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Dhanush-Aishwaryaa's Love Story

January 18, 2022 13:06 IST

Tamil movie star Dhanush and Aishwaryaa decided to part ways on Monday, January 17, 2022, after being married for 18 years.

Namrata Thakker looks back at their love story through pictures.

Photograph: Kind courtesy Aishwaryaa R Dhanush/Instagram

Dhanush and Aishwaryaa first met at a special screening of his film Kaadhal Kondein in 2003.

The screening was held for Aishwaryaa's father, superstar Rajinikanth.

 

Photograph: Kind courtesy Aishwaryaa R Dhanush/Instagram

Aishwaryaa was so impressed with Dhanush's performance that she sent him a bouquet to congratulate him.

 

Photograph: Kind courtesy Aishwaryaa R Dhanush/Instagram

Soon media reports started doing the rounds about them dating each other. Dhanush denied the allegations.

Later, their families set them up as they thought they would make a good pair.

Here, the couple spend time with their sons, Yatra and Linga.

 

Photograph: Kind courtesy Aishwaryaa R Dhanush/Instagram

Aishwaryaa with her father and husband after they were conferred with National Awards.

 

Photograph: Kind courtesy Aishwaryaa R Dhanush/Instagram

After dating for barely six months, Dhanush and Aishwaryaa wed in 2004.

At the time, the actor was 22 and his wife was two years older.

 

 

Photograph: Kind courtesy Dhanush/Twitter

Throwback to when Aishwaryaa was appointed an UN Women's Goodwill Ambassador and Dhanush accompanied her to the event.

 

Photograph: Kind courtesy Dhanush/Twitter

Fun night out with friends!

 

Photograph: Kind courtesy Dhanush/Twitter

Aishwaryaa and Dhanush pose for pictures at his sister-in-law Gitanjali Selvaraghvan's baby shower.

NAMRATA THAKKER