The year 2025 has been a whirlwind of romance and grand celebrations in the celebrity world. As the year draws to a close, we look back at the unexpected love stories and opulent weddings that captured public imagination and dominated news cycles. From cricket stars finding new beginnings to billionaires tying the knot in style, these events provided plenty of headline-worthy moments.
New Beginnings for Cricket Stars
Indian cricket saw two of its prominent players stepping into new romantic chapters. Following his divorce from Ayesha Mukherjee, Shikhar Dhawan found love with Sophie Shine. The relationship turned Instagram-official when Sophie posted a picture calling him "My love" with a heart emoji. Sophie, born and raised in Ireland, works as a Second Vice President at Northern Trust Corporation in Abu Dhabi.
Similarly, after his divorce from actor-model Natasa Stankovic, all-rounder Hardik Pandya made his relationship public with Mahieka Sharma, a 24-year-old model and actress. The couple confirmed their status through social media posts, putting dating rumours with others to rest.
Lavish Celebrations and Unexpected Pairings
The year also witnessed one of the most extravagant weddings. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos married his longtime girlfriend, journalist Lauren Sanchez Bezos, in a lavish ceremony in Venice, Italy. The million-dollar wedding, held between June 26-28, 2025, was attended by global tech and business elites.
In a truly unexpected twist, singer Katy Perry and former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau sparked a frenzy when pictures of them kissing on a yacht leaked online. The duo later made a public appearance together, confirming the rumours that had swirled since early 2025.
A Legend's Son Steps Up
In a heartwarming development for Indian cricket fans, Arjun Tendulkar, son of the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, got engaged to his longtime girlfriend and family friend, Saaniya Chandhok. Pictures from their intimate engagement ceremony went viral on social media, though the wedding date remains undisclosed.
These stories of love, commitment, and surprise unions defined the celebrity landscape in 2025, proving that the search for companionship continues to make headlines across sports, business, and entertainment spheres.
