Recent rumors have been doing the rounds about the former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan is a Bollywood actor Huma Qureshiaugmented by viral photos that allegedly show the two dating.
Shikhar Dhawan's retirement and personal life
Shikhar Dhawan, popularly known as 'Gabbar' by Indian cricket fans, announced his retirement from the game in August this year. After serving as the captain of Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) from 2022 to 2024, Dhawan faced problems including injuries and being dropped from the national team ahead of the 2023 World Cup. His personal life has also been in the spotlight since then Divorce with Aesha Mukerji in 2023which has led to various dating rumors since their split in 2020.
Viral pictures of Dhawan and Huma Qureshi
Speculations about Dhawan's relationship grew after pictures showing them together surfaced on social media.
The photos were widely shared, leading many to believe that the two are dating. Some books went so far as to say that they might be married, using a plot about their relationship.
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On closer inspection, it has been confirmed that the images circulating on the internet are AI-generated and manipulated. Neither Sikhar nor Huma have publicly admitted that they are in a relationship. In fact, Huma is said to be in a relationship with her teacher, Rachit Singhwith whom he was seen at a wedding earlier this year. Viral images are part of a growing trend where artificial intelligence is used to create fake news for people.
A technical collaboration between Shikhar and Huma
Dhawan and Qureshi's connection stems from their film collaboration Double XLwhile the left-handed batsman made a special appearance. Although this partnership has generated interest among fans and the media, it does not mean any other relationship than professional involvement
After retirement, Dhawan is focusing on his professional sports career apart from IPL and also spends quality time with his son Zoravar, who lives in Australia. Her social media presence shows a very relaxed lifestyle as she shares updates on her travels and growth.