Unlucky stars in love

Karisma Kapoor: She had a flourishing career in the ’90s, but while Karisma’s name was synonymous with professionalism and success, it was her love life that took a beating. After her relationship with Ajay Devgn and Abhishek Bachchan ended on a bitter note, the actress shifted her focus back to work. She married industrialist Sanjay Kapur and that only seemed to have added to her woes. After a not-so-amicable divorce, Lolo again tried to resurrect her career and her efforts are still on.  

Manisha Koirala: Defying the norms of society and the film industry, Manisha Koirala was at the peak of her career when she took complete responsibility for her failed relationships. Back then, buzz was that Manisha was completely distracted by her personal life that took a toll on her career. While the men in her life — Nana Patekar and DJ Whosane demanded her undivided attention, Manya was unapologetic about putting her relationships above everything else. After short-lived marriage with Samrat Dahal and a long battle with cancer, Manisha has emerged a winner on the other side.

Pooja Bhatt: Pooja Bhatt’s honesty has always set her apart from her contemporaries. In her prime, she was one of the most good-looking actresses with a success story to tell. She had stellar films such as Dil Hai Ki Maanta Nahi and Zakhm in her kitty. Her relationships too made as much headlines as her professional life, except that they were not as rosy. Back in ’90s Pooja’s failed relationship with Bobby Deol, Sohail Khan and Ranvir Shorey painted her as a commitment phobic. And only recently, Pooja announced on a social networking website her split with her husband Munna.

Tabu: Tabu had the most glamorous and talked about relationships with Sajid Nadiadwala, Sanjay Kapoor and Nagarjuna. She’s known to be one of the most commitment phobic actresses of her generation. Tabu admits that her on-screen image is far cry from her real persona. The actress who continues to steal the show in her films, is single but not ready to mingle. Her own understanding of marriage and relationships has kept her from taking the plunge. Tabu feels that it’s very difficult for a man to accept a partner who is famous and successful, as egos and insecurities can play havoc.