We talk to experts to figure out why sportsman-actor couples are so popular and common.
As cricketer Zaheer Khan announces his engagement to actor Sagarika Ghatge, we ask experts why sportsmen and actors make for an ‘it’ couple
Sportsmen, especially cricketers, dating or marrying Bollywood actors is not something that is unheard of. For some reason, sportsmen often get attracted to glamour, and this has been happening since many decades. Late cricketer Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi and Sharmila Tagore’s marriage is one of the oldest examples. According to experts, it’s not just one thing that makes these pairs the ‘it’ couple. Here are the other possible reasons.
Having a fan following makes it easier for them to accept each other and not feel intimidated or suffer from superiority or inferiority complexes.
As they are used to media gossips, it is easier for them to understand that the rumour mills may not be always spinning true stories.
As they have to travel for work there is a better acceptance of the partner’s absence in each other’s life. Leading an independent lifestyle makes them less clingy in a relationship.
Since they share similar lifestyles and goals, they can offer financial support to each other in times of crisis, bringing in stability.
They mingle with likeminded people on the social circle. So, this gives them an opportunity to do things together such as going on a vacation or attending a party.
Both of them are ambitious and aspirational.
As per the theory of motivation or need, proposed by Abraham Maslow, they have common physiological and psychological needs which help them.
In many such cases, these relationships start in the middle of adulthood. So, these couples are very realistic about how they approach life.
Being in such a relationship itself is enough to boost these two people’s public image.
They inspire others and people look up to what they do.