Dinesh Karthik's first wife was Nikita Banjara. Karthik went into depression after his divorce from Nikita.

After this Dipika Pallikal changed Karthik's life. Because of Deepika, Karthik started going to the gym regularly and his fitness improved.

Due to Deepika, Karthik started practicing again and returned to Team India. Meanwhile, Dinesh Karthik and Deepika tied the knot

Dipika and Karthik are also parents to twins and are living happy life.