Bollywood has been blessed with innumerable real-life couples who exemplify love by setting the screen on fire with their powerful chemistry.

According to a report in Times Of India: These real-life couples often inspire others with their fairytale romance and undying love for each other. And as Bollywood completes its 100 years TOI decided to take a look at the most popular real-life couples of Bollywood.

Nargis- Sunil Dutt: Sunil Dutt’s courageous and heroic act saved a stranded Nargis as fire broke out on the sets of Mother India. It not only impressed her and won her heart. Dutt’s innocence and gentle style made Nargis comfortable. Though Nargis’s on-screen pairing with Raj Kapoor was a huge hit in Bollywood but it was her caring and loving attitude that left an impression on Dutt. Finally, Dutt decided to tell Nargis how he felt about her and the couple got married. Their relationship is like a perfect Hindi film packed with action, romance and drama.

Dilip Kumar-Saira Bano: This real-life couple signifies eternal love and togetherness. Saira, who was a big fan of Dilip Kumar, fell in love with the superstar when she was just 12. The love story of the evergreen couple, Dilip Kumar and Saira Banu, with an age difference of 22 years, is still going strong. The couple got married in the year 1966, when the gorgeous Saira was only 22 and Dilip Kumar 45. Despite, going through troubled times the couple have stood like strong pillars of support for each other through thick and thin.

Hema Malini-Dharmendra: The saying love has no boundaries holds true when one talks about Dream girl Hema Malini and the He-man of Bollywood Dharmendra. The superstars are said to have fallen in love on the sets of movie Tum Haseen Main Jawan released in the year 1970. Both Hema and Dharam were so madly in love with each other that they not only went against the will of their families, but also converted, for the time being, to get married. We must say that neither age nor time has affected their love for each other as they are still one of the most romantic couples of Bollywood.

Jaya-Amitabh: The very amazing Amitabh Bachchan and talented actress Jaya Bhaduri’s constant meeting on the sets of BR Ishara’s Ek Nazar blossomed into love. Later, success of their 1973 film Zanjeer played an important role in forming their bond. Amitabh and Jaya’s love for each other only grew with each passing day and they eventually got married. Despite the strong rumours of an alleged affair with Rekha, both the actors always maintained their dignity in public.

Rishi Kapoor-Neetu Singh: Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Singh is one of the most famous couples of the Bollywood film industry. The audience simply loved Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Singh’s on-screen chemistry. The sweet and bubbly Neetu Singh and Rishi Kapoor’s pairing became an instant hit resulting in many blockbusters. Both were deeply in love with each other and eventually tied the knot in year 1979.

Ajay Devgn-Kajol: They are often tagged as an “unlikely pair” due to their contrasting personalities. The couple started dating each other on the sets of Gundaraj and it was Kajol’s vivacious and simplicity that impressed Ajay. Ajay Devgan and Kajol got married fourteen years ago in 1999 in a traditional Maharashtrian style at the Devgn house. Though Ajay has often being linked to many of his co-stars but the couple never responded to any speculation.

Twinkle-Akshay: They first met on the sets of the film International Khiladi and the love story that followed is no less than a Bollywood masala film. The world was in for a big surprise, when Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna started courting each other and ;ater tied the knot. There was speculation galore regarding the longevity of the marriage. Kumar had previously been linked with his co-stars Raveena Tandon and Shilpa Shetty, that basically stoked the rumour mills. Despite the rumours, Akshay-Twinkle marriage stands strong.

Abhishek-Aishwarya Bachchan: They are Bollywood’s most talked about couple. Both superstars have gone through failed relationships in the past but leaving everything behind Aishwarya married Abhishek on April 20, 2007. It is said that Abhishek proposed Aishwarya after the premiere of Guru in Toronto and the actress accepted his proposal without a second thought. Though there have been rumours regarding their tiffs, the couple seems very much love, more after the birth of their daughter, Aradhya.

Riteish- Genelia Deshmukh: Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D’Souza kept their relationship very private. The couple, who debuted in Bollywood with their film Tujhe Meri Kasam, have been dating each other since 2003. After about ten years of friendship and togetherness, Riteish and Genelia took the nuptial vows on 3rd February, 2012.

Saif Ali Khan-Kareena Kapoor: During the making of Tashan in 2007 Saif-Kareena fell in love with each other and though the film failed at box-office it still remains Saif’s favorite as it brought lady love Kareena aka Bebo into his life. After dating each other for 5 years, Saifeena as they are fondly called by the media, decided to take the plunge in 2012. They had a register marriage on October 16 2012. The couple’s undying love and near-perfect compatibility, at various events and functions is quite noticeable.