Ameesha Patel has reacted to social media speculation linking her with Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya after the two were recently spotted together at Mumbai’s Taj Mahal Palace.
The rumours began gaining attention after a video from a gathering surfaced online. The clip shows Ameesha introducing Hardik to some of her friends, with the actress casually placing her hand on his shoulder as they smile and interact.
While it appeared to be a friendly moment, one X user interpreted it differently and linked the interaction to ongoing dating rumours.
The user shared the video and wrote, “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.”
Ameesha Patel Hits Back At The Speculation
Ameesha soon came across the post and decided to respond in her own sarcastic style.
Sharing a screenshot of the post on her Instagram Stories, the actress made it clear that she saw nothing romantic about the interaction and questioned the assumption behind the viral speculation.
Taking a cheeky dig at the X user, Ameesha wrote, “I don’t know u but surely u don’t have a girl even as a friend.”
Her response quickly drew attention, with the actress seemingly making it clear that a friendly gesture should not automatically be interpreted as a romantic relationship.
Ameesha On Love And Marriage
Ameesha has previously opened up about her personal views on relationships and marriage. In an earlier podcast appearance, she revealed that she had been in a serious relationship in the past but eventually parted ways after her former partner did not support her decision to pursue her career in films.
The actress has maintained that she is open to marriage, but wants a partner who respects her professional ambitions and brings emotional maturity to the relationship.
Hardik Pandya’s Personal Life
Hardik Pandya has also remained in the spotlight for his personal life. He was previously married to Natasha Stankovic, with the couple announcing their separation in 2024. They continue to co-parent their son, Agastya.
The cricketer has since been linked with model Mahieka Sharma, with their relationship becoming a subject of public attention.
For now, Ameesha’s latest response appears to have put her side of the dating rumours firmly on the table. A friendly interaction may have sparked the gossip, but the actress’s sarcastic reply has certainly given the internet something else to talk about.
