From fasting alongside their wives to finding creative ways to catch a glimpse of the moon, these celebrity husbands have added their own romantic twists to Karwa Chauth celebrations.
Karwa Chauth is traditionally observed by married women for the well-being and longevity of their husbands. However, several celebrity couples have embraced the festival as a shared celebration, with husbands joining the fast and finding thoughtful ways to make the day special.
Virat Kohli becomes Anushka Sharma’s fasting partner
In 2019, cricketer Virat Kohli observed Karwa Chauth alongside his wife, actor Anushka Sharma. The couple shared pictures from their celebrations on social media, with Anushka calling Virat her “fasting partner for the day”.
Virat also shared a playful message about fasting together, making their celebration a memorable moment for fans. Their post highlighted how the couple chose to celebrate the traditional festival together.
Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif’s moonrise moment
Actor Vicky Kaushal also fasted alongside Katrina Kaif during their first Karwa Chauth after getting married in December 2021.
Recounting the experience in an interview, Vicky revealed that Katrina had checked Google's predicted moonrise time, but the moon did not appear as expected. He jokingly told her that the moon would rise when it wanted to, as clouds could affect visibility.
Katrina later described Vicky's decision to fast with her as a sweet gesture, saying she had not even asked him to do so. Their story added a humorous touch to the wait for the moon.
Ranveer Singh fasts for Deepika Padukone
Ranveer Singh revealed in 2021 that he observes Karwa Chauth for his wife, Deepika Padukone. During a promotional segment on his television show The Big Picture, the actor spoke about keeping the fast and had Deepika's initial, “D”, written on his palm with mehndi.
The moment offered fans a glimpse into the couple's celebration of the festival and Ranveer's participation in the tradition.
Raghav Chadha applies mehndi for Parineeti Chopra
Politician Raghav Chadha brought a personal touch to his first Karwa Chauth with actor Parineeti Chopra in 2023. Parineeti shared pictures from their celebrations, including a moment when Raghav attempted to apply mehndi to her palm.
The couple, who married in September 2023, also shared pictures from the traditional moon-sighting rituals. Their festive moments caught attention for the simple and playful way they celebrated their first Karwa Chauth together.
Nick Jonas takes Priyanka Chopra above the clouds
Singer Nick Jonas reportedly took Karwa Chauth celebrations to new heights for his wife, Priyanka Chopra Jonas. In December 2025, Priyanka recounted on The Great Indian Kapil Show how the couple once struggled to spot the moon while Nick was performing at a stadium.
With clouds blocking the view and the wait stretching late into the night, Nick took her on his plane above the clouds so she could see the moon and break her fast.
The story, shared by Priyanka herself, became one of the most unusual and romantic Karwa Chauth anecdotes to emerge from Bollywood.
When love becomes a shared tradition
From fasting together and joking about delayed moonrise to applying mehndi and finding the moon above the clouds, these celebrity stories show how couples are making Karwa Chauth their own.
While the rituals remain rooted in tradition, these moments also highlight the small gestures and shared experiences that make the festival special for couples.
