who loses his job. Kareena Kapoor Khan plays the role of Riana, a hairstylist. The duo end up getting married to each other in a drunken state, and the film showcases their chirpy romance.
Are there any other Bollywood movies on Netflix with unconventional pairs that have impressed you? Let us know in the comments below.
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Shahid Kapoor and Mira Rajput have been married for nine years, and they keep setting relationship goals for their fans. Shahid and Mira often shower love on each other through their social media posts. Their latest post on Instagram is a treat to our eyes. Deva star Shahid flashed a million-dollar smile in the latest picture with Mira as they hung out with friends.
In the picture posted by Mira Rajput on her Instagram story, the couple is happily posing for the camera with their friends. Shahid Kapoor can be seen smiling along with his wife, Mira, as they chill with their two buddies. The selfie shows Mira holding the camera and the Deva star standing at the back.
Mira is sporting a black puffer jacket, and Shahid is twinning with her in a black outfit. She captioned her Instagram story, “Annual scene.”
Take a look at the screenshot of her Instagram story:
Meanwhile, in an earlier interview with Pinkvilla Masterclass in 2023, Shahid Kapoor confirmed that Farzi 2 will be happening in the future. Shahid noted that Farzi, the 2023 thriller series, had an “open-ended” climax, so there is a possibility to explore the storyline.
“The second season of Farzi will happen. I mean, the response was amazing. Also, the way the story ended; it was open-ended so there is an opportunity for a lot more to happen. It was not like a culmination. So Farzi 2 will happen, and if anything, else I like, I will, but as of now, I haven’t said yes to anything for OTT because I had two releases this year, so I’m going to do some stuff for theatres now…,” Shahid told us last year.
On the work front, Shahid Kapoor is gearing up for Rosshan Andrrews’ directorial venture, Deva. The action thriller film will be released on February 14, 2025, on the occasion of Valentine’s Day. It stars Pooja Hegde as the female lead.
Shahid Kapoor and Mira Rajput exchanged marital vows on July 7, 2015. They tied the knot at a private ceremony in Delhi. The couple has two kids, a daughter Misha Kapoor and a son, Zain Kapoor.
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