World Vegan Day: Meet These 4 Bollywood Couples Who Turned To Veganism

The world celebrates Vegan Day today. It is an annual event celebrated by vegans around the world every November 1. The concept of veganism has grown significantly in popularity over the last few years, fast becoming one of the most popular health trends. Many people think that being a vegetarian and being a vegan are the same. For those who do not know, practising veganism entails giving up not just eating meat but also any other animal-derived goods, such as dairy. Those who believe a plant-based diet is healthy and naturally suited for the human body are promoting veganism.

The most influential individuals worldwide are undoubtedly actors. In Bollywood, many actors adhere to a vegan diet. Additionally, there are some couples who have adopted this lifestyle jointly. Here we have compiled a list of such couples.

Vegan Couples In Bollywood

Riteish Deshmukh, Genelia D' Souza

Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D'Souza is one of the most lovable and well-liked couples in Bollywood. Their fans seek and are inspired by their chemistry, friendship, adoration, and love for one another. The pair switched to veganism a few years ago but didn't announce it until 2020. The couple also became plantrpreneurs in 2021 by starting Imagine Meats, a new plant-based business. They added their names to the increasing group of international celebrities who support plant-based diets.

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Anushka Sharma, Virat Kohli

One of the most talked-about couples in the industry, Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli never miss an opportunity to set relationship goals. The power couple who got married in 2017 said they had avoided meat for years. In an attempt to inform people about how a plant-based diet may help them become more conscientious and have a smaller impact on the environment, the celebrity couple recently joined the meat startup Blue Tribe as brand ambassadors.

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Sonam Kapoor, Anand Ahuja

Sonam Kapoor married Anand Ahuja in May 2018. The couple recently welcomed a baby boy. It all reportedly began when the two became friends over some vegan chocolate. Kapoor had reportedly just become a full vegan when she met Ahuja, and since he was quite interested in that topic, Ahuja was the ideal conversation companion. Kapoor once shared that she became more worried about her physical health as she developed a sensitivity to dairy products and eventually went vegan.

Sonam Kapoor Anand Ahuja Wedding. Picture by indianexpress.com

Ali Fazal, Richa Chadha

Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal have been legally married since 2020. The fans were thrilled to see their favourite couple's wedding ceremonies following the pandemic chaos when they celebrated their wedding last month. Formerly a vegetarian, Chadha switched to being vegan in 2014, and the couple reportedly follows veganism.

Picture Credit : Richa Chadha Instagram