Who is Muzammil Ibrahim? Meet the actor who dated Deepika Padukone, co-starred with Rakhi Sawant and Pooja Bhatt

Time of India

06-06-2025

Muzammil Ibrahim
, a name that has resurfaced in the headlines after years, is now the centre of social media buzz, thanks to a revealing interview in which he claimed he was once in a serious relationship with Bollywood superstar
Deepika Padukone
.
But who exactly is Muzammil Ibrahim? And why is his name creating such waves online? Let's take a closer look at his background, career, and what he had to say about his past with Deepika.
Early life and rise to fame
Muzammil Ibrahim was born on 25 August 1986 in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. He started his career as a model and quickly made a name for himself when he won the Gladrags Manhunt Contest in 2003. At that time, he was one of the youngest winners, which gave him a big boost in modelling.
His chiselled looks, confidence, and charm made him a regular face on the runway and in fashion campaigns. Muzammil soon became a favourite for music videos too. Notably, he featured in the hit track 'Pardesia' with
Rakhi Sawant
and in 'Kabhi Aisa Lagta Hai' by
Lucky Ali
, which helped him gain even more popularity among young audiences. Many called him the 'poster boy' because of his good looks and style.
Bollywood break and notable work
After a successful run in modelling, Muzammil took the leap into acting. He made his big Bollywood debut in 2007 with
Pooja Bhatt
's film 'Dhokha'.
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The film, a thriller centred around terrorism and personal trauma, allowed Muzammil to showcase his acting chops. While the movie received mixed reviews, his performance was noticed.
He went on to star in the romantic comedy 'Will You Marry Me?' and also appeared in the popular espionage-themed web series 'Special Ops'. Though he has not been constantly in the limelight like some of his peers, Muzammil has had a steady career with varied roles.
Besides acting, Muzammil is known for his courage. As reported by News18, in 1992, he won the National Bravery Award for saving a boy from drowning. Later, in 2008, he received the Godfrey Phillips National Bravery Award for rescuing a tourist in Goa.
The truth about his relationship with Deepika Padukone
In a recent interview with Siddharth Kannan, Muzammil opened up about his relationship with Deepika Padukone.'We were in a relationship for two years," he said.
He added that he was the first guy Deepika met when she came to Mumbai. 'She was very confident because she is Prakash Padukone's daughter, so everyone knew about her."
When asked if they stayed in contact after they broke up, Muzammil said, 'Before she got married, we would talk sometimes." He also shared that they remained friendly and congratulated each other on their success. But after Deepika married
Ranveer Singh
, they lost touch.
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