New Delhi. Former Team India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh and his wife Bollywood actress Geeta Basra dated each other for about 8 years before marriage. It was not easy for Harbhajan to persuade Geeta. For this he had to make a lot of effort. Actually, after seeing Geeta Basra in a music video, Bhajji had given his heart to her.

Harbhajan Singh Was Desperate to Meet Geeta Basra

Harbhajan Singh was desperate to meet Geeta Basra. Bhajji thought of calling Geeta in IPL and got her to send free IPL pass to the actress. However, this idea of Harbhajan Singh completely flopped. Actually, Geeta had given the IPL pass to a friend. Bhajji was assuming that if Geeta would come to watch the match, he would meet her, but Geeta’s friends reached the stadium with the pass.

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Papad had to be Rolled for 8 Years

Geeta Basra grew up in England. After completing his studies, he started working in Bollywood. Geeta did not come to watch the IPL match, but later she realized that she had taken favor of IPL pass from Harbhajan, so she should meet Bhajji. After this Geeta and Harbhajan Singh met.

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Bhajji and Geeta had dated each other for about 8 years before marriage. Even during this, Harbhajan had to make a lot of papad to persuade Geeta to marry him. After a long wait, Geeta had said yes to the marriage. Both married in the year 2015. Bhajji and Geeta have a lovely daughter named Hinaya Heer. Bhajji shares a very cute bonding with his daughter. Harbhajan Singh is currently playing for India Maharaja in Legends League Cricket 2023.