Is Shehnaaz Gill Dating RCB’s Devdutt Padikkal? Viral IPL Videos Spark Major Romance Rumours
Shehnaaz Gill and RCB cricketer Devdutt Padikkal sparked dating rumours after the actress was spotted passionately cheering for Bengaluru during an IPL 2026 match.
When the glamorous world of the Indian entertainment industry collides with the high-octane energy of cricket, sparks are bound to fly. The internet has found its newest obsession, and this time, the spotlight is firmly fixed on ‘Bigg Boss 13’ sensation Shehnaaz Gill and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) star batsman Devdutt Padikkal. Fresh speculation regarding a potential romantic connection between the 32-year-old actress and the 25-year-old cricketer has taken social media by storm, dominating conversations across platforms like Reddit and X (formerly Twitter).
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The frenzy began during the highly anticipated IPL 2026 clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and the Kolkata Knight Riders in Raipur. Shehnaaz Gill, who has seen her personal life become a massive topic of public fascination since her reality TV debut, was spotted in the stands cheering enthusiastically for the Bengaluru franchise. Her reactions and visible excitement during key moments of the game immediately caught the attention of fans and cameras alike.
Hope the reddit rumours aren't true man. God save my boy pic.twitter.com/o0UvhRIQIz
— ` (@worshipVK) May 13, 2026
Within hours of the match, clips of her cheering from the stadium went viral. The buzz only intensified when the actress took to her own Instagram account to upload a video showcasing her support for RCB.
Fans quickly flooded the comments section, questioning if her energetic appearance at the Raipur stadium was fuelled by a deeper, personal connection to the RCB batter.
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Social media sleuths wasted no time jumping into the fray. Fan theories exploded across Reddit and X, with one user directly asking, “Is she dating Devcutt?” Another viral post highlighted the growing fan concern and curiosity, reading, “Hope the reddit rumours aren't true man. God save my boy.”
Adding a fascinating layer of intrigue to the ongoing chatter, eagle-eyed netizens noticed a crucial digital detail: despite the mounting rumours, Shehnaaz Gill and Devdutt Padikkal do not currently follow each other on Instagram. For a cricketer with a massive fanbase of nearly 2.8 million followers and a Bollywood star whose every move is heavily tracked, this missing mutual follow has only led to more intense online discussion.
Devdutt Padikkal, born on July 7, 2000, has steadily made a prominent name for himself in domestic cricket representing Karnataka and playing for RCB. Meanwhile, Shehnaaz has successfully transitioned from television to the silver screen. Following her ‘Bigg Boss’ stint, she was previously linked to the show's late winner Sidharth Shukla, and later to dancer-actor Raghav Juyal – though neither relationship was ever publicly confirmed.
On the professional front, the actress continues to build an impressive resume. Having shared the screen with Salman Khan in ‘Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan’ and Bhumi Pednekar in ‘Thank You For Coming’, she was most recently seen in the 2025 Punjabi release ‘Ikk Kudi’. She currently has multiple exciting projects in the pipeline, including the Punjabi sequel ‘Singh vs Kaur 2’ and the Hindi film ‘Sab First Class’.
As of now, neither Shehnaaz Gill nor Devdutt Padikkal has officially addressed or confirmed the dating rumours. The speculation remains purely fan-driven, but until an official statement is made, this rumoured Bollywood-meets-Cricket pairing is keeping everyone absolutely hooked.
