Amidst swirling rumors linking Vijay Varma to Fatima Sana Shaikh, the latter was recently photographed with Tamannaah Bhatia, adding another layer to the ongoing speculation.

Fatima Sana Shaikh has been in the news lately, primarily due to two reasons: her upcoming film projects and the rumors surrounding her alleged relationship with actor Vijay Varma. These rumors gained traction after Vijay Varma's breakup with actress Tamannaah Bhatia, with whom he starred in Lust Stories 2. Vijay and Tamannaah reportedly parted ways in February 2025, after which Vijay was seen with Fatima, sparking speculation about a new romance. The rumors were further fueled by sightings of Fatima and Vijay together, including a warm hug shared outside a Mumbai café.

However, Fatima Sana Shaikh has denied any romantic involvement with Vijay Varma. At the trailer launch of her film Aap Jaisa Koi, Fatima clarified that she is currently single. When asked about what constitutes an equal relationship, she responded that it involves mutual respect, listening to each other's opinions, and equal compromises, adding that she hasn't found anyone like that in her life, quipping that "good boys are just not there".

Adding another dimension to the narrative, Tamannaah Bhatia shared a cryptic message on Instagram about "white space" and "trust," which led to speculation about its connection to the rumors surrounding Vijay Varma and Fatima Sana Shaikh. Some interpreted this as a hint towards a personal shift, possibly related to her breakup with Vijay.

Fatima and Vijay are set to appear together in the upcoming film Gustaakh Ishq, directed by Vibhu Puri. The film also stars Naseeruddin Shah and Sharib Hashmi. Gustaakh Ishq marks the third project backed by Manish Malhotra's Stage 5 Production. The film's music will be composed by the renowned duo Gulzar and Vishal Bhardwaj.

Meanwhile, Fatima has been actively promoting her upcoming films. She is gearing up for the release of Metro… In Dino and Aap Jaisa Koi. Aap Jaisa Koi, which premiered on Netflix on July 11, 2025, explores themes of love and equality against societal norms and stars R Madhavan. Fatima plays the role of Madhu Bose, and the film portrays a family drama that emphasizes the importance of companionship and discovering love built on equality. Fatima also shared behind-the-scenes moments from the sets of Aap Jaisa Koi with director Vivek Soni, expressing gratitude for his trust and guidance.