Ajith Kumar, a popular Tamil actor, had a high-profile love story before marrying Shalini. In the 90s, Ajith was in a serious relationship with actress Heera Rajagopal, whom he met while shooting Kathal Kottai.
Their romance deepened during their next project, Thodarum, and Ajith even wrote letters to Heera.
The couple was planning to get married, but their relationship ended in 1998 due to Heera’s changing behavior and her mother’s opposition, fearing it would end her acting career.
Ajith later revealed that Heera had developed a drug addiction, contributing to their breakup.
Afterward, Ajith met Shalini while filming Amarkalam in 1999, and it was love at first sight for him.
Despite coming from different religious backgrounds, they married in 2000. Ajith’s caring nature, especially after accidentally injuring Shalini during a scene, played a significant role in their bond, leading to a strong and lasting relationship.