Have you ever seen a movie and thought- Wow! This couple looks great together, why are they not paired in movies often? Well, many such on-screen couples worked wonders when they acted as a lead pair in movies- but are still highly underrated. We have compiled a list of 12 such underrated on-screen pairs of Bollywood that many of us loved in a movie and didn’t get enough of them
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1. Siddharth- Parineeti | Hasee Toh Phasee
A couple that had a magical chemistry in the movie, ‘Hasee Toh Phasee’, was not much seen afterward. Their banters, friendship and understanding seemed so real in the movie- that it was hard to believe that they weren’t a real couple. Not just the couple- many fans believe that the movie was also highly underrated. What do you think of this on-screen pairing?
2. SRK- Geeta | Swades
Shah Rukh Khan and Geeta won many hearts with their simplistic roles and the desi couple had an instant fan following after the movie was released. Many fans of the movie are still waiting to watch this dreamy duo appear together in a movie. Well, you never know what the future holds!
3. Hrithik Roshan- Aishwarya | Jodha Akbar
Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai are such beautiful people that when they appear on the big screen- the screen lit up with their presence (no kidding!). So, when Ashutosh Gowarikar paired them in Jodha Akbar as a royal couple- their mesmerizing love story created a lot of excitement among the viewers. Even, in Dhoom 2- their Jodi received a lot of love from the audiences.
4. Sonakshi- Ranveer | Lootera
Sona and Ranveer sound like an odd pairing. But, surprisingly, the two had perfect chemistry in the film,’Lootera’. And, both gave one of their best performances in the movie. So, it is natural that the viewers liked it, but since they never paired up again for another movie- they are still underrated as an onscreen pair.
5. Ranbir Kapoor- Konkana | Wake Up Sid
Ranbir Kapoor and Konkana Sen Sharma were paired together for the first time in Wake Up Sid- thanks to Ayan Mukherji. While both had very different choices of movies- Wake Up Sid was able to bring them together. Their banters, deep 3 AM terrace talks, and seeing each other grow up in life- made this movie and the couple a hit thing!
6. Irrfan- Deepika | Piku
Irfan and Deepika were such an unexpected pairing and that too in a movie that was about a father who is always unhappy about his bowel movements and gets angry due to constipation! But, despite all odds- the pairing looked so happy and calm. Their camaraderie was loved by the Indian viewers and we think they would have looked amazing in even more mainstream movies.
7. Dharmendra- Sharmila | Chup Chup Ke
Dharmendra and Sharmila Tagore were both top actors of their time, but they never got a chance to appear together as a pair. so, when the comedy movie ‘Chup Chup Ke’ was released- a new on-screen pair became the talk of the town! Their romance, comic timings, and chemistry were well-liked by the audiences.
8. Farhan Akhtar- Priyanka Chopra | Sky Is Pink
Farhan Akhtar and Priyanka Chopra looked so great even in an ensemble movie like ‘Dil Dhadakne Do’, however, they shone more in a movie like ‘The Sky Is Pink’- they portrayed the story of a couple who dated young, migrated to the US, had babies together and faced many hard times together. Not once did they make us feel that they were acting and their emotions as a couple looked so raw and real.
9. Mahie Gill- Abhay Deol | Dev D
Mahie Gill and Abhay Deol are some of the most underrated actors in Bollywood. But, when they acted together in a dark comedy film like Dev D- their romance, comedy-of-errors, and tussle was like a breath of fresh air that came after all the other cheesy romance movies happened.
10. Ajay Devgn- Aishwarya Rai | Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
Ajay Devgan and Aishwarya might not have sung and danced together- but their quiet conversations, understanding, and longing for a long-term relationship are such couple goals! They are the OG couple in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s movie,’ Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam’. Even in Khakhee and Raincoat, they look good together.
11. Amir Khan- Kajol | Fanaa
Many people like the SRK-Kajol pairing, but have you seen Amir and Kajol in Fanna? Their romantic scenes would give you butterflies in your tummy! The pair looked like star-crossed lovers whom you would want to ship for an ever-after in some alternate movieverse!
12. Vicky Kaushal- Shweta Tripathi | Masaan
Vicky and Shweta had a simple, sweet, and a bit complicated relationship in the movie- but they did full justice to their characters and stole the show. If you haven’t watched the movie yet- watch them together and you will know why we want to see them together in some more movies as well!
What are the names of more such couples that you wished acted as lead pairs in more Bollywood movies? Could it be Ranbir Kapoor- Priyanka Chopra, or Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt?