To the Moon and Back:
Karva Chauth Gifts Inspired by Bollywood’s Iconic Love Stories

Prem & Suman from Live Hindustan ; Raj & Simran from Hindustan Times; Rocky & Rani from Hindustan Times
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In 1955, scores of Indians thronged cinema halls to watch Raj Kapoor and Nargis stand under an umbrella, their smiling eyes meeting gently as rain poured hard all around them, and declare their love through the song “Pyar Hua, Iqrar Hua”. Shree 420 was a monster hit, an instant classic—-there’s a reason Gen Z still sways to that song, even if they don’t know the story of the film.

For decades, Bollywood romances have defined love for many of us—from Mughal-E-Azam to Amar Singh Chamkila. On-screen, we’ve watched flowers shiver, waves crash, clouds thunder and some very good-looking people sigh and weep into the night as they yearn for each other. In real life, we flirt and court like those iconic couples, their soundtracks of desire and heartbreak become ours, and our weddings are nothing short of high-wattage, pastel-hued Bollywood production. The rituals following the wedding make for even more beautiful, glittering, and unforgettable celebrations we cherish for life, like the festival of Karva Chauth.

Bollywood’s greatest love stories have gone a step further and sought to capture the incandescent beauty of the Karva Chauth festival. From Nandini’s mauve-hued dream sequence in Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam to Pooja’s cheeky flirtation in Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham—Karva Chauth on-screen has been an occasion to define and celebrate one’s commitment, to reaffirm the deep bond between lifelong partners.

The “at first sight” kind of love:
Raj-Bobby (Bobby)

Sparks flew the moment Raj (Rishi Kapoor), freshly graduated from boarding school, set eyes on the governess’ daughter Bobby Braganza (Dimple Kapadia) at a party. In Raj Kapoor’s 1973 classic, Raj and Bobby epitomised the notion of adolescent romance and the idea that it can transform into something grander. If your love story was also marked by meet-cutes at the library and a sizzling chemistry on a getaway, and indeed, if you still sing “Hum Tum Ek Kamre Mein Band Ho” to her every chance you get—then a classic, elegant natural diamond pair of earrings might just do the trick. Simple and timeless—solitaires symbolise the uncomplicatedness of young love and the eternal nature of your relationship.

Rishi Kapoor & Dimple Kapadia (Bobby) from Firstpost
Earrings Shruti Sushma

Earrings ZOYA – A TATA Product

Earrings Al Anwaar Jewellers

Earrings 64 Facets

The “against all odds” kind of love:
Prem-Suman (Maine Pyar Kiya)

In Maine Pyar Kiya, Sooraj Barjatya’s unforgettable ode to romance, the maverick Prem (Salman Khan) and the very shy Suman’s (Bhagyashree) equation went from a “no sorry, no thank you” friendship to the inevitable “ladka aur ladki kabhi dost nahi ho sakte” romance—a love story of innocent overtures and stubborn rebellion against egotistic fathers. If, like Prem, you also got away with gifting cute things like hats with the word “friend” embroidered on them in your youth, perhaps this Karva Chauth, upgrade to a natural diamond melee bracelet—an arrangement of small diamonds to capture the delicate yet deep love that fuels a relationship that has been forged in fire.

SALMAN KHAN AND BHAGYASHREE PATWARDHAN (MAINE PYAR KIYA) FROM IMDB
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The “old school” kind of love:
Raj-Simran (DDLJ)

She loves to read, daydream and pray. He loves fast cars, silly pranks and living in the moment. Sometimes, like in Aditya Chopra’s classic Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, opposites attract and find a way to stick it out. First impressions are not the last impressions in Raj (Shah Rukh Khan) and Simran’s (Kajol) case, who discover the perfect balancing element in each other over misadventures across two continents. If Raj and Simran are who you and your partner relate to most, a natural diamond silhouette that is classic yet contemporary might be in order. We reckon she’ll love a diamond choker (chunky or sleek, take your pick) that signifies the deep affection and commitment that keeps you glued like magnets and gives your relationship its extraordinary staying power, no matter what comes your way.

Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol Devgan (Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge) from Vogue Diamond
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The ‘second-chance’ kind of love:
Aditya-Geet (Jab We Met)

Sometimes, it takes a double (or quadruple) take to realise that the one you’ve wanted has been beside you all along. In Imtiaz Ali’s Jab We Met, complete strangers Geet (Kareena Kapoor) and Aditya (Shahid Kapoor) met as strangers thrown together by fate in a series of unfortunate events. Eventually, they become the silver lining in each other’s lives when life gets dark and cloudy. Still, Geet took her time to see that Aditya was the man of her dreams. Perhaps your partner did too—and prove she made the right choice by gifting her a necklace of natural diamonds with her favourite gemstone at its core. It’ll match her appetite for novelty, and will also likely become an inside joke for the love you both found hiding in plain sight.

Kareena Kapoor & Shahid Kapoor (Jab we met) from Vogue
Necklace Tanishq

Necklace House of Rose

Necklace Manohar Lal Jewellers

Necklace Sawansukha

The ‘black cat meets golden retriever’ kind of love:
Rocky-Rani (Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani)

In Rocky Aur Rani ki Prem Kahani, Karan Johar—the reigning king of modern (complicated) relationships—-seems to ask: Pure, unadulterated lust knows no borders, but can love blossom? And if it can, how do they find a way for their worlds apart cultures, as well as their individuality, to cohabit? But like their story, Rocky’s (Ranveer Singh) extraordinary warmth and boundless affection win Rani (Alia Bhatt) over, despite her misgivings. If your love story is anything like theirs, you know a sense of humour is important—as is gifting her a fancy cut natural diamond pendant or earrings set that oozes style, sass and unconventionality. She might not be fasting, but she will be feasting on this beauty.

Alia Bhatt & Ranveer Singh (Rocky aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani) from Amazon
Necklace A S Motiwala Fine Jewellery

Necklace Mirari Jewels

Earrings La Marquise Jewellery

Earrings Khanna Jewellers

Karwa Chauth has been around for centuries, evolving to become a celebration of real love that’s rare to find, and which must therefore be cherished with all our heart. Real love, as Bollywood has taught us, will thrive no matter the circumstances. It’s time to honour that commitment, passion and dedication to each other—to rejoice that you found your match made in heaven.