Indian model **Sourabh Bedi** has finally broken his silence regarding rumors linking him romantically with Bollywood actress **Malaika Arora**.

According to Indian media reports, speculation about the two began circulating after a video went viral on social media showing Malaika Arora and Sourabh Bedi together. The clip quickly caught the attention of fans online, leading many to assume that the actress might be dating the model. Initially, neither Malaika nor Bedi responded to the rumors, which further fueled curiosity among social media users.

However, in a recent interview with Indian media, Sourabh Bedi dismissed the dating rumors and clarified the nature of his relationship with the actress. He explained that their bond is purely based on friendship and goes back to his early days in the modeling industry.

Bedi said that during the beginning of his career, he received significant support from model management professionals and backstage directors **Dilnaz Daruwala** and **Vehbiz Mehta**, who helped him secure opportunities in the modeling field. Through that professional circle, he eventually met Malaika Arora, and the two developed a friendly relationship over time.

While addressing the viral video and the rumors that followed, Bedi expressed concern about the way people speculate about others’ personal lives. He said that many people have been making different assumptions about their relationship and urged the public to think carefully before speaking about someone, especially a woman, in such situations.

He added that careless speculation can affect a person’s mental health and should be avoided.

It is worth noting that Malaika Arora was previously in a relationship with actor **Arjun Kapoor**, who publicly confirmed at an event that the two had parted ways.

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