Bollywood actress Ameesha Patel has given a sarcastic response to the latest dating rumours linking her with Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya. What appeared to be a friendly interaction at a gathering quickly turned into social media speculation, prompting the Gadar star to address the claims in her own style. Ameesha Patel and Hardik Pandya were recently spotted together at Mumbai’s Taj Mahal Palace. During the gathering, the actress was seen introducing the Indian all-rounder to some of her friends.
A video from the event soon went viral, with social media users attempting to give a romantic angle to the seemingly casual interaction. The speculation gained further attention after Ameesha was seen placing her hand on Hardik’s shoulder while introducing him to her friends. The brief moment was enough for some fans to connect it with dating rumours that had already been circulating on Reddit.
An X user shared the viral clip and suggested that the interaction appeared to support the ongoing rumours about Ameesha and Hardik. However, Ameesha was quick to respond to the speculation. The actress shared a screenshot of the post on her Instagram Story and used sarcasm to make her position clear. She suggested that a simple gesture between friends should not automatically be interpreted as evidence of a romantic relationship.
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Ameesha also took a direct dig at the social media user for reading too much into the interaction. Her response highlighted how quickly ordinary moments involving celebrities can become the subject of dating speculation online. The actress wrote: “So true, ya. My god, you’re correct… truly romantic way my hand was on him. I don’t know you, but surely you don’t have a girl, even as a friend. It’s time you do have one before posting hence on such things…”
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. pic.twitter.com/VJ7945fHus
— Sonu (@Cricket_live247) September 5, 2026
The dating rumours also come amid considerable public interest in Hardik Pandya’s personal life. The India all-rounder has been linked with several personalities over the years and has frequently remained in the spotlight beyond cricket.
Hardik was previously married to model and actress Natasa Stankovic. The couple got engaged in 2020 and welcomed their son, Agastya, later that year before announcing their separation in July 2024. Following their divorce, Hardik was linked with British singer Jasmin Walia.
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More recently, reports have linked Hardik with model Mahieka Sharma, with the cricketer making their relationship public on Instagram in 2025. Mahieka has also been seen supporting Hardik during India and Mumbai Indians matches. Away from his relationships, Hardik is also known for his lavish lifestyle. His reported car collection includes luxury models such as the Ferrari 12Cilindri, Lamborghini Urus SE, Huracan Evo, Rolls-Royce Phantom and Mercedes-AMG G 63.
His reported watch collection includes prestigious brands such as Patek Philippe, Richard Mille and Rolex, while his property portfolio includes homes in Mumbai and Vadodara. For now, Ameesha Patel’s sarcastic response appears to have put the latest Hardik Pandya dating rumours into perspective, with the actress making it clear that a friendly moment does not necessarily mean romance.
