With yet another Sandalwoood star couple —Yash and Radhika Pandit getting engaged recently, and their wedding slated for the end of the year, they have joined the elite club of Kannada stars who eventually got married, making it a dream come true wedding affair from reel to real. Bengaluru Chronicle reports on the popular star couples.
Bharathi-Vishnuvardhan
One of the most-talked about love stories in the Kannada film industry, Mrs and Mrs Bharathi Vishnuvardhan were among the first who fell to the cupid’s charms. The legendary actors fell in love during their first few films which released during the early 70s. Later the two got married in the year 1975 and lived happily for over 33 years. They acted together in at least nine movies.
Anant Nag-Gayathri
Amongst the other famous love-stories, versatile actor Anant Nag and Gayatri got married in the late 80s after cupid struck the couple while shooting for different films at the same studio in Bengaluru. After the marriage, Gayatri remained away from films though Anant Nag continues to give credit worthy performances even today.
Shankar Nag-Arundathi Nag
The multi-talented actor-director Shankar Nag married his long-time friend from theatre — Arundathi. Known as one of the most talented film makers, Shankar Nag died in a tragic road accident while Arundathi survived with severe injuries. She is presently looking after Shankar Nag’s dream —Rangashankara.
Ambareesh- Sumalatha
Rebel star Ambareesh, started his career with a negative role, and went on to supporting artist before becoming a star hero. Sumalatha who has acted in more than 150 films across various south Indian languages married Ambareesh, after falling in love with his rebellious attitude. While Ambareesh is busy with his political life and guest appearances in Kannada films, Sumalatha Ambareesh acts in supporting roles even today.
Prabhakar-Jayamala
Known as Tiger Prabhakar, who rose to stardom with a slew of action films, the actor got married to actress Jayamala. However, they later got divorced. Prabhakar died due to a prolonged illness, and Jayamala is now a member of the State Legislative Council.
Upendra-Priyanka
The real star Upendra fell in love with his co-star of H2O, and later married her in 2003. While Upendra is busy with acting and direction, apart from running their home banner, Priyanka has been doing films with special lead roles.
Rakshita-prem
It was during the shooting of Jogi, that this couple met through a common friend, and their friendship continued. Till Raskshita finally proposed to the director. They got married in 2007. While she continued to do films for sometime, the actress is presently taking care of their home banner where as Prem is busy with direction, after a couple of films as a hero didn’t do well at the box office.
