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Amitabh Bachchan-Jaya Bachchan-Rekha to Salman Khan-Aishwarya Rai-Vivek Oberoi: 5 real-life Bollywood love triangles that set gossip columns on fire

These 5 real-life Bollywood love triangles weren’t just gossip, they were front-page news, packed with emotion, betrayal, and bold moves. From legendary icons to modern-day stars, these stories continue to stir the public imagination.

Rishika Baranwal | May 28, 2025, 02:00 PM IST

1.Akshay Kumar, Raveena Tandon and Shilpa Shetty

Akshay Kumar, Raveena Tandon and Shilpa Shetty
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Akshay Kumar's relationships in the '90s created a massive buzz. Raveena Tandon once said they were secretly engaged, while Shilpa Shetty later accused him of cheating with Raveena during their relationship. Both actresses later made peace but publicly joked about their 'common mistake.'

 

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2.Salman Khan, Aishwarya Rai and Vivek Oberoi

Salman Khan, Aishwarya Rai and Vivek Oberoi
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After a highly publicised and toxic breakup with Salman Khan, Aishwarya Rai dated Vivek Oberoi, who then held a press conference claiming Salman threatened him. The controversy severely impacted Vivek's career and remains one of Bollywood’s most dramatic triangles.

 

3.Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone and Katrina Kaif

Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone and Katrina Kaif
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Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone were Bollywood’s golden couple until Katrina Kaif reportedly came between them. While Ranbir dated Katrina for years afterward, the love triangle created intense media attention and fan wars, fueling gossip columns for almost a decade.

 

4.Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan and Rekha

Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan and Rekha
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A legendary love triangle that Bollywood still can’t stop talking about. While married to Jaya Bachchan, Amitabh Bachchan was rumoured to be in a relationship with Rekha. Their film Silsila mirrored real life, making this triangle one of the most iconic and controversial in Hindi cinema history.

 

5.Kareena Kapoor, Shahid Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan

Kareena Kapoor, Shahid Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan
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Kareena Kapoor and Shahid Kapoor’s long-term relationship ended abruptly after Jab We Met amid rumours of her growing closeness with Saif Ali Khan on the sets of Tashan. Kareena soon made it official with Saif, whom she later married, leaving fans stunned at the dramatic shift in her love life.

 

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