Following reports of his amicable split from Tamannaah Bhatia, actor Vijay Varma has sparked new dating rumors after being spotted with singer and actress Aaliyah Qureishi. The duo was seen leaving a Mumbai restaurant on Tuesday night, sharing a laugh as they drove away, leaving the internet curious about their relationship status.
Here is everything you need to know about the rising star.
Who is Aaliyah Qureishi?
Known by her musical moniker Jhalli, Aaliyah is a multifaceted artist who describes herself in her Instagram bio as an “actor, singer, songwriter, producer, alien.”
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Musical Roots: Long before her film debut, Aaliyah established herself in the indie music scene. She released her first single, Pretty, in 2018 and has since put out an EP titled Why Should I? (2022) and tracks like Mukaddar and Don’t Come Back.
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The “Jawan” Connection: Aaliyah gained mainstream recognition as one of the fierce members of Shah Rukh Khan’s girl gang in the 2023 blockbuster Jawan.
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OTT Presence: She has appeared in Netflix’s Eternally Confused and Eager for Love and Prime Video’s Bandish Bandits. Notably, she also composed the track You and I for the latter.
Upcoming Projects
Aaliyah’s acting career is on an upward trajectory with significant projects in the pipeline:
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Nadaaniyan: She is set to play the friend of Khushi Kapoor in this upcoming Dharma Productions venture.
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Social Footprint: She maintains a strong presence on Instagram (under the handle Jhalliverse), frequently sharing updates on her music and her close bond with Jawan co-star Sanjeeta Bhattacharya.
The Status of Vijay Varma and Tamannaah
The sighting with Aaliyah comes amid confirmed reports that Vijay Varma and Tamannaah Bhatia ended their relationship last year.
| Timeline | Milestone |
| New Year 2023 | Dating rumors begin after a party in Goa. |
| Mid-2024 | Relationship made public during Lust Stories 2 promotions. |
| Late 2025 | Reports of an amicable split surface (per Pinkvilla). |
| April 2026 | Vijay spotted with Aaliyah Qureishi in Mumbai. |
While sources close to the former couple state they remain “good friends,” neither Vijay nor Tamannaah has officially commented on the breakup. Vijay’s recent outing with Aaliyah marks the first time he has been linked to someone else since the split.
