It's been nine long years since Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif starrer Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani had first hit the screens. Ranbir was relatively new on the bloc,k but the fan following he enjoyed even back then was incredible. Katrina Kaif had cemented her position in the industry as the ultimate glam queen. While Kat was reportedly dating Salman Khan before the movie, and Ranboo was in a relationship with Deepika Padukone. The two came close together while filming this one and then their equation blossomed into something seemingly concrete.

It was suggested that Ranboo and Kat would make for a great pair. As Kat made her distance from Salman and Ranbir was not exactly showcasing any hint of commitment towards  Deepika, the duo would soon start dating each other each. It was this film that made the sparks fly between the two lookers of Bollywood. Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt's Wedding Date To Be Discussed After Rishi Kapoor's Recovery?

"Ranbir and Katrina started liking each other on the sets of Ajab Prem Ki Gazab Kahani. The two then went on to work in Rajneeti as well. This film provided the perfect foundation for their love story to bloom. Kat even had moved to Ranbir's pad and they seemed steady and happy in each other's company.  It was this film that made thir love story even believable," said a source who worked in the production of the film and observed the love birds from the close quarters.

" Ajab Prem Ki Gazab Kahani had everything in it. The youthful vibes, the young jodi, the colors, the costumes, the love story and how could one ever forget the melodies such as Tu Jaane Naa and Tera Hone Lga Hoon that made us believe that this film underlined and even highlighted the romance between Ranbir and Katrina," added the source!

Almost a decade later Ranbir and Katrina may not be together, but fans still believe that they made for a dream pair, even if reality is dramatically different than the surreal narrative penned for the movie plot!

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