Is Vihaan Samat dating Radhika Madan? 'Mismatched' star reacts to romance rumours: 'She's fantastic'
burst onto the acting scene in 2020 with his debut performance in Netflix's romantic drama Mismatched. Since then, he has been making steady strides in the industry. His engaging screen presence and heartfelt performances have earned him growing recognition. One of the most talked-about highlights of his recent career has been his charming on-screen pairing with actress
Ananya Panday
in the series
Call Me Bae
. Their chemistry struck a chord with audiences and was praised widely by fans and critics alike.
Currently, Vihaan has returned to the spotlight through his role in The Royals, a star-studded Netflix series that also features Ishaan Khatter and Bhumi Pednekar. His portrayal of the character 'Digvijay Singh' has quickly caught attention, garnering rave reviews and putting him on the entertainment radar once again. However, it's not just his acting making headlines—his rumored relationship with actress
Radhika Madan
has also become a hot topic of discussion.
In a candid conversation with Filmibeat Prime, when presented with a photo of himself alongside an unidentified young woman, Vihaan chose to remain silent on the matter. He declined to offer any explanation or confirmation about the mystery companion. However, he did express admiration for Radhika Madan's work, particularly her roles in Pataakha and Angrezi Medium, calling her a 'fantastic' talent in the industry.
Speculation about their relationship intensified after a photograph of the two walking hand-in-hand went viral online. Addressing the rumors in an interview with ETimes, Radhika maintained her privacy, saying, 'I will speak when I feel the time is right. Right now, I prefer to keep my personal life to myself.'
While Radhika remains busy juggling two film projects, Vihaan is soaking in the positive response to his role in The Royals. During a light-hearted segment of an interview, Vihaan opened up about his personality in relationships. He described himself as a clingy, affectionate partner, laughingly admitting, 'I can't help it. I always want to be around the person I'm dating. I like to check in on her. I'm totally glued to her.'
When asked to define love, Vihaan shared his heartfelt perspective: 'Love is that rare connection where two souls feel at home with one another, like lifelong companions.' As for marriage? He playfully noted that before taking that step, he'd first need to find a girlfriend. He added, 'I'm a bit of an aashiq at heart,' and said that his favorite kind of date simply involves relaxing and having deep conversations with someone special.
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