Both Abhishek (his high-profile engagement and subsequent break-up with Karisma Kapoor) and Aishwarya's (who reportedly dated Salman Khan and Viveik Oberoi) past relationships invited ample media scrutiny.

Nothing, however, could have prepared us for the Abhi-Ash phenomenon. Love bloomed on the sets of J P Dutta's lacklustre costume drama, Umrao Jaan, and the moment they declared their engagement, it was breaking news. From what she wore to what car they drove in, the dashing duo had everyone's curious side up. Not to mention, the couple's frequent visits to all places religious.

Their marriage, of course, with 'Pa' Amitabh Bachchan playing the host became a LIVE event covered relentlessly by every channel and publication. Their long honeymoon and brief appearance at the 2007 Cannes Films Festival hogged ample limelight as well. It's almost one year since they got married but there are still no signs of disinterest within the paparazzi.

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