Raghav Juyal and Niharika NM Dating? Truth Behind Viral ‘Bhai Tera Star Hai’ Photos!

The internet is playing full-time detective after dancer-actor Raghav Juyal and mega-popular digital creator Niharika NM shared a series of unexpectedly intimate photos on social media.

On Monday, June 29, 2026, the duo took to Instagram to drop a collaborative post that instantly sent shockwaves through the entertainment world. Sporting wide smiles, blushes, and a level of comfort that screams "more than just friends," the photos have fans asking one burning question: Are Raghav Juyal and Niharika NM officially dating, or is this the ultimate movie promotion strategy?

Inside the Viral Instagram Post That Shocked Fans

In the viral images, Niharika looks radiant in a bright red sweatshirt, while Raghav opts for a casual grey jacket. It isn’t just their outfits catching attention—it is their undeniable body language.

In the primary photo, Raghav is seen warmly embracing Niharika from behind as they both lean into each other and laugh. The caption remained tantalizingly vague, featuring only two emojis: a single red heart and a star ( ).

The lack of clarifying text immediately caused a meltdown in the comments section, with fans split between celebrating a new "it-couple" and questioning the timing.

"Oh my God crying, screaming, throwing up. I genuinely can't process this," wrote one ecstatic fan. "Raghav Juyal in a romantic role is everything I ever wanted. I hope this is real!"

Celebs Drop Cryptic Hints: What Do Ashish and Raftaar Know?

Adding major fuel to the fire are the comments left by fellow industry heavyweights and creators. Instead of shutting down the romance rumors, their close friends seem to be leaning into the chaos:

• Ashish Chanchlani: The top content creator dropped four "evil eye" ( ) emojis, usually meant to protect a loved one's happiness or relationship from negative energy.
• Raftaar: The popular rapper hyped up the post, commenting, "Je baat laadle," accompanied by more evil eye emojis.
• Shehnaaz Gill: Raghav's former co-star (and previously rumored flame) also joined the chat, writing "best" alongside an evil eye emoji, seemingly giving her stamp of approval.

The Evidence	The Counter-Argument
Cosy Body Language: Back-hugs, blushing faces, and leaning into each other tightly.	Upcoming Comedy: The duo are co-starring in Vivek B Agrawal's highly anticipated commercial comedy Bhai Tera Star Hai.
Cryptic Emojis: Captioned with a simple heart and star, avoiding traditional friendship tags.	London Filming: They recently spent months together filming extensively in London, cementing a tight-knit friendship.
Celebrity Comments: Close friends are leaving "evil eye" emojis instead of treating it like a normal promo post.	Marketing Genius: Dropping a fake romance angle right before a film's promotional leg is a time-tested Bollywood tactic.

Reel-Life Romance or Real-Life Love?

While romance rumors are swirling at an all-time high, we cannot ignore the massive elephant in the room: Bhai Tera Star Hai.

The film, which went on floors in London earlier this year under the direction of Vivek B. Agrawal, marks a massive crossover project. It features an eclectic, multi-platform ensemble cast including Sanjay Kapoor, Barkha Singh, Niki Aneja, and Vivaan Bhatena.

Given that the movie is slated for a late 2026 release, many cynical internet users believe this "relationship reveal" is actually a clever tease to build organic hype around their on-screen pairing. Raghav, who recently won critical acclaim for his dark, villainous turn in the action-thriller Kill and his appearance in Aryan Khan’s The Bastards Of Bollywood, is stepping into a lighter, more romantic avatar for this film.

Moving On from Past Rumors

This isn't the first time Raghav’s love life has dominated headlines. For over a year, media outlets frequently linked the dancer-turned-actor to his Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan co-star Shehnaaz Gill. While fans heavily "shipped" the two, both Raghav and Shehnaaz maintained strict silence or repeatedly clarified that they were nothing more than great friends.

Niharika NM, on the other hand, has been busy transitioning from India's favorite relatable comedy creator to a bona fide actress, making her acting debut in the Tamil cinema space before landing this major Bollywood breakout.

As of right now, neither Raghav nor Niharika has officially confirmed whether they are dating or just sharing an off-screen moment from their movie sets. But whether it’s real-world love or genius marketing, one thing is certain: their chaotic, high-energy chemistry has completely captured the internet's attention.

Shehnaaz Gill reacts on the issue of discrimination in Bollywood!

Actress Shehnaaz Gill's upcoming comedy, Thank You For Coming, has a strong female focus, and she seems really excited to contribute. Shibani Bedi, Kusha Kapila, Dolly Singh, and Bhumi Pednekar all play significant roles in the movie. Shehnaaz, who has recently dabbled in Bollywood and movies, was open in an interview about the issue of actors and crew not getting the same respect on movie sets. She also talked about how things were different on the Thank You For Coming sets.

The actress recently spoke with a portal on the issue of discrimination in Bollywood and shared how everyone was treated equally on the sets of her upcoming film Thank You For Coming. When asked if everyone on the sets was treated similarly, she disclosed, “Yes, iss set me toh seriously mujhe aisi feeling ayi. Mujhe laga jaise…hoga idhar bhi ki… bade logo ko alag dikhaya jata hai aur chote logon ko side pe kiya jata hai. But, idhar aisa kuch nahi tha (I seriously felt that we were treated equally. I thought, here too, people might discriminate among bigger and smaller stars, but nothing as such happened).” Shehnaaz went on to explain how important the production is to this process and how they are only contacted right before the shot.

Shehnaaz acknowledged that every set was different and that not everyone received the same treatment, but she also stated she was delighted to have had the chance to do so. "Har set me aisa nahi hota. Mujhe yeh cheez achi lag rahi hai ki mai experience kar rahi hu (It does not happen in every set. I feel good about the fact that I am getting to experience it)," said Gill.

Parineeti Chopra finds Bigg Boss star Shehnaaz Gill’s journey inspirational!

Parineeti Chopra is one of the most active stars on social media. Recently, The Ishaqzaade actress made her debut on the small screen. She always gives her regular life updates on social media platform.

Recently, Parineeti did an ‘Ask Me Anything’ session on her Instagram. She shared her thoughts on celebrities such as Shehnaaz Gill and even gave an insight into her relationship with her sister, the global sensation, Priyanka Chopra Jonas.

When a fan questioned Parineeti what she thought of Shehnaaz Gill, the ‘Ladies Vs Ricky Bahl' actress replied that she admires the Bigg Boss 13 contestant's journey on the show," Parineeti wrote. In her reaction story, she also mentioned the TV personality, actress, and singer. Later, when her fans asked about what she thought about her elder cousin Priyanka Chopra, Parineeti was all praises for her dear sister. Her response reflected how much love she has for Priyanka. She wrote, “Star for the world. Real, big sis for me. I am the eldest sibling of my brothers, so she is the ‘older sibling’ for me.”

Shehnaaz Gill’s sweet note for Sidharth Shukla for winning Bigg Boss 13!

The most scandalous journey of Bigg Boss 13 finally came to end on 15 February 2020, with Sidharth Shukla lifting the winner's trophy. He bagged the title and a whopping prize money of 40 lakhs. While he had engaged in multiple fights during his stint, what admirers loved the most was his chemistry with Shehnaaz Gill.

After this win, Shehnaaz approached her best friend, and like all expected hugged him tightly and pecked a sweet kiss on his cheeks. When Sidharth was questioned about his bond with Shehnaaz, in many media chats he credited his fruitful and easy journey to Shehnaaz. He went on to say that she is childlike and they share a really special bond.

Now, Shehnaaz has the sweetest message for him. She took to her Instagram handle to share a photograph of Sidharth holding the trophy in his hands and a flashing a bright smile on his face. She captioned it as, 'God bless you always.'