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Who is Harsh Mehta? The Businessman rumoured to be dating Malaika Arora

A recent selfie of Malaika Arora with a mystery man, reportedly taken at Rome’s iconic Trevi Fountain, has once again sparked dating rumors around the actress. The internet is abuzz with speculation about whether she may have found love again.

February 24, 2026 / 16:03 IST
Who is Malaika Arora dating?
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  • Malaika Arora's selfie with a mystery man sparks dating rumors
  • The man is rumored to be Mumbai businessman Harsh Mehta
  • Neither Malaika nor Harsh has commented on the speculation

A recent selfie of Malaika Arora with a mystery man, reportedly taken at Rome’s iconic Trevi Fountain, has set social media buzzing once again.

Dressed in a chic all-black outfit and smiling brightly for the camera, Malaika looked relaxed and happy. Standing beside her was a man in a brown-gray overcoat, and that was enough for the internet to start speculating.

Many users are wondering whether the actress spent Valentine’s Day in Italy with someone special. The man in the picture is rumored to be Harsh Mehta, who is said to be a 33-year-old businessman from Mumbai.

Who is Harsh Mehta? 

According to reports, he belongs to a well-established business family, works as a diamond merchant in Mumbai, and is the managing director of Sancus Management. While there are claims about his wealth, not much verified information is publicly available about his personal life.

So far, neither Malaika nor Harsh has addressed the dating rumors, choosing to stay silent amid the growing curiosity.

Malaika was previously married to actor-producer Arbaaz Khan. After 19 years of marriage, the couple divorced in 2017. They co-parent their son, Arhaan Khan.

Post her divorce, she was in a relationship with actor Arjun Kapoor. The two eventually parted ways in 2024.

Also Read: Shah Rukh Khan, Malaika Arora pay visit to ailing Salim Khan at Lilavati hospital

On the work front, Malaika was last seen in the song “Poison Baby” from the film Thamma, starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna, which released in November 2025.

Beyond films and appearances, she has also stepped into the hospitality space. In November 2024, she launched a restaurant with her son in Mumbai’s Bandra area.

For now, the Italy picture remains just that — a picture. Whether there’s more to the story is something only time (or the people involved) will reveal.

Palak Vij
Palak Vij is a Sub Editor and Entertainment Journalist with over a year of experience covering films, television, and pop culture in the digital space.
first published: Feb 24, 2026 04:03 pm

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