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Cricket and Bollywood romances are nothing new today, but long before social media made celebrity pairings feel routine, one love story stood out, the unexpected yet heartfelt journey of Harbhajan Singh and Geeta Basra. And just like Bhajji’s doosras, this one had its own twists and surprises.

Love at First Sight

Harbhajan Singh, one of India’s greatest spinners and the country’s third-highest wicket-taker in international cricket, didn’t fall in love on a movie set or at a glamorous event. It happened much more simply through a music video.

The moment he saw Geeta Basra in the song “Woh Ajnabi”, he was smitten. Soon after, during India’s 2007 tour of England, the two finally met at a friend’s party in London. Harbhajan was already certain about his feelings, so much so that he even got Geeta’s number from Yuvraj Singh. But the chase wasn’t easy.

Geeta Was Focused

Back then, Geeta was building her Bollywood career after debuting in 2006 with Dil Diya Hai followed by The Train. She wasn’t looking for a relationship and ignored Bhajji’s calls more often than not. Harbhajan, however, didn’t give up.

Geeta later revealed that Harbhajan once told her straight up: “I will marry you only.” She was shocked but not convinced.

The Famous 300-Wicket Condition

Here’s where the story gets truly filmy. Geeta jokingly told Harbhajan she’d only say yes if he took 300 international wickets. And guess what?

Harbhajan didn’t just accept the challenge, he achieved the milestone within days. For a man accustomed to knocking over the best batters in the world, this was just another target.

Impressed not just by his determination but also by his sincerity, Geeta finally agreed to give their relationship a chance.

Eight Years of Privacy Before the Big Reveal

Even after getting together, the couple kept their relationship under wraps for nearly 8 years. Harbhajan was at the peak of his career, and Geeta was trying to cement hers. Rumours existed, of course, but both remained quiet until they felt truly ready to go public.

The Wedding That Made Headlines

On October 29, 2015, Harbhajan Singh and Geeta Basra tied the knot in a traditional Punjabi ceremony in Jalandhar.

This was followed by a grand reception in Mumbai, attended by top names from cricket, Bollywood and politics, easily one of the biggest cross-industry weddings of the decade. Today, the couple is happily settled with two children Hinaya, born in 2016 and Jovan, born in 2021.

Harbhajan has retired from cricket and moved into commentary and politics, while Geeta has taken a step back from films to focus on family life.

A Love Story That Still Feels Special

From a crush sparked by a music video to a full-blown love story that survived distance, fame and the pressures of public life, Harbhajan and Geeta’s journey remains one of cricket’s most endearing romances. It’s proof that sometimes, even in the world of celebrities, the most memorable stories are the ones that unfold quietly and with a lot of heart.