Cinema VinesAmeesha Patel, the Bollywood actress known for her roles in films like Gadar, found herself at the center of a social media storm after a video of her meeting Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya surfaced online. The clip, taken at the Taj Mahal Palace hotel in Mumbai, shows the actress introducing Pandya to a group of friends, her hand resting briefly on his shoulder as they share a laugh.
An X user quickly jumped on the footage, suggesting that the gesture implied a romantic connection. The user posted the video with the caption, “The way Ameesha Patel put her hand on Hardik Pandya’s shoulder during the party at a hotel in Bengaluru. All the Reddit rumours seem to be coming true.” The comment sparked a wave of speculation across the platform.
Patel did not let the rumors fester. She posted a screenshot of the X thread on her Instagram Stories and responded with a sarcastic retort. In her message, she wrote, “So true ya. My god ur correct…truly romantic way my hand was on him. I don’t know u but surely u don’t have a girl even as a friend. It’s time u do have one before posting hence on such things.” The actress made it clear that the interaction was purely platonic and that she was not engaged in any relationship with Pandya.
In a recent podcast with YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia, Patel had previously discussed her stance on marriage and relationships. She revealed that she had once been in a serious relationship that ended because her partner did not support her decision to pursue a film career. While she has not ruled out marriage, she said she is looking for a partner who would allow her career to flourish and who is mentally mature. She added that she remains open to proposals but is selective about the people she dates.
Hardik Pandya, meanwhile, is currently in a relationship with model Mahieka Sharma. The couple confirmed their partnership on Instagram around his birthday, sharing photos from a getaway and referring to Sharma as his “11:11 wish.” They have since been seen together at multiple events, further cementing their public association.
