2025 has been a year of heartbreak in the Indian entertainment world, with several high-profile relationships coming to an end. From celebrated “it-couples” parting ways to weddings called off at the last minute, these splits left fans shocked and saddened. Here’s a look at some of the most talked-about breakups of the year.
1. Tamannaah Bhatia & Vijay Varma
Perhaps the most surprising split of 2025 was that of Tamannaah Bhatia and Vijay Varma. After two years as one of the internet’s favorite couples, the duo reportedly parted ways early this year. While they remain on good terms, fans were stunned because they had always been vocal about supporting each other publicly. Vijay later hinted that the intense scrutiny of a public relationship had made things difficult, showing how challenging it can be to navigate love in the spotlight.
2. Palash Muchhal & Smriti Mandhana
What was meant to be a fairy-tale wedding turned into one of the year’s most heartbreaking stories. Music composer Palash Muchhal and star cricketer Smriti Mandhana called off their wedding just as it was about to begin. Initially thought to be a temporary delay due to a family health crisis in November, the couple confirmed by early December that they were parting ways for good. Both shared heartfelt statements asking for privacy to heal, leaving fans across music and sports worlds deeply saddened.
3. Fahmaan Khan & Aditi Shetty
Fahmaan Khan and Aditi Shetty’s love story—from co-stars on Dharampatnii to a real-life couple—was a quiet romance that many fans rooted for. There were even whispers of a 2024 wedding, making their connection feel enduring and genuine. But in February 2025, the couple chose to separate. Reports suggest that the relentless demands of back-to-back shoots for Iss Ishq Ka Rabb Rakha and Bhagya Lakshmi eventually made it hard to maintain the relationship, a reminder that even the strongest bonds can struggle under career pressures.
4. Tom Cruise & Ana de Armas
For a brief period, it felt as though Hollywood had touched down in Mumbai. Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas, often spotted exploring the city and collaborating with local creators, were hailed as an honorary Bollywood “power couple.” But distance and grueling global schedules proved too much, and by October, they decided to part ways. Fans on both sides of the world were left wondering what might have been if life had been a little less hectic.
5. Shivangi Joshi & Kushal Tandon
Shivangi Joshi and Kushal Tandon captured hearts both on-screen in Barsaatein and off it. Fans were thrilled when their chemistry carried into real life, making them one of the most adored couples of recent times. So it came as a shock in June when Kushal shared a vulnerable post—later deleted—revealing that they had been apart for months. Their breakup, messy and human, reminded everyone that love, no matter how magical it seems, can sometimes face private struggles unseen by the public eye.