B-Town is filled with male actors who are still to get married. While some are single parents, the majority are living their happy lives. Rumors of romance have been linked with a lot of these actors, but marriage is not a reality for the stars. Some of the most popular Bollywood actors still waiting to get married are listed below.
1. Salman Khan
Salman Khan is undoubtedly the most suited bachelor in Salman Khan is undoubtedly the most eligible bachelor of Bollywood fraternity. Although the speculations regarding his wedding have been the subject of headlines several times, he has continued to be unmarried. Khan became famous because of his performance in the love story Maine Pyar Kiya, which earned his the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut. In the following years, he appeared in several commercially successful films like Hum Aapke Hain Kaun, Karan Arjun and Biwi Number 1. Salman Khan switched from romantic to action hero, with numerous hit movies that included Daabang, Bodyguard, Ready, Ek Tha Tiger, Tiger Zinda Hai, Kick and Sultan.
2. Akshaye Khanna
Akshaye Khanna debuted in 1997 with the film Himalaya Putra but gained popularity because of his performance as soldier in the war drama Border which won his the Filmfare Award for Best Debut Male Actor. He has also appeared in other films that have been commercially successful including Taal, Dil Chahta Hai, Humraaz, Hungama, China Town, Race, Tees Mar Khan and more. Akshaye Khanna, a bachelor who has made it clear to the media that they are not interested in taking on the burden of marriage.
3. Tushar Kapoor
Tushar Kapoor first made an appearance in Bollywood in the film Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai opposite Kareena Kapoor in 2001. The film earned Tushar Kapoor the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut. Then, he appeared in the 2002 film Kyaa Dil Na Kaha. After a string of failures, Kapoor starred in a variety of commercial successes including Khakee, Golmaal, Kya Kool Hain Hum, Shootout at Lokhandwala, Golmaal Returns, Golmaal 3, Dirty Picture and Shootout at Wadala. Tushar Kapoor is a single actor, but became the father of one son via IVF as well as surrogacy June of 2016.
4. Uday Chopra
Uday Chopra, son of filmmaker Yash Chopra. His Bollywood debut in the romantic musical Mohabbatein in 2000. After that, he was in several films like Meri Yaar Ki Shadi Hai, Mujhse Dosti Karogi, Dhoom, Dhoom 2, Dhoom 3 and Pyar Impossible. Chopra has also directed two films, including Grace of Monaco and The Longest Week. Uday Chopra is romantically linked to actors Shamita Shetty, and Nargis Fakhri previously however he is still a bachelor to the time of his next date.
5. Karan Johar
Karan Johar is a popular film maker who has a number of commercially successful films in his portfolio. His directorial debut was in the romantic comedy Kuch Kuch Hota Hai in 1998. The film resulted in 2 Filmfare Awards and a National Film Award. Then the director produced Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham as well as Kabhi Alvida Naa Khehna both of which became hits. Other films that have been commercially successful comprise Raazi, My Name is Khan and Shershah. Karan Johar is a single man and there are numerous questions about his sexual orientation. He became the father of twins via surrogacy in February 2017.
6. Abhay Deol
Abhay Deol made his debut in 2005 in the film Socha Na Tha. His breakthrough performance was in 2009’s film, a black comedy Dev D. He starred in the movie Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara which was one of the top film’s grossers in Bollywood and received him a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting actor. Abhay Deol was in a relationship with actress Preeti Desai from 2023. But, he’s an unmarried.
7. Kartik Aaryan
Kartik Aaryan’s debut came in Bollywood in 2011 with the film Pyar Ka Poundnama. Then, he appeared in several commercially successful films including Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety, Pati Patni Aur Woh and Luka Chupi. But his most memorable performance came in the 2022’s movie Bhool Bhulaiya 2, which was nominated to the Filmfare Award for Best Actor. Kartik Aaryan has been a single. There are however speculations about his relationship to actress Tara Sutaria.
8. Tiger Shroff
Tiger Shroff debuted in Bollywood through the 2014 film Heropanti which earned his the IIFA Award for Star Debut of the Year Male. Shroff was in the movie of 2016 Baaghi which was a huge success. After two failed film projects, Shroff appeared in Baaghi 2 which was the highest grossing Bollywood film in the year 2018. The other films he appeared in are Student of the Year 2, War and Baaghi 3. Tiger Shroff and Disha Patani were believed to be dating. But, Shroff did not deny the romance in a show that was popular on television.
9. Arjun Kapoor
Arjun Kapoor made his debut in year 2012 with his film Ishaqzaade. This film was a commercial success, and was awarded the Zee Cine Award for Best Male Debut. After that, he appeared in two successful commercial films known as Gunday as well as 2 States. Kapoor has been involved in several relationships and is currently dating Malaika Arora from 2016.
10. Aditya Roy Kapoor
Aditya Roy Kapoor made his debut in the film London Dreams in 2009. He had his first success commercially in his 2013 film Aashiqui 2 which was one of the top grossers of the year. The same year, the actor was as a lead actor in Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani which was one of the top making Indian films. Aditya Roy Kapoor an unmarried. But, he is believed to be having a romantic affair with actor Ananya Pandey.
The actors in this list aren’t only changing the definition of success in Bollywood through their outstanding abilities and box-office performances They challenge the norms of society concerning marriage. Their decision to stay unmarried either by decision or circumstance, is a reflection of the general trend of putting more emphasis on individual growth, career aspirations and happiness for each individual.