While stories of broken marriages often make headlines, there are equally inspiring examples of couples who have spent years under the same roof in love and harmony. Several star couples have been together in enduring affection for decades. This Valentine’s Day, we spotlight four such couples who exemplify such love.

Azizul Hakim and Zeenat Hakim

One of the most popular actors of the 1990s, Azizul Hakim has appeared in thousands of television dramas throughout his career. His wife, Zeenat Hakim, is a screenplay writer. The couple have been married for many years and are often cited as one of the happiest star couples in the industry.

Speaking about remaining in love, Azizul Hakim says, “Every day is a day of love. It is very important to respect the person you love. There must be respect and trust between two people. There may be misunderstandings, but if you sit down and discuss them properly, married life becomes beautiful.”

Zeenat Hakim adds, “The word love may be small, but its depth is vast. I believe two people should respect and trust one another and discuss everything openly. That is how the days become beautiful.”

Shahiduzzaman Selim and Rosey Siddique

Shahiduzzaman Selim is one of the country’s most gifted actors and has won the National Film Award multiple times. For decades, he has worked across theatre, television, film, and OTT platforms, and has also directed dramas. His wife, Rosey Siddique, remains active on stage and continues to perform in television dramas, films and OTT. They have been sharing a long married life together. He says, “Mutual respect is essential. It is also important to respect each other’s work. When one partner shows respect to the other in married life, the days ahead can be spent well.”

Tauquir Ahmed and Bipasha Hayat

Tauquir Ahmed and Bipasha Hayat have acted together in numerous dramas and gained immense popularity as a pair. Individually, Tauquir has established himself at a remarkable height through his work, while Bipasha has also carved out a distinguished place through her talent. As a star couple, they remain a notable example. 

Tauquir says, “To have a beautiful marriage and a good life, one must be humane. You must have respect and regard for the person who stands by you in married life. Love, of course, will always be there.”

Tony Dias and Priya Dias

Tony Dias was one of the most popular actors of the 1990s, appearing in countless dramas and several films. His wife, Priya Dias, is a dancer. Speaking about building a happy marriage together, Tony says, “First and foremost, trust is essential. Not just for us—any husband and wife must have trust between them. Without trust, you cannot move forward. Love must always be there. I firmly believe that love makes everything possible. There must also be sacrifice. It is not only the husband or only the wife who should sacrifice; both must have that mentality.”

Priya Dias adds, “In married life, you need to have the mentality to sacrifice, be able to love and know how to trust.”