Indian tennis veteran Mahesh Bhupathi celebrates his 46th birthday today. Bhupathi and his actress wife Lara Dutta are a star couple that never shy away from showing off their love for each other. We take a look at their love story. Pictures Courtesy/ Mahesh Bhupathi, Lara Dutta Instagram
Updated On: 2020-02-16 09:30 AM IST
Mahesh Bhupathi is a former professional tennis player and has been one of the biggest Indian names in the game.
Lara Dutta is a Bollywood actress who has been in the industry for almost two decades
Mahesh Bhupathi is a multiple Grand Slam winner with Wimbledon, French Open and US Open titles in doubles, while he has won all 4 major titles in mixed doubles.
Lara Dutta won the Miss Intercontinental 1997 but her biggest highlight was winning Miss Universe 2000 while propelled her to a career in Bollywood.
This is trying to get my goofball husband @mbhupathi to pose for ONE decent picture!!!!. Perils of marrying a sportsman!! @remax . #dayatworkwiththehubby
Lara Dutta won the Filmfare Award for best debut in 2003 for her work in Andaz.
Lara Dutta has delivered many Bollywood hits over the years such as Housefull, Don 2, Masti, Bhagam Bhag and Partner.
The wind in my sails, the rudder to my ship, the crick in my neck!!!. My forever Valentine!
Mahesh Bhupathi and Lara Dutta's first encounter with each other was at a business meeting.
Happy Women’s day everyone !!! No difference here, I have so many in my life it feels the same daily!!
Lara Dutta and Mahesh Bhupathi dated for some time before they tied the knot, two days after Valentine's Day - February 16, in 2011.
8 years ago I made my doubles debut, with the best partner!. We make a great team @mbhupathi
Lara Dutta and Mahesh Bhupathi's wedding ceremony was held in Bandra and was attended by their family and close friends.
8 years ago today, I signed my life away to @larabhupathi ... #throwback
Mahesh Bhupathi and Lara Dutta then had a glamourous church wedding in Candolim, Goa on February 20, 2011.
Apparently, during the wedding vows, Mahesh Bhupathi said, "Lara, when I first met you, this day was a dream. Today it is reality. When I’m on the tour, not a day goes by without me wishing I was home with you instead, so even when I’m gone I am with you. You are my companion, partner and best friend. I promise to stick by you through hits and flops. I look forward to growing old with you."
During the wedding vows, Lara Dutta said, "I promise to return your serves and volley alongside you. I will be with you through our many wins and occasional loss"
On January 20, 2012, almost a year after their wedding, Mahesh Bhupathi and Lara Dutta welcomed a baby girl named Samaira into the world.
While Lara Dutta previously dated Kelly Dorji for nine years, Mahesh Bhupathi was married to model Shvetha Jaishankar from 2002 to 2009
In picture: Lara Dutta and Mahesh Bhupathi with his tennis buddy Rohan Bopanna and wife Supriya.
In picture: Mahesh Bhupathi and Lara Dutta celebrating the former's 45th birthday with their celebrity friends
On New Year's Day 2020, Mahesh Bhupathi shared this photo and wrote, 'Happy New Year.. May the force be with us all as we take on a new decade!!'
