The dating rumour mill’s been in full effect over the last week after some photos emerged of actress Shehnaaz Gill at various IPL games this season. Since Shehnaaz has been seen at multiple RCB games lately – as well as in widely circulated fan videos taken at those same games – fans on social media have begun to speculate whether or not the actress and Royal Challengers Bengaluru cricketer Devdutt Padikkal may be romantically involved.
What Sparked the Dating Buzz?
A Hotbed of Rumour had an IPL game between the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) franchise and the Kolkata Knight Riders in Raipur last week after fans saw Shehnaaz cheering on the RCB team in various videos circulating on social media (these videos went viral). Many fans were claiming that Shehnaaz was connected to Padikkal and speculated a potential romantic relationship (this is what really sent the rumour network into overdrive).
Dating Rumours Take Over the Internet
Another thing that brought Shehnaaz and Padikkal into the spotlight was when a person asked her about her favourite players during the game, and she responded with “I love Virat, I love Devdutt,” which caused a firestorm of discussion among fans on social media platforms regarding a possible romance.
Many fan pages and pop culture websites also posted clips or still shots from this game, resulting in even more theories about a potential relationship between Shehnaaz and Padikkal flooding everyone’s social media timeline.
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Neither Shehnaaz Nor Devdutt Has Confirmed Anything
Many people are speculating about the relationship status of Shehnaaz Gill and Devdutt Padikkal online but, as of yet, no official comment has been made by either party. Several reports claim that there is no conclusive proof that Gill and Padikkal are in fact dating and much of the speculation can be attributed to Gill being seen at various Royal Challengers Bangalore matches and what more than likely are assumptions by fans.
Interestingly enough, several individuals on social media have pointed out that the actress and cricketer do not follow each other on Instagram, which has caused a large number of fans to question the accuracy of the relationship gossip currently circulating.
Reactions of Fans on Social Media
There has been a great deal of divide on social media regarding the potential romance between Shehnaaz and Devdutt. Some users are very excited about the possibility of two celebrities dating each other, while there are other users who believe that people are proceeding too fast with their speculation.
There have also been many users on social media who have referred to Gill as being RCB’s “lucky charm” due to the number of games the team has played well in since Gill has been attending. The images Gill has posted of herself in RCB opposition jerseys have caused a great deal of excitement behind the RCB and impression from Gill that she supports the RCB.
In addition, many people have pointed out how fast dating speculation spreads around celebrities during the IPL season. Social media commentators have commented on how a single sighting of a celebrity at a stadium will generate copious amounts of speculation during the age of social media.
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IPL and Celebrity Gossip Go Hand in Hand
Bollywood stars have made the IPL another place where cricket meets entertainment when they root for their favourite teams/players or just show up to see the cricket action. Over the years, fans have followed the relationships between many of their favourite stars and players, making it quite a spectacle when these celebs root for their teams.
For example, Shehnaaz Gill (who has been seen on several occasions giving her enthusiastic support for RCB) also commented about RCB player Devdutt Padikkal during a recent public function. This has now spurred a lot of speculation about a possible relationship between the two. The reports remain speculative because neither party has publicly addressed these reports.
As of now, fans will just have to wait and see if either of these two celebrities will make any public statement to clarify whether they are a couple or not!
