The Internet is full of images of Indian cricket star Rishabh Pant and Bollywood actress Urvashi Rautela. These images, which show the two apparently enjoying joyful moments together, have gone viral, sparking widespread curiosity and fueling rumors about their connection.
Amid the social media frenzy, Rautela addressed the viral images during an interview with Zoom TV. The 30-year-old actress, who is currently immersed in the promotion of her upcoming film ‘Daaku Maharaaj’, rubbished the idea of Pant being on a vacation recently.
“I am very busy promoting my Rs 105 crore film Daaku Maharaaj. Where do I have time for a vacation? I wish I had time for a vacation. “Literally, look, I’m spending my vacation with you (the interviewer),” He joked, brushing aside speculation surrounding the AI-generated photos.
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A controversial past between Urvashi Rautela and Rishabh Pant
The AI-generated images have reignited discussions about Rautela and Pant’s rumored past. In an earlier interview with Bollywood Hungama, Rautela shared a story involving a certain “RP”, widely speculated to be Pant. She claimed that he had once waited in the lobby of a Delhi hotel for 10 hours to meet her.
“I was in Delhi and arrived late at night. Mr. RP came to the hotel to receive me, but I slept. He waited 10 hours and called me 16 to 17 times. I promised to meet him in Mumbai, and when our meeting happened, the paparazzi and all that created a lot of drama.” she had revealed.
Pant’s new chapter in the IPL
On the cricket front, Pant continues to make headlines for his exceptional career achievements. The Indian goalkeeper was recently named the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain for IPL 2025 season. Pant’s appointment came after the franchise fetched him for a record Rs 27 crore during the IPL mega auction, making him the most expensive player in the tournament’s history.
Pant’s leadership appointment marks a new chapter for the talented cricketer, who has been a vital part of the Indian cricket team across all formats. The move is seen as a major step forward for LSG, who are banking on Pant’s aggressive playing style and dynamic decision-making skills to claim their maiden IPL trophy.
A balancing act between cricket and cinema
As Pant prepares for a challenging IPL season as captain of LSG, Rautela is deeply engrossed in the promotion of her film ‘Daaku Maharaaj’. The film, which has a budget of Rs 105 crore, is being touted as one of the biggest releases of his career, keeping his schedule packed with promotional events and media interactions.
Despite the media frenzy surrounding their AI-generated images and past comments, both stars have chosen to let their professional endeavors take center stage. Whether the viral photos were a harmless digital creation or a catalyst for renewed speculation, they certainly added another layer of intrigue to the lives of two of India’s most talked about personalities.