This Bollywood Actress dated India Cricket Star for Eight Years, later quit acting after Marriage

The beeline between Bollywood and the Indian cricket team is quite strong. Since the yesteryears, we have seen relationships intertwined between these two worlds and people have found love.

Among the notable Bollywood actresses who have found love on the cricket pitch are Athiya Shetty, Anushka Sharma, and Sagarika Ghatge, each forming one-half of a celebrated power couple.

Our focus today is on a romance that bloomed not on Indian soil, but on foreign shores. It's the tale of a celebrated Bollywood actress whose heart was won by one of India's legendary fast bowlers. This love story was set in motion far from home, in the bustling city of London, where the two first crossed paths and the sparks of love were ignited.

Geeta Basra and Harbhajan Singh Love Story

Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh recounts that his first glimpse of Geeta Basra was through the music video for 'Woh Ajnabee', where he fell in love with her. While in London, Harbhajan sought to learn more about Basra through his teammates, his interest piqued by that initial encounter.

Bollywood and cricket have always had a fascinating relationship, but Harbhajan's pursuit of Geeta was anything but a smooth script. Despite reaching out and extending an invitation for coffee, Harbhajan faced initial rejection as Basra was unaware of his cricketing stature and uninterested in his advances.

T20 World Cup Win was crucial for Harbhajan

However, a twist of fate occurred when India clinched the T20 World Cup, prompting Basra to congratulate Harbhajan. This opened the doors to their communication and marked the beginning of a blossoming romance. Despite Harbhajan's earnest efforts, Basra took a year before she consented to a relationship, her focus at the time being firmly on her burgeoning acting career.

The Marriage

Upon discovering the cricketer's kind-hearted nature, Basra could no longer hold back her feelings. What followed was an enduring 8-year courtship, culminating in a grand wedding. Geeta Basra and Harbhajan Singh tied the knot on October 29, 2015, in Jalandhar.

The couple are blessed with a daughter, Hinaya Heer Plaha, and a son, Jovan Veer Singh Plaha.

After tying the knot, Basra stepped away from the limelight of Bollywood, choosing instead to dedicate herself to her family and the upbringing of her children. Their story remains a testament to the enduring connection between Bollywood stars and cricket's heroes-a narrative that continues to captivate the nation's imagination.