Bollywood isn’t simply glitzy films and red carpets. It is one of the most fertile grounds for who is seeing whom, whether real or imagined. There are zealous fans everywhere enjoying each sneak peek of new stars kissing in exotic places, or liking ambiguous statements on social media, or capturing staged appearances, Instagram activity, and cryptic posts. It has been a busy year of spark speculation in its entertainment industry, just like in many aspects of our life these days; it would seem, that no one has time to be alone. With the growing interest in celebrity lives of all shapes and sizes, its gaze on couples this year has helped fuel the chatter. There seems to be everything bare from co-stars turned companions to combinations beyond any thought. While many dies and hints seem to have been left for public exclamations, for some the locations and faces seem to be for historical vicarious enjoyments and no one knows who is typically behind or in front of the camera. In an industry where professional and personal boundaries can frequently blend together, it is no surprise that chemistry on screen sometimes turns into closeness off screen. What fuels this fascination further is the sheer variety of new faces, established youth icons, and some unconventional comebacks. In this article, we are taking a look at the Top 10 Rumoured Couples of Hindi Cinema 2025—from the buzz of new flings to the often unconfirmed “are-they-aren’t-they” pairings that have confused the public. While none of these relationships are explicitly stated as a thing, the buzz is so high that social media would combust if they were. So from the self-proclaimed critics of Bollywood, to those who are not, let’s see if we can decipher the signs, sightings, and clues that suggest love is possibly happening when the cameras roll.
10. Aditya Roy Kapur and Ananya Panday:
The relationship between Aditya Roy Kapur and Ananya Panday drew public speculation and attention starting in 2022. They were often seen at the same events, and even vacationing together, including a New Year celebration in London in 2024 . However, they were reportedly broken up by March 2024. Despite the breakup, there has been nothing but respect and warmth towards each other's work. Aditya Kapur directly or indirectly supported Ananya when he "liked" the first look of Ananya's poster from Kesari Chapter 2, where she is seen as a lawyer named Dilreet Gill . Ananya has also spoken about the relationship, personally noting that she tends to not recognize red flags in a relationship, and that mutual respect and self-acceptance were more relevant than she previously thought. Both personally and professionally, they seem to be doing well for themselves. Ananya's upcoming work includes Call Me Bae and Kesari Chapter 2 , and Aditya Roy Kapur is appearing in Metro... in Dino, which is released on July 4, 2025 .
9. Aditi Rao Hydari and Siddharth:
What began with an on-screen chemistry in Maha Samudram (2021) has developed into an off-screen story of love and ended with a bubbly engagement on March, 2024, followed by a wedding invite on September 16, 2024 at the Sri Ranganayakaswamy Temple in Wanaparthy, Telangana which was very important to Aditi's family. Aditi wore a hand-woven Maheshwari tissue lehenga with a scarf made of Benarasi Tissue from Sabyasachi's Heritage Textile Collection, and Siddharth was in his traditional outfit, a white kurta/dhoti. The wedding might be characterized as taking place in two parts; first the temple wedding ceremony, and then Siddharth and Aditi had a second wedding, about a month after their wedding, at Alila Fort Bishangarh in Rajasthan - which looked very much like Aditi's grandparent's house and brought significance to Aditi as well as her family. There have been several social media posts of their wedding including a post by Aditi that stated, "You are my Sun, my Moon, and all my Stars… To being Pixie Soulmates for eternity… to laughter to never growing up… To Eternal Love, Light & Magic ❤️ Mrs & Mr Adu-Siddhu"!
8. Palak Tiwari and Ibrahim Ali Khan:
Dating rumors between Palak Tiwari and Ibrahim Ali Khan began back in 2022, primarily because of the melting together of their seemingly personal lives in the number of public events they attended together. Some outlets might argue they began to escalate in 2025 with a joint movie night in Mumbai (televised later and with Ibrahim's sister, Sara Ali Khan, seen playfully promoting their "relationship" at the event). Even with dating rumors continuing, both Ibrahim and Palak have staunchly limited their rebuttals to stating they are friends. During an interview in late 2022, Ibrahim described Palak as a "good friend" and "sweet" and on similar terms Palak was asked what was her relationship with Ibrahim, her answer was "We are only friends!" Considering the ongoing public outings, their consistency - to even Palak attended the premiere of Ibrahim supporting Palak's film, "The Bhootnii," it is all keeping fans wondering!
7. Suhana Khan and Agastya Nanda:
Throughout 2025, Suhana Khan and Agastya Nanda, co-stars in Zoya Akhtar's 2023 film The Archies, have stayed in the gossip columns due to wondering rumors they are dating. They've been out together so much so that it has been noticed, whether it was dinner with Agastya's mother Shweta Bachchan Nanda, hanging out with friends in Mumbai, or Suhana going to Agastya's restaurant 'Project Hum'. The two have not made a definitive statement about their relationship but by simply being seen in public together, they have noticed it themselves if only they just want to become friends. None the less, people are interested mostly because Suhana and Agastya both seem to be establishing their careers in the film industry.
6. Tripti Dimri and Sam Merchant:
Triptii Dimri and Sam Merchant have sparked romance rumors throughout 2025 with their frequent appearances and several moments they've shared in private. The couple spent New Year's in Finland, catching the sights of the Northern Lights, to celebrate Sam's birthday, went on a scenic trip to the Maldives. Triptii's heartwarming birthday wish for Sam, accompanied with cozy moments, added on to speculation about their relationship. Although the two of them have never confirmed their relationship, their public outings and social media interaction s925008869 motivate speculations to keep the gossiping going. Triptii is also still working on getting successful in her carried, with upcoming roles like Dhadak 2 with Siddhant Chaturvedi. So while everyone waits to hear about the latest in her personal life and their relationship, Triptii will still be busy with her career and the things along with it.
5. Kriti Sanon and Kabir Bahia:
Kriti Sanon and businessman Kabir Bahia have remained hot topics in Bollywood in 2025 fuelled by rumors of romance. While neither has publicly declared they are dating, the two have been spotted together in public on several occasions, including in airports in Delhi, and at family events. This has led some to assume they must be in love. Fan speculation piqued when they saw Kriti at a wedding of Kabir's family member, leaving many to wonder if their relationship had grown deeper. Speculation of an engagement or marriage went away when it was reported Kriti would not be getting married that year. Kriti is now busy filming Aanand L Rai's Tere Ishk Mein, then she will shoot a much-anticipated sequel soon thereafter. She will not have time for personal commitments at all. So, we are on the edge of our seats waiting to see what the rest year has in store for them.
4. Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda:
Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda's rumoured relationship continues to gain the attention of fans in 2025. The two actors were cast in various films in the past, including Geetha Govindam and Dear Comrade , that showcased their on-screen chemistry and bolstered the rumour mill . Recent social media posts have potential sparked further speculation: Rashmika posted a picture of herself in a beautiful yellow saree, which fans debate was taken at Vijay's house (and potentially given as a gift from his mother); Rashmika also made an affectionate birthday post to Vijay that included the word "Vijju" - igniting further speculation . Both actors have commented on their friendship in separate interviews; Neither Rashmika or Vijay has confirmed if they are romantically seeing each other. In a recent interview, Vijay expressed that he would love to work with Rashmika again, as they have solid on-screen chemistry. As they moved on with their careers while providing the public little information as evidence of how close they are, fans are fascinated to know more.
3. Janhvi Kapoor and Shikhar Pahariya:
In 2025, Janhvi Kapoor and Shikhar Pahariya were the talk of the town in Bollywood. The two have , known each other since they were young teens, had on-again/off-again times in their friendship, but they seem to be stronger than ever. They have been seen at events recently together, including the Cannes Film Festival, where Shikhar attended the festival supporting Janhvi's film, Homebound with Janhvi's family and friends. Also, the fact that Shikhar calls Janhvi such things like, "my goddess" in a comment on Janhvi's Cannes post, has only added to speculation. While we have never had either of these two get specific about their status, and pictures together are sometimes ambiguous, they have openly been together so many times in public recently, and their public support for each and spending time together shows they are slowly getting serious about their relationship status.
2. Shanaya Kapoor and Abhay Verma:
Abhay Verma and Shanaya Kapoor have emerged as the hottest new couple of 2025 as their rumored dating status has had fans (and media) on high alert. The two star in an untitled romantic drama directed by Shujaat Saudagar, and as they've been seen together several times, off-set, it has prompted speculation that they were also dating off-screen. Rumors escalated as the two were spotted again together multiple times throughout Mumbai, in different locations including Juhu PVR. While the two had not confirmed their alleged relationship status, the two obviously have fans intrigued about their chemistry off screen and on! Shanaya Kapoor, daughter of megastar actor Sanjay Kapoor, is the next big thing in Bollywood as she has a number of different new projects lined up including the untitled film, "Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan" opposite Vikrant Massey. Abhay Verma, who is primarily known for his roles in "The Family Man 2" and the horror-comedy "Munjya" is quickly emerging into this next phase of Bollywood!
1. Khushi Kapoor and Ibrahim Ali Khan:
Dating buzz between Khushi Kapoor and Ibrahim Ali Khan has been everywhere in 2025 due to their work on the Netflix movie Nadaaniyan, in which the two stars shine with their chemistry in this teen rom-com, and fans speculated whether they were dating in real life as well. Khushi and Ibrahim have also lent credence to the relationship rumors with their appearances together at events like Lollapalooza this summer, and their comical social media posts about each other, causing fans to chime in and speculate about their "story." But neither Khushi nor Ibrahim have made any definitive claims stating they are dating or are romantically involved. So fans are left to speculate where their relationship may be headed.
