Bollywood circles are currently buzzing with speculation about actor Vijay Varma's romantic life. Just months after reports surfaced of his breakup with actress Tamannaah Bhatia, rumors are now linking him to Fatima Sana Shaikh.
Vijay Varma and Tamannaah Bhatia's relationship, which began on the sets of "Lust Stories 2," was public knowledge for nearly two years. They openly shared their affection, and fans admired their chemistry. However, in March 2025, news of their separation emerged, reportedly due to differing views on their future. Sources suggested that Tamannaah was ready for marriage, while Vijay was focused on his career. Neither Vijay nor Tamannaah have publicly confirmed the reason behind their breakup, choosing to remain tight-lipped about the split. An astrologer suggested the breakup might have been influenced by planetary positions and numerology, and also mentioned possible reconciliation around October-November 2025 but suggested it might not be a deep relationship.
Now, Vijay Varma is being linked to Fatima Sana Shaikh, best known for her role in "Dangal." The rumors gained traction after Vijay and Fatima were spotted together in a Mumbai café. Pictures of the two sharing a warm hug before parting ways quickly went viral, fueling speculation about a budding romance.
Adding fuel to the fire, Vijay and Fatima are set to appear together in the upcoming film "Gustaakh Ishq," previously titled "Ul Jalool Ishq," produced by Manish Malhotra. Some speculate whether the dating rumors are a genuine connection or a clever publicity tactic to promote their film.
This isn't the first time Fatima Sana Shaikh has been linked to a co-star. In the past, she was rumored to be dating Aamir Khan, although those rumors were never confirmed, and Aamir Khan is reportedly now committed to Gauri Spratt.
Neither Vijay Varma nor Fatima Sana Shaikh have addressed the dating rumors publicly. However, Fatima has previously spoken about working with Vijay, praising him as a "wonderful person" and a talented actor who deserves the recognition he is receiving. She stated that "A good actor is the one who moves forward on the basis of his talent. Even if it takes some time, he definitely reaches his destination".
Social media is abuzz with reactions to the rumored link-up. Some users have expressed surprise, while others have speculated about Vijay's dating preferences. One Redditor commented that Vijay was "never serious about Tamannaah" and "gives off social climber vibes." Another user advised Fatima to focus on her career rather than getting caught up in relationship gossip. Some fans were surprised, with many asking, “Yeh kab hua?” (When did this happen?). There are also comments on social media advising Fatima Sana Shaikh that she should focus more on her career instead of getting distracted by such relationships.
As of now, the relationship status of Vijay Varma and Fatima Sana Shaikh remains a mystery. Whether they are simply good friends and co-stars or something more, only time will tell. Until there is an official confirmation, fans and media can only speculate and wait for further developments.