Months after his reported split from Tamannaah Bhatia, Vijay Varma remains linked to Gustaakh Ishq co-star Fatima Sana Shaikh, though she has publicly insisted she is still single.
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Bollywood actor Vijay Varma continues to make headlines for his personal life. Reports have linked him to his Gustaakh Ishq co-star Fatima Sana Shaikh since his reported breakup with actress Tamannaah Bhatia. Neither Vijay nor Fatima has confirmed a relationship.
How the rumors began
Speculation began in June 2025, when Vijay and Fatima were spotted laughing and hugging outside a café in Mumbai. The sighting came months after early 2025 reports claimed Vijay and Tamannaah had quietly parted ways.
Fatima says she is single
Fatima addressed the buzz at the trailer launch of her Netflix film Aap Jaisa Koi, in which she co-stars with R Madhavan. Asked about her relationship status, she said there was no one in her life and joked that good men exist only in films.
Despite her denial, the chatter has not died down. The pair promoted Gustaakh Ishq together in coordinated Manish Malhotra outfits in November 2025. In March 2026, Fatima posted a birthday wish for Vijay, calling him “star boi.”
The Tamannaah chapter
Vijay and Tamannaah began dating in 2023 after working together on Netflix’s Lust Stories 2. Tamannaah went public in June 2023, describing Vijay as her “happy place,” and the couple was regularly photographed together.
Their split was reported in early 2025. According to a Siasat report, Tamannaah wanted to get married, but Vijay was not ready to settle down, allegedly causing friction between them. Neither actor has issued an official statement on the breakup.
Tamannaah’s cryptic remarks
Tamannaah has not named Vijay, but her public comments since the reports have drawn attention. Amid the breakup reports, she said people often confuse love with relationships, and that love can only be “ek tarfa,” or one-sided. She has also spoken about the importance of self-love and self-respect.
Age gap debate
Reports differ on the age difference between Vijay and Fatima. Fatima was born on January 11, 1992. Some outlets say Vijay was born in 1983, which would make the gap 8 years. Reports marking his 40th birthday in March 2026 suggest a gap closer to 6 years.
On the work front
Vibhu Puri directed Gustaakh Ishq, and Manish Malhotra’s Stage5 Production produced it. It was released in theaters on November 28, 2025, and began streaming on JioHotstar in January 2026. Naseeruddin Shah also stars in the film.
Vijay also starred in the Amazon Prime Video series Matka King, which premiered on April 17, 2026. Fatima has appeared in Metro In Dino and Aap Jaisa Koi.
Until either actor speaks up, the Vijay-Fatima romance remains a rumor.
