Sushmita Sen is one such actress who doesn’t believe in following societal norms. Whether it was being a single mother by adopting two girls or now accepting and proudly flaunting her relationship with boyfriend Rohman Shawl, the actress has broken stereotypes in every phase of her life. Rumours are also rife that Sushmita might tie the knot with Rohman next year. Certainly there is no age barrier to settle down with the right person.
Let us tell you that apart from Sushmita there are seven other actresses who didn’t pay any heed to lines like, “Tumhari Umar nikli jaa rahi hai shaddi ki, and Log Kya kaehnge.” They crossed their 30s being happily single and got hitched only when they found their soulmate. Check out the myth breakers below.
Suhasini Mulay found love at 60
We have to mention her name first in this list. Suhasini Mulay who is a renowned name in the Marathi and Hindi cinema, got hitched at the age of 60 to Atul Gurtu, a doctor in 2011. Just imagine an age, where most of the people are expected to embrace retirement, Suhasini began a new chapter in her life.
Neena Gupta married at the age of 42
She had her share of relationships, she even had a broken engagement and a child out of wed lock, but Neena didn’t settle for anything less. Yes, the lady raised her daughter, ace fashion designer, Masaba Gupta all by herself and got married only when she felt that she needs to settle down. In 2002 when 43-year-old Neena met a Delhi-based Chartered Accountant, Vivek Mishra on a flight they hit off instantly and after dating for a brief period of six years the couple got hitched in the year 2008 and the rest they said is a beautiful history.
Urmila Matondkar hitched at the age of 42
The Rangeela girl like others too didn’t find her perfect soulmate for a long time but that didn’t disappoint her as one day out of nowhere we woke up to the news that Urmila has been married in a private ceremony at the age of 42 with Mir Mohsin Akhtar, who is a model by profession. Let us tell you that Mohsin is ten years younger to Urmila, but who cares!
Preity Zinta said ‘I do” to Gene Goodenough when she was 41
Pritey Zinta’s marriage to US based Gene Goodenough is a proof that life will not always go as per your plan. Let us tell you that before Gene, Preity was in a relationship with Ness Wadia for 4 long years. Preity in fact even thought of marrying Ness in the future but as they say that life is not a fairy tale, the duo had an ugly break up so much that Zinta filed a complaint against Ness Wadia alleging he had molested her at an IPL match. However this didn’t rattle the actress’ belief in the institution of marriage as she eventually got her fairy tale in the name of her husband Gene Goodenough.
Lisa Ray walked down the aisle at the age of 40
Lisa Ray who made her Bollywood debut with the film Kasoor, walked down the aisle with ex-management consultant Jason Dehni when she was 40. The actress who is battling an incurable blood cancer disease recently had two twin daughters via surrogacy. Lisa mentioned how happy she was that she didn’t get married at the age of 20.
Farah Khan said ‘Qubool hai’ at the age of 39
Being fearful and known to be a taskmaster, Farah’s marriage to editor-turned-director, Shirish Kunder raised a lot of eyebrows. Firstly Shirish is eight years younger to her and secondly he was not a known face at the time of their marriage. All said and done, the couple is blessed with triplets.
TV star Suchita Trivedi took nuptial vows at the age of 42
Suchita Trivedi who has been a part of several shows on the small screen married Nigam Patel. Suchita was 42 when she decided to get hitched forever.
