Vijay Varma Sparks Dating Rumors with Aaliyah Qureishi After Breakup with Tamannaah Bhatia
Vijay Varma's New Relationship Speculations
Vijay Varma has emerged as one of Bollywood's most sought-after bachelors, trailing only behind Salman Khan. The actor, who is currently basking in the success of his latest Prime Video series, Matka King, was recently spotted dining at a well-known restaurant in Mumbai. Amid ongoing speculation regarding his romantic life, Varma was seen leaving the venue with a ‘mystery girl’, igniting fresh dating rumors. Following his rumored split from Tamannaah Bhatia, Vijay has remained tight-lipped about his relationship status. The woman accompanying him is also an actress.
Dinner with Aaliyah Qureishi
Vijay Varma dines with Aaliyah Qureishi
On Tuesday evening, Vijay was seen enjoying dinner with actress Aaliyah Qureishi. The internet quickly jumped to conclusions about their relationship status, despite the lack of any official confirmation from either party. Viral images and videos captured by paparazzi have put Aaliyah in the spotlight. She has been a part of the entertainment industry for several years.
Who is Aaliyah Qureishi?
Who is Aaliyah Qureishi?
Aaliyah, known as ‘Jhalli’ on Instagram, is a talented singer, songwriter, and actress with a diverse portfolio in films and OTT series. While pursuing her music career, she made her Bollywood debut in Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan, directed by Atlee, where she portrayed a member of SSP Azad’s gang. In the following year, she joined the cast of Bandish Bandits for its second season, taking on the significant role of Ananya, who is part of the Rathod gharana’s team in the India Band Championship. Recently, she appeared as Sahira in Khushi Kapoor and Ibrahim Ali Khan’s Nadaaniyan.
Aaliyah Qureishi Reflects on Working with Shah Rukh Khan
Aaliyah Qureishi on working with Shah Rukh Khan
In a previous exclusive interview, Aaliyah shared her experiences of working alongside Shah Rukh Khan in Jawan. She expressed how she formed lasting friendships in the industry and cherished her time with the iconic actor. Aaliyah recalled, “I’ll always remember sitting with him around the monitors and asking him questions about everything from acting to life philosophies and soaking in his wisdom and humour.” She also mentioned enjoying moments of playing pool and dancing to Chaiyya Chaiyya at Atlee's birthday celebration.
Vijay Varma and Tamannaah Bhatia's Split
Vijay Varma and Tamannaah Bhatia's breakup
Vijay and Tamannaah ended their relationship in 2025 after nearly two years of dating. Amid the breakup rumors, the actor previously likened relationships to ice cream in an interview. The couple shared the screen in Lust Stories 2 in 2023, where they played the lead roles in Sujoy Ghosh’s short film.