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ETimes.in / Apr 9, 2026, 21:56 IST
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Are Smriti Mandhana-Palaash Muchhal getting back together? 5 celebrity couples who reunited after a break-up
Relationships in the spotlight rarely get to unfold quietly. When India’s star cricketer Smriti Mandhana and singer Palaash Muchhal called off their wedding just days before the big day, the story captured national attention. Months later, a video of Palaash’s sister Palak and her husband meeting and touching Smriti’s father’s feat has gone viral on the internet. And, this video has reignited speculation that the couple might be reconciling. While nothing has been confirmed, some are also questioning the authenticity of the video, calling it an old one. However, their story naturally invites comparison with other celebrity couples who have walked away from relationships, only to find their way back later. These unions aren’t just about romance; they’re about growth, forgiveness, and the quiet hope that some bonds are worth another try.

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Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez
If there was ever a relationship that felt like a movie, it was Bennifer. The dated in the early 2000s, but broke up in 2004. Their split was the end of an era, leaving everyone wondering what could have been. Roughly 20 years later, they reunited and got married in 2022. But their journey took another turn when they filed for divorce after a two-year marriage. It’s a bittersweet reminder that:
Maturity helps, but it isn’t a cure-all. Even with more wisdom, some personality clashes are just baked in.
Second chances are valid. Just because it didn’t last forever the second time doesn’t mean the reunion wasn’t a necessary chapter for their own closure.

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Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli
In 2016, the “Virushka” ship hit a massive reef. For a brief moment, it looked like India’s golden couple had called it quits, sparking endless internet theories. But instead of letting the noise break them, they used that brief silence to recalibrate.
By the time they got married in 2017, the dynamic had shifted. They went from being “the actress and the cricketer” to a united front. Their story is the perfect example of The Power of the Pause. Sometimes you need to step back from the public gaze to figure out if you’re actually building a life together or just playing parts in a headline.

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Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra
This wasn’t your typical “we grew apart” breakup. When Raj Kundra faced major legal issues in 2021, the world expected a permanent fracture. The rumors were deafening, and the public scrutiny was enough to crush most unions.
Instead of a dramatic exit, Shilpa Shetty chose a path of quiet resilience.
“Sometimes, getting back together isn’t a grand romantic gesture; it’s the steady, daily decision to stay in the foxhole with someone when life gets ugly.”
Their return to a sense of normalcy shows that some bonds aren’t built on ballrooms and red carpets, but on how you handle the fallout when the lights go out.

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Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel
Back in 2011, after four years of dating, Justin and Jessica pulled the plug. It felt like another “standard Hollywood breakup”—until it wasn’t. They spent a few months apart, realized the grass wasn’t actually greener, and came back to the table with a much more intentional mindset.
They married in 2012 and have been building a family ever since. Their story highlights a key truth about second chances:
Absence is a teacher. It forces you to ask, “Do I miss them, or do I just miss being in a relationship?”
Clarity over Nostalgia. They didn’t get back together because it was comfortable; they did it because they realized they were better partners after the “reset button” was hit.
Photo: Getty Images

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Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth
Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth exemplify an “on‑again, off‑again” relationship that was as public as it was emotional. Their connection, which began in their teens, survived several breakups, revivals, and growing‑up‑in‑public struggles. After years of their on-off relationship they finally got married in 2018. But they eventually got divorced.
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