My heart: Ananya Panday shares romantic pic with Akshay Kumar’s son

Mumbai: A holiday picture, a cosy festive moment and now a “My heart” caption. Ananya Panday’s latest Instagram story with Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna’s son Aarav Bhatia has all the ingredients for a Bollywood dating headline. But has the actress actually made her relationship official?

The picture certainly comes with an affectionate message, though it stops short of confirming a romance.

Ananya’s “My heart” post

In the picture shared on her Instagram Stories, Ananya is seen posing closely with Aarav, with her arm around him. The actress looks stunning in a shimmering silver outfit, while Aarav complements her in an ivory embroidered ensemble.

Keeping the caption short, Ananya wrote, “My heart,” alongside a red heart.

The photograph is from Manish Malhotra’s Diwali bash in Mumbai, where the two coordinated in festive outfits. Their appearance comes shortly after pictures of them spending time together in London surfaced online.

Their London holiday moment

In October, Ananya shared a glimpse of her London break featuring Aarav and some baked treats. The photograph showed them sitting together, with Aarav holding a container of muffins and Ananya posing with pieces of the treat.

According to reports, the picture was originally shared by their friend Tahira Chawla before Ananya reposted it on her Instagram Stories. While the baking moment made for a sweet holiday update, it did not establish that Ananya had baked cookies specifically for Aarav.

Have they made it official?

Ananya’s caption is affectionate, but “My heart” alone does not confirm that the two are dating. The story does not describe Aarav as her boyfriend or offer any direct statement about a romantic relationship.

For now, the photograph offers a glimpse of their bond, leaving the relationship question unanswered.

Ananya, who made her Bollywood debut with Student of the Year 2, is known for projects including Gehraiyaan, Kho Gaye Hum Kahan, CTRL and Call Me Bae. Aarav, meanwhile, has largely kept away from the spotlight despite his famous family.

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