Who Is Harsh Mehta? Malaika's 17 Years Younger Rumoured BF Is Her Manager Or Diamond Merchant?

Malaika Arora might have found love again after major heartbreak in her last two relationships– divorce with Arbaaz Khan, followed by breakup with Arjun Kapoor. Recently, on November 26, 2025, the 50-year-old Bollywood diva was spotted in public with a young lad, named Harsh Mehta, and netizens have been dying to know about him and his relationship with Malaika. Specualtions have been rife that the two of them have been dating and trying to keep things lowkey for now. As the alleged lovebirds make headlines, here's a delve into his background, including a fact check of the rumours surrounding him.

Malaika Arora's public sightings with her 17-year-younger beau, Harsh Mehta

Photo credit: Viral Bhayani

Malaika Arora and her rumoured boyfriend, the 33-year-old, Harsh Mehta, were recently seen together at the Mumbai airport on November 26, 2025. The duo maintained a distance and walked separately as they exited the terminal to avoid being photographed side by side. However, paparazzi captured them getting into the same car in the parking area shortly after. Malaika sported black jogger pants with a matching black jacket. She accessorised with a golden bracelet, brown shades, and a duffel bag. Harsh matched her in all-black, wearing a casual blazer over a T-shirt and trousers. He covered his face with a black mask.

Photo credit: Viral Bhayani

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The airport sighting was the second time Malaika and Harsh were papped together. The pair was first spotted together at an Enrique Iglesias concert in Mumbai. Videos from the event showed them interacting and standing together in the VIP section, which Malaika grooved. Malaika and Harsh were also seen leaving the venue around the same time, sparking dating rumours. As of now, neither Malaika Arora nor Harsh Mehta has made any public statements about the nature of their relationship, leaving the rumours unconfirmed. Amid discussions about the alleged couple, here's who the mystery man, Harsh, actually is.

Who is Harsh Mehta? Is Malaika's rumoured boyfriend actually her manager?

Harsh Mehta is a 33-year-old man from Mumbai who is currently rumored to be dating actress, Malaika Arora. Their 17-year age gap has raised eyebrows among fans. Regarding his background, Harsh reportedly belongs to an affluent family and is a diamond merchant by profession. As the duo's joint appearances go viral on social media, some fans have come forward to defend them, saying there was no romance angle. Some Redditors even speculated that Harsh might be Malaika's manager, which would explain why he frequently accompanies her to events.

Some fans even claimed to have noticed Harsh with Malaika in some earlier events as well. A fan wrote, "Fake information, he is her manager," while another Reddit user stated, "Guys, chill this man has been with her at shoots before too." As not much is known about Harsh Mehta, people have been coming up with their own theories about his background and his relationship with Malaika Arora. The rumours will only become clear when the actress breaks the silence.

Malaika Arora's previous relationships

Malaika Arora's most publicised relationships include her marriage to Arbaaz Khan and a long-term relationship with Arjun Kapoor. Malaika Arora married actor-filmmaker, Arbaaz Khan, 58, in 1988, and they share a son named Arhaan Khan. They were married for 19 years before announcing their separation in 2016 and officially divorcing in 2017, citing compatibility issues. About a year after separation, Malaika began dating actor, Arjun Kapoor, 40 in 2018, and they parted ways in 2024. If Malaika's next is indeed the young Harsh Mehta, it will mark a shift from her usual choice of partner from the entertainment world.

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