Celebs rumoured to be dating during film releases

As per a report, 'Fan' Director Maneesh Sharma has found love in the film’s editor Namrata Rao, who has also worked in three of his earlier films. Apparently, it was while working together for 'Fan' that cupid let his arrow loose. The report also mentions that this happened when Maneesh was reportedly going through issues with his alleged ex-girlfriend, Parineeti Chopra. The report also claims that Namrata was Maneesh's confidante through this phase and they slowly came close and started dating. However, although Parineeti has reportedly called it quits with Maneesh, it is believed that she still counts on the director as a close friend. Both of them are working together in Yash Raj Films’ next, 'Meri Pyaari Bindu.'

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Come the release of a movie and rumour mills begin churning out gossips about the lead cast. The latest buzz was that actor Sooraj Pancholi and Pakistani actress Mawra Hocane were dating each other. Reportedly the two met at a friend's party and instantly hit it off. The two even exchanged numbers and were constantly in touch thereafter. However, a B-Town insider has rubbished the rumours terming it as a publicity stunt, reported DNA. In the report a source was quoted saying that Sooraj's link up with Mawra can be put down as "publicity for her film" 'Sanam Teri Kasam'. The source further added that Sooraj is anxious to work with Athiya Shetty again. For the uninitiated, Sooraj and Athiya made their debut with the movie 'Hero.’ Their closeness raised many eyebrows and sparked dating rumours too. However, as it happens in Bollywood, post the movie's release, the rumours eventually died down. But will Sooraj's anxiousness to work with Athiya set rumours mills buzzing once again? Time will tell!

Meanwhile, click on the next slide to read about other celebs who were rumoured to be dating before their films release...

Pulkit Samrat and Yami Gautam

Sanam Re is Yami Gautam and Pulkit Samrat’s first film together. However, rumours are rife that Pulkit and Yami are more than just co-stars. The two have been in the news for their alleged proximity on the sets of the film. Sources on the sets suggested that the actors spent a lot of time together. What’s more? The actors have a two-film deal with T-Series and will also be a part of their next film. Chemistry between the lead actors of the film is a must, especially when the film is a rom-com. Given the fact that Pulkit is married to Salman Khan’s rakhi sister, Shweta Rohira, Yami and Pulkit’s relationship seems to be an effort to garner publicity for the film.

Bipasha Basu and Karan Singh Grover

As soon as the trailer of the horror film, Alone, had released, rumours of something brewing between the film’s lead pair, Bipasha Basu and Karan Singh Grover, started doing the rounds. The actors were seen sharing fun moments during the promotions of the film. Many reports claimed that they were indeed dating. However, the actors chose to keep mum on it. The rumour worked to the film’s benefit as Bipasha and Karan’s chemistry was one of the major draws of the film. The two continue to be friends as is evident from their Twitter and Instagram posts.

Sonakshi Sinha and Arjun Kapoor

Sonakshi Sinha and Arjun Kapoor were rumoured to be dating during the making of their film, Tevar. Rumours of their alleged relationship made headlines. The link-up was one of the most talked about aspects of the film and the actors were continuously questioned about it during the film’s promotions. However, the dating rumours didn’t help the film as it failed to impress as the box-office.

Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt

Varun Dhawan and Alia's chemistry in Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania was the highlight of the film and the makers cashed in on that while promoting the film. The actors shared some candid moments during the promotions and there was even an instance when Varun had lifted Alia. Both the actors had made their Bollywood debut together with the film, Student Of The Year. While reports of their alleged relationship made headlines and helped the film’s prospects at the box-office, the actors maintained that they were just good friends.

Alia Bhatt and Arjun Kapoor

Alia Bhatt and Arjun Kapoor, who charmed everyone with their chemistry in 2 States, were reportedly dating during the promotions of their film. Their camaraderie made headlines and helped the film fare well at the box-office. However, after the promotions of the film were over, the actors weren’t spotted together.