Bollywood actress Mrunal Thakur has put an end to rumors suggesting a romantic relationship between her and Indian cricketer Yashasvi Jaiswal. The speculation gained traction after a video circulated online claiming the two were spotted leaving the same café in Mumbai.
Mrunal’s Direct Response to Viral Claims
Addressing the viral clip posted on social media, the 34-year-old actress left a direct comment shutting down the unverified claims:
“Bro relax… show me ek sath kahan? Kaise yaar, aap log itne padhe likhe log aise afwaao ko sach manne lagte hain? (Show me where have we come together? How can you be educated and still spread such rumours?)”
She further urged content creators and social media outlets to pivot toward more meaningful content:
“Desh mein kitna kuch ho raha hai. Gen Z se kuch sikho aur un cheezon par aawaz uthao jo sach mein matter karti hain. Pkka zyada views milenge. (There is so much happening in our country. Learn something from Gen Z and voice things that matter. You will get better views.)”
Although the comment was later deleted, screenshots of her response quickly went viral across online platforms, earning widespread praise from fans for addressing the speculation head-on.
A viral video from a Bandra cafe sparked dating rumours linking Mrunal Thakur with cricketer Yashasvi Jaiswal. But the actress seems to have had enough of the speculation! Reacting to an Instagram post about the rumours, Mrunal questioned why people were assuming they were… pic.twitter.com/Urg8c1hsrv
— India Forums (@indiaforums) August 8, 2026
How the Rumors Started
The Cafe Spotting: Paparazzi cameras captured Mrunal Thakur and 24-year-old opening batter Yashasvi Jaiswal exiting a Bandra establishment around the same time, leading to assumption-based reports that they were on a date.
Lack of Evidence: Fans quickly pointed out that visiting the same public venue on the same day does not imply they were together.
Pattern of Celebrity Link-Ups
This is not the first instance where Mrunal Thakur has addressed unfounded romantic speculation:
Dhanush Rumors (2025): Last year, reports falsely linked Mrunal to actor Dhanush following a public appearance at a movie premiere, even sparking baseless rumors of a 2026 wedding—claims that were later debunked.
Sharad Chandra Tripathi: The last relationship Mrunal publicly acknowledged was with writer Sharad Chandra Tripathi, which ended in mid-2015.
What’s Next for Both Stars
On the professional front, Mrunal Thakur recently appeared in Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai alongside Varun Dhawan and Pooja Hegde, and is set to star in the courtroom drama Pooja Meri Jaan. Meanwhile, Yashasvi Jaiswal continues his stellar trajectory in Indian cricket across all formats.
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