'Truly romantic way'; 51-year-old actress responds to dating rumours with Hardik Pandya

MUMBAI: Bollywood actress Ameesha Patel responded to the rumours related to Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya. There were rumours surrounding the 51-year-old actress and 32-year-old Hardik. The gossip was caused by the fact that the two were recently seen together at the Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai.

Ameesha had introduced Hardik to some of her friends at an event at the Taj Mahal Palace. However, the actress had to break her silence after a comment attracted her attention on social media.

“Look at the way Ameesha put her hand on Hardik's shoulder during a party at a hotel in Bengaluru. All the rumours are proven to be true,” commented one person. Ameesha responded to this by sharing a screenshot of the same comment.

"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 about such things..." wrote Ameesha.

Hardik is now in a relationship with model Mahieka Sharma and first announced their relationship in 2025.