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Meet actress who dated star India cricketer for 8 years, worked with Emraan Hashmi, Gippy Grewal, quit acting after marriage, she is now...
The connection between Bollywood and the Indian cricket team is undeniably strong. Over the years, we've witnessed numerous relationships that intertwine these two vibrant worlds, leading to many love stories. Today, we turn our attention to a romance that blossomed not in India, but abroad.
Chankesh Rao | Feb 12, 2025, 09:57 PM IST
1.Geeta Basra and Harbhajan Singh Love Story
The love story of this couple did not begin in India, but rather abroad. The cricketer was first spotted with the actress in London and instantly fell in love with her. Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh then had to put in the effort to win over his lady love, Geeta Basra, before finally marrying her.
2.Love at first sight
Harbhajan Singh had said in one of his interviews that he had seen Geeta Basra for the first time in the video of the song 'Woh Ajnabee' and instantly fell in love with the actress. At the time, Singh was in London and immediately began asking his friends on the Indian team about Geeta.
3.Harbhajan faced initial rejection
The relationship between Bollywood and cricket has always been intriguing, but Harbhajan's pursuit of Geeta was far from a seamless script. Despite reaching out and inviting her for coffee, Harbhajan initially faced rejection as Basra was unaware of his cricketing status and uninterested in his advances.
4.Turning point
A twist of fate occurred when India won the T20 World Cup, leading to Basra congratulating Harbhajan. This event sparked the beginning of their communication and the start of a blossoming romance. Despite Harbhajan's sincere efforts, Basra took a year before agreeing to enter into a relationship, as her primary focus at the time was on her growing acting career.
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5.Marriage
After discovering the kind-hearted nature of the cricketer, Basra found herself unable to suppress her feelings. This led to an enduring 8-year courtship, which culminated in a grand wedding. Geeta Basra and Harbhajan Singh exchanged vows on October 29, 2015, in Jalandhar.
6.Left acting after marriage
After marrying Harbhajan Singh, Geeta Basra made the decision to leave her acting career in Bollywood behind in order to prioritize her family and the upbringing of her children. She and her husband have a daughter named Hinaya Heer Plaha and a son named Jovan Veer Singh Plaha.
7.Geeta's acting career
The actress made her debut in the film industry with the 2006 Emraan Hashmi-starrer "Dil Diya Hai." Her subsequent release, "The Train," also featured Hashmi, with Basra playing the role of Roma, a working woman entangled in an extramarital affair. Geeta then showcased her talent in an item number in "Zila Ghaziabad" and "Second Hand Husband." In addition to these appearances, the actress is recognized for her work in films such as "Mr. Joe B Carvalho."
