- By Aarushi Raina
- Tue, 14 Oct 2025 10:03 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Fatima Sana Shaikh and Vijay Varma are making headlines not just for their on-screen romance in the upcoming movie Gustaakh Ishq, but also for their off-screen chemistry. The duo has been surrounded by speculations about them dating each other ever since Vijay reported split with Tamannaah Bhatia. Fatima and Vijay have often been spotted together, and their latest photos from the Diwali bash hosted by Manish Malhotra have further fueled these dating rumours. Check out the fans' reaction.
Fatima Sana Shaikh took to her Instagram handle and shared glimpses from Manish Malhotra's Diwali celebration. Her album featured photos with designer Manish Malhotra, Rhea Chakraborty, Abhay Verma, and others, but eagle-eyed fans were quick to notice that Vijay appeared in every photo with her. His comment on Fatima's post only added fuel to speculations. He called her 'fatty' in a playful comment, saying, "MM for best host and now.. best movie producer. And fatty for best back camera selfie photography."
Soon after, fans started speculating about their rumoured relationship in the comments section. One user wrote, "She stole him from Tamana Bhatia." Another user commented, "Are they dating each other vijay & Fatima ??" Another comment read, "So she is dating Vijay indeed lovely hot couple."
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Fatima Sana Shaikh And Vijay Varma's Dating Rumours
The dating rumours first emerged online after Vijay and Tamannaah Bhatia, who had reportedly started dating after working together in Lust Stories 2, went public with their relationship. However, in March, the couple shocked their fans with reports of their breakup. Soon, Vijay was spotted spending time with Fatima, sparking speculations about them being in a relationship.
On the professional front, Vijay Varma and Fatima Sana Shaikh will be seen sharing screen space in the romance film Gustaakh Ishq. The project marks the debut of fashion designer Manish Malhotra as a producer. The film also features Naseeruddin Shah and Sharib Hashmi in the pivotal roles alongside Vijay and Fatima. The film is slated to hit theatres on November 21.