Remember the famous dialogue from Kuch Kuch Hota Hain, where the Badshah of Bollywood descried love as friendship. ‘Pyaar Dosti Hai’. And this famous line seems to be true for few telly town couples as well. They are friends first and then partners.

Here on Friendship Day, we present our readers with ten such couples who have gone a long way together holding each others’ hand from friends to lovers. Take a look.

Ram Kapoor and Gautami Gadgil- 

The A-listed couple of television first met at the sets of Ghar Ek Mandir. Poles apart, Ram and Gautami were the perfect case of ‘opposites attract’. But the initial phase was guided by friendship mostly, when the duo became closest friends on the set.

Hiten Tejwani and Gauri Pradhan-

While being paired opposite each other in Kutumb, Hiten and Gauri became very good friends. From friends to lovers, it did not take much time for them to realize about their love. What makes their marriage rock solid till date is their friendship.

Asha Negi and Rithvik Dhanjani-

This sexy couple has often been quoted saying that the only reason behind their successful relationship is their friendship. Though initially they were not bestest of pals on the set, later on they developed a comradeship which turned into something special.

Suyyash Rai and Kishwer Merchantt-

For this couple the transition phase from friends to lovers was indeed very short. Nevertheless before getting into a relationship, Suyyash and Kishwer, who met at the set of Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani, were good friends.

Dipika Kakar and Shoaib Ibrahim-

No doubt friendship is one thing that this couple still holds on to. Even after everyone in the telly world is aware of their relationship this love birds officially maintains the statement of being just good friends. What can be better than this?

Shakti Arora and Neha Saxena-

The cutest one in our list met on the sets of Tere Liye. And before falling head over heels for each other, Shakti and Neha had spent considerable time with each other as friends. How sweet is that!!!

Ankita Lokhande and Sushant Singh Rajput-

Like the rest of the pairs, this sexy couple also met during their show Pavitra Rishta. But, much before becoming a hot shot couple they spent quality time as buddies. And their friendship is the main factor that has kept them together even after so many controversies.

Sanaya Irani and Mohit Sehgal-

When the introvert guy met the sporty, talkative girl; it took some time to break the ice. And for such a couple friendship is definitely the first step and so it was for Mohit and Sanaya. This lovely pair had their fair share of time as good pals.

Ravi Dubey and Sargun Mehta-

Even after their marriage Ravi and Sargun continue to be cool pals and were initially friends only. Sargun was even quoted stating many a times that the duo will continue to be friends at any stage of their life. Well done Sargun.

Sai Deodhar and Shakti Anand-

Sai and Shakti’s love story has surely a different tale to tell. When Sai met Shakti, she was engaged to someone else. While Shakti was dating few co-actors, they were beside each other like true friends. Only after some time they realized that it was more than friendship between the two.

Aren’t these couples really wonderful readers? Let us know which one is your favourite in the comment section below. And if you love them then hit the like button and retweet.