Bollywood just can’t seem to leave Disha Patani’s private life alone. For years, the actress has avoided questions, maintained a close-knit social circle, and let her work speak for itself. Nevertheless, people are always curious about who she is dating. It follows her to movie sets, red carpets, and, it seems, celebrity weddings in Udaipur.
Talwiinder, a Punjabi independent musician who paints his face during live performances and typically values mystery over attention, is the newest name causing the most buzz. The two were first seen together at actress Nupur Sanon and singer Stebin Ben’s wedding. Later, they were seen walking hand in hand at a Mumbai music event. A concert and a wedding, both of which were recorded, were sufficient to spark a new round of conjecture that doesn’t seem to be abating.
The contrast is what makes this specific rumored relationship intriguing. One of Bollywood’s most recognizable faces, Disha is well-known for her parts in MS Dhoni and Baaghi 2: The Untold Story is currently preparing for its Hollywood premiere.
Born Talwinder Singh Sidhu, Talwiinder was raised in Punjab before moving to California. He hides his identity behind stage makeup and creates personal, reflective music. They don’t seem like a good match on paper. Perhaps that’s precisely the point.
Talwiinder did not explicitly confirm the relationship when he eventually spoke with The Hollywood Reporter India earlier this year, but he also did not refute it. He claimed that because they had only recently met prior to the Udaipur wedding, the attention took them by surprise. Then he said something that seemed more sincere than calculated: “I fall in love every day. I suppose I’m falling in love at the moment. Knowing what to do with that sentence is difficult. It is either masterfully evasive or intensely romantic. Maybe both.
Disha was associated with Serbian fitness model and actor Aleksandar Alex Ilic, also known as Alex Ilic, prior to Talwiinder’s involvement. Throughout 2022 and the following year, the two were spotted together at a number of social gatherings, including what looked to be a stylist’s birthday party, where they posed for a mirror selfie. Alex describes himself as an athlete and fitness coach, and he has a substantial Instagram following. Although Disha never verified the rumors, the rumors persisted for a considerable amount of time due to their joint appearances.
And before Alex, there was Tiger Shroff, whose relationship shaped a large portion of the public’s opinion of Disha for almost five years. For years, the two were a well-kept secret in Bollywood, frequently spotted together and photographed at events hosted by mutual friends or at the gym. They never really confirmed their relationship, but they also never really denied it. Through subsequent rumored romances, Disha appears to have continued this pattern, maintaining just enough privacy to retain some control over the story.
Observing all of this, it seems like Disha has become very conscious of what she shares and withholds. It’s hard to say for sure whether that’s due to personal preference, practical caution, or something she’s just learned over time in a business that thrives on the private lives of celebrities. It is evident that the rumors surrounding Disha Patani’s boyfriend—whoever he may be at any given time—will not end anytime soon. The number of people paying attention is only growing because she is currently getting ready for a Hollywood appearance in addition to a steady stream of Bollywood projects.
