Relationship 101 With Shahid Kapoor and Mira Rajput Kapoor

Shahid Kapoor and Mira Rajput Kapoor’s love story seems straight out of a Bollywood movie. The couple got married ten years ago and have still been setting standards for how people can fall in love and stay in love for all the years to come. Add details about the post they made for each other for their tenth anniversary. For their 10th anniversary, they went on a romantic dinner date—just the two of them, low lighting, cute Asian-inspired plates, and a red lamp setting the vibe. Mira simply captioned a photo of Shahid at the table with: “Din & Fin.” 

Over the years, the two have shared glimpses into their lives, allowing their fans and followers to see their evolution as a couple, too. From their adorable social media moments to heart-melting anniversary tributes, Shahid and Mira have shown that love doesn’t need to be flashy or dramatic to be deep and lasting.

Here are a few reasons why we believe their love story is a romance masterclass for all of us who aspire to be in love like that. 

5 Relationship Lessons We Can Take from Shahid Kapoor and Mira Kapoor

They’re still madly in love, even after a decade

Shahid once said, “I’m falling in love with Mira a little more every day.”In an interview with the Times of India, he shared that the first time they met, they spoke for seven hours. That right there is the kind of real-life romance most people only read about in books. Most people barely remember anniversaries after a few years, but these two are out here making everyday moments romantic. Whether it’s a cute photo, a casual dinner date, or a little inside joke on Instagram, you can tell they’ve kept that spark alive.

They don’t pretend to be perfect—and that’s the best part

On an appearance on the Raj Shamani podcast, Shahid shared, "There is nothing like a perfect marriage, a good marriage, a healthy marriage can be. First of all, it is a marriage where you know there is nothing called a perfect marriage, rule no. 1.” And isn’t that so true? Their marriage isn’t about filters and the perfect moments—it’s about respecting each other, growing together, and being okay with a little chaos now and then. That’s the kind of love that lasts.

They prove arranged marriages can be a vibe

Did you know Shahid and Mira met through an arranged setup? He was 34, she was 20, still a college student—huge age gap, and different worlds. Shahid even admitted he was semi-embarrassed at first because he understood that she was too young. But guess what? They clicked. With time, patience, and lots of conversations, they grew into each other. “She was not at all affected by the fact that I was an actor,” Shahid had shared in an interview with Mid-Day, something he deeply appreciated, and it was exactly what won him over.

They celebrate their love in the cutest yet the chillest ways

Forget over-the-top gestures. Shahid and Mira are all about the quiet, cosy moments. No big speech, no hashtags. Just love. Whether it’s Mira’s heart-shaped breakfast cookies or Shahid’s quiet moments with their kids, the couple has mastered the art of finding romance in the little things.

Mira had once penned a sweet message for her husband, Shahid, on his birthday, “Love of my life, light of my world. Happy Birthday to my forever (red heart emoji). In the middle of everything and at the end of it all, you’re the one (evil eye). The magic is in you."

Their family moments melt our hearts

On their anniversary, Mira dropped the sweetest photo dump ever—throwbacks from their wedding, snaps of Shahid holding their baby, and soft selfies from vacations. One photo showed  Shahid lovingly placing his hands around Mira, him cradling their newborn, their baby’s tiny hand in his palm. And she added the perfect caption with a love song playing in the background, “Ten years later, and you’re still the one—my forever. You and I, we, us, and now.”

Their love story is not about taking Instagram-perfect photos or about the loud gestures over the internet. It is about the genuine efforts that the two put into loving each other. They have not just spent ten years of their life together, but they have grown together through every phase of their life. In a generation where love often feels like a far-fetched thought, even fast and fleeting sometimes, Shahid and Meera remind us that the most extraordinary love stories are made of the mundane things rooted in real connection and quiet affection.