Kamal Ghorui
Vijay Varma, currently basking in the success of his Prime Video series ‘Matka King’, grabbed attention after being spotted at a Mumbai restaurant on Tuesday evening. The actor, whose personal life often makes headlines, was seen leaving the venue with a ‘mystery girl’, fuelling fresh dating rumours. Notably, Vijay has remained tight-lipped about his relationship status following his reported split with Tamannaah Bhatia.The woman accompanying Varma was later identified as actor-singer Aaliyah Qureishi. Their casual outing quickly caught the internet’s eye, with fans speculating about a possible romance even before any confirmation. Paparazzi videos and photos from the evening went viral, bringing Aaliyah into the spotlight once again as curiosity around her identity grew.Who is Aaliyah Qureishi?Known as ‘Jhalli’ on Instagram, Aaliyah Qureishi has carved a niche for herself as a singer, songwriter, and performer. She stepped into Bollywood with ‘Jawan’, starring Shah Rukh Khan and directed by Atlee. In the action-packed film, she portrayed Janvi, a member of SSP Azad’s team, gaining attention for her brief yet impactful role.Aaliyah continued to build her career with diverse projects. She appeared in the second season of ‘Bandish Bandits’, where she played Ananya, an important addition to the Rathod gharana’s musical team during the India Band Championship. She was also seen as Sahira in ‘Nadaaniyan’, featuring Khushi Kapoor and Ibrahim Ali Khan.Aaliyah on working with Shah Rukh KhanIn an earlier interaction, Aaliyah opened up about her experience working on ‘Jawan’. Calling it a memorable journey, she shared, “I’ll always remember sitting with him around the monitors and asking him questions about everything from acting to life philosophies and soaking in his wisdom and humour.” She also revealed fun moments like playing pool and dancing to ‘Chaiyya Chaiyya’ during Atlee’s birthday celebration.Vijay Varma’s past relationshipVijay Varma was previously linked to Tamannaah Bhatia, with whom he shared screen space in ‘Lust Stories 2’ (2023), directed by Sujoy Ghosh. The two reportedly parted ways in 2025 after nearly two years of dating. Interestingly, Vijay once likened relationships to ice cream during an interview, adding a quirky twist to his views on love.
