Plan on marrying Katrina by end of next year: Ranbir

Bollywood actor confirms he's in a relationship with Katrina after years of dodging media

In a first, Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor finally confirmed he is in a relationship with Katrina Kaif and will tie the knot with her by the end of next year.

"This year both of us are extremely busy, so there won't be any time for the marriage. We have planned to tie the knot by the end of next year. Both of us have agreed on that," Ranbir said, according to India Today.

Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif dash off to Maldives for holiday

The actor who has constantly dodged media speculations of a relationship with the actress further said, "Both of us are sure about our relationship and if we don't open up about it now, it would be showing disrespect to the relationship.”

“I am 33 now and it is time I have my family. Even Katrina wants that. I have grown up in a family where film is everything. So, I know the importance of gossip and my funda is simple. When there is gossip, try not to react and it is advisable not to think too much about yourself," the actor added.

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The couple who reportedly got close to each other during the filming of their movie Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani in 2009 have been spotted together on multiple occasions.

The two were spotted dashing off to Maldives. Although, fiercely guarded about their relationship till last year, Ranbir and Katrina seem to have eased since they moved in together. The couple have been dating each other for about five years now.

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While Ranbir previously dated actress Deepika Padukone, 31-year-old Katrina was in a relationship with superstar Salman Khan before.