Shaheen Bhatt, author, Alia Bhatt's sister and daughter of filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt and actress Soni Razdan, has officially confirmed her relationship with fitness coach Ishaan Mehra. Known for keeping her personal life private, Shaheen surprised fans with a heartfelt birthday post for Ishaan on April 20. Sharing a set of affectionate photos on Instagram, she captioned the post, “Happy Birthday, Sunshine,” with a sun and red heart emoji.
The post included three intimate pictures: one showing Shaheen resting her chin on Ishaan’s shoulder as they smiled for a sun-kissed selfie, another of Ishaan lying on the grass, and a third capturing their sneakers side by side. The subtle yet romantic images sparked immediate buzz online.
Star-Studded Reactions
The Instagram post did not go unnoticed by Bollywood’s inner circle. Alia Bhatt, Shaheen’s sister, re-shared the post on her Instagram Story, writing, “Happy happy birthday our fav fellow,” tagging Ishaan alongside a yellow heart and sun emoji.
Veteran actress Neetu Kapoor, Alia’s mother-in-law, commented, “Please wish him with a tight hug from me,” accompanied by a wink and a pink heart emoji. Pooja Bhatt responded with heart-eyes emojis, while Ananya Panday added a red heart. Other celebrities, including Varun Dhawan, Parineeti Chopra, Arjun Kapoor, Masaba Gupta, and Badshah, also liked the post, showing their support for the couple.
Who is Ishaan Mehra?
This isn’t the first time Ishaan has appeared on Shaheen’s Instagram, though his identity had previously been kept under wraps. In January, during a New Year’s trip to Thailand with the Bhatt and Kapoor families, Shaheen shared several photos featuring Ishaan. In one, the pair sat close together on a cruise; in another, Shaheen cuddled up to him, though his face remained unidentified. These pictures had initially sparked speculation, which her latest post has now confirmed.
Ishaan Mehra's social media profiles reveal that he is an ATG-certified fitness coach based in Mumbai, a former international swimmer at the Youth Asian Games and athlete. Though he maintains a low profile publicly, his presence in Shaheen's life has now placed him under the spotlight.
Shaheen's Journey and Past Relationship
Shaheen Bhatt has often opened up about her struggles with mental health, particularly in her book I’ve Never Been (Un)Happier, where she details her experience with depression starting from the age of 12. Her advocacy for mental wellness has earned her widespread respect. Prior to Ishaan, she was in a relationship with comedian Rohan Joshi, which ended a few years ago.
Following the post, fans flooded the comments with admiration and curiosity. One user remarked, “Shaheen is in love,” while another jokingly asked, “Shaadi when?” A few even mistook Ishaan for filmmaker Ayan Mukerji, indicating the buzz and curiosity surrounding Shaheen's post.
The post included three intimate pictures: one showing Shaheen resting her chin on Ishaan’s shoulder as they smiled for a sun-kissed selfie, another of Ishaan lying on the grass, and a third capturing their sneakers side by side. The subtle yet romantic images sparked immediate buzz online.
Star-Studded Reactions
The Instagram post did not go unnoticed by Bollywood’s inner circle. Alia Bhatt, Shaheen’s sister, re-shared the post on her Instagram Story, writing, “Happy happy birthday our fav fellow,” tagging Ishaan alongside a yellow heart and sun emoji.
Veteran actress Neetu Kapoor, Alia’s mother-in-law, commented, “Please wish him with a tight hug from me,” accompanied by a wink and a pink heart emoji. Pooja Bhatt responded with heart-eyes emojis, while Ananya Panday added a red heart. Other celebrities, including Varun Dhawan, Parineeti Chopra, Arjun Kapoor, Masaba Gupta, and Badshah, also liked the post, showing their support for the couple.
Who is Ishaan Mehra?
This isn’t the first time Ishaan has appeared on Shaheen’s Instagram, though his identity had previously been kept under wraps. In January, during a New Year’s trip to Thailand with the Bhatt and Kapoor families, Shaheen shared several photos featuring Ishaan. In one, the pair sat close together on a cruise; in another, Shaheen cuddled up to him, though his face remained unidentified. These pictures had initially sparked speculation, which her latest post has now confirmed.
Ishaan Mehra's social media profiles reveal that he is an ATG-certified fitness coach based in Mumbai, a former international swimmer at the Youth Asian Games and athlete. Though he maintains a low profile publicly, his presence in Shaheen's life has now placed him under the spotlight.
Shaheen's Journey and Past Relationship
Shaheen Bhatt has often opened up about her struggles with mental health, particularly in her book I’ve Never Been (Un)Happier, where she details her experience with depression starting from the age of 12. Her advocacy for mental wellness has earned her widespread respect. Prior to Ishaan, she was in a relationship with comedian Rohan Joshi, which ended a few years ago.
Following the post, fans flooded the comments with admiration and curiosity. One user remarked, “Shaheen is in love,” while another jokingly asked, “Shaadi when?” A few even mistook Ishaan for filmmaker Ayan Mukerji, indicating the buzz and curiosity surrounding Shaheen's post.
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