Who Is Harsh Mehta? Malaika Arora Speaks Out on Dating Rumours

Bollywood actress Malaika Arora, known for iconic dance numbers like Chaiyya Chaiyya, Munni Badnaam Hui, and Anarkali Chali Disco, has recently opened up about dating rumours surrounding her and Harsh Mehta, the mystery man she was spotted with earlier this year.

Malaika Arora Addresses the Rumours

Malaika spoke candidly on The Namrata Zakaria Show, addressing the speculation. She revealed that people often assume a romantic connection whenever she is seen with someone, even if it’s a longtime friend, manager, or her gay friend.

She said: “Trust me, every time I have stepped out, even if it’s a longtime friend, a gy friend, a married friend, an old friend, a manager or anybody, I am immediately linked to that person. We laughed and joked about it. My mother calls me and asks, ‘Who is this now, baby? Who are they talking about?’ It has just become laughable.”*

Malaika emphasized that she prefers not to fuel unnecessary chatter and finds the rumours amusing.

Who Is Harsh Mehta?

Harsh Mehta, the man linked to Malaika, has remained largely private. Reports suggest that he and Malaika share an age gap of 17 years. Their sightings together, including at the Enrique Iglesias concert in Mumbai and at an airport, sparked dating speculation, but Malaika’s recent statements suggest she prefers to keep her personal life discreet.

Malaika Arora on Her Past Relationship With Arjun Kapoor

Malaika also addressed her long-term ex-boyfriend, Arjun Kapoor, during the interview. She described him as an “important and integral” part of her life, despite their breakup:

“He is somebody who is so very important to me and someone who is such an integral part of my life. Whatever may be… enough and more has been written about it. Enough and more has been splashed all over, kind of become a bit of a media feeding ground sort of space.”

More About Malaika Arora

• Previous Marriage: Malaika was married to actor-producer Arbaaz Khan for almost two decades. They have a son, Arhaan, and divorced in 2017.

• Film Career: She was last seen in the movie Thamma and performed the dance number Poison Baby.

• Rumoured Relationships: After her divorce, she was linked with Arjun Kapoor and more recently with Harsh Mehta.

Malaika continues to focus on her career and keeps her personal life largely private, emphasizing that much of what is written online is speculative.