Ameesha Patel Breaks Silence on Romantic Link-Up With Hardik Pandya
Actor Ameesha Patel has put an end to dating rumors with cricketer Hardik Pandya after a video showing her placing a hand on his shoulder at a hotel went viral. Reacting sarcastically on social media, Patel mocked users for misinterpreting a friendly gesture, while later brushing off further speculation.
Actor Ameesha Patel has addressed and shut down dating rumours linking her with Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya after a video clip of their meeting went viral on social media. Dismissing claims of a romantic connection, the actor sarcastically called out online users for misinterpreting a friendly gesture, while later telling reporters that the clip had simply been exaggerated online. Ameesha Patel’s Sly Dig at Younger Actresses, Says ‘It’s 2026, Not 2000, INR 100 Crore Is Nothing’.
Ameesha Patel on Dating Rumours with Hardik Pandya
Reacting directly to a post on social media platform X that suggested her interaction with Pandya was romantic, Patel shared a screenshot of the post on her Instagram Stories to set the record straight.
"So true ya. My god ur correct... truly romantic way my hand was on him," Patel wrote sarcastically. Taking a direct jab at the user for overinterpreting a casual moment, she added, "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..."
When approached by media personnel and paparazzi asking about the trending clip and the surrounding speculation, Patel kept her response brief and refused to linger on the topic.
"Bahut zyada viral ho gaya. Abhi bas, main late ho rahi hoon. Chalo, bye," she told reporters before walking away, making it clear she did not intend to give further weight to the rumours.
Ameesha Patel Reacts to Hardik Pandya Dating Rumours
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The online speculation began after a short video, reportedly filmed at Mumbai's Taj Mahal Palace, surfaced on social media. In the clip, Patel was seen interacting with Pandya and introducing him to some of her friends while briefly resting her hand on his shoulder. Netizens quickly circulated the snippet across platforms, prompting claims of a potential romance. Ameesha Patel SLAMS Zakir Khan for ‘Dhurandhar Se Sab Ki Jali Hai’ Comment at Screen Awards 2026, Says ‘Stop Spreading Negativity’ (View Post).
However, Patel's sarcastic online reply and brief comment to the media effectively dispelled the speculation. Pandya is currently linked with model Mahieka Sharma, confirming that the viral moment between the actor and the cricketer was nothing more than a casual, friendly greeting.
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