Bollywood actor Sohail Khan recently found himself at the centre of social media buzz when a video of him dining with an unidentified woman surfaced online. The clip, which was captured on Monday night, quickly went viral, sparking widespread speculation about the actor’s personal life. Media outlets across the country speculated that Sohail was on a date with a new romantic partner, igniting rumours of a mystery girlfriend.
However, in a recent statement to Hindustan Times, Sohail Khan dismissed the rumours and clarified the situation. He explained that the woman seen with him in the viral video is, in fact, an old friend and not a new romantic interest, as speculated. The actor urged the public and media to refrain from jumping to conclusions based on superficial observations.
“I was out with an old friend. The rumours circulating online are baseless and untrue,” Sohail emphasised, putting an end to the gossip that had been circulating on social media and various entertainment portals.
The Context Behind the Speculation
The incident unfolded when a video of Sohail Khan and the unnamed woman exiting a restaurant after a dinner outing made its way online. Fans and media alike were quick to suggest that the two were romantically involved, adding fuel to speculation about Sohail’s life post-divorce. The frenzy surrounding the video prompted multiple news outlets to report on the actor’s alleged “girlfriend,” further intensifying the rumours.
Sohail Khan’s Divorce from Seema Sajdeh
Sohail Khan’s personal life has been under public scrutiny since his separation from fashion designer Seema Sajdeh. The couple, who had been married for 24 years, amicably filed for divorce in 2022. Despite the split, Seema has spoken about maintaining a cordial relationship with Sohail, especially on the reality series Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives, where she also revealed aspects of her life post-divorce.
Seema, who gained further recognition through the Netflix series, has been open about her experiences post-separation. She has shared insights into her divorce and how it was portrayed on the show, ensuring the narrative was handled delicately to avoid causing harm.
Sohail and Seema continue to co-parent their children while leading independent lives.
