Actor Vijay Varma, known for his penchant for keeping fans on their toes, has once again sent social media into a tailspin. On February 14, 2026, months after his high-profile split from Tamannaah Bhatia became the “jaw-dropping” breakup of 2025, Varma posted a cryptic Valentine’s Day story that initially looked like a new relationship reveal.
However, as many fans quickly discovered, the actor may have been playing his most elaborate prank yet.
The Anatomy of the “Reveal”
The Instagram Story featured a classic romantic trope: a close-up of a man holding a woman’s hand, with the woman’s face conveniently out of frame.
- The Caption: “Happy Valentine’s Day to my forever,” punctuated with a red heart and a rainbow emoji.
- The Tag: He tagged an account with the handle @khushi_ahuja.
The Fact Check: “C***** Banaya Tumko”
Devoted “detective” fans who flocked to the tagged profile were met with a surprise. Far from being a romantic partner, the account was a random profile—possibly created just for this stunt—featuring a carousel of images of Varma’s own character, Dadda Tyagi, from the hit series Mirzapur.
One of the posts on the account bluntly stated: “Ch*tiya banaya tumko (Made a fool of you).”
Timeline of Vijay Varma’s Relationship Status (2025–2026)
While the Valentine’s post was a lighthearted jab at media scrutiny, Varma’s real-life dating history has been a major talking point over the last year.
| Date | Event | Details |
| Early 2025 | Split from Tamannaah | Reports emerged that the duo ended their 2-year relationship due to differing views on “settling down” and marriage pressure. |
| June 2025 | Fatima Sana Shaikh Buzz | Rumors linked Varma to his Gustaakh Ishq co-star. Fatima dismissed them, saying, “Good guys exist only in films.” |
| October 2025 | Diwali Selfies | Frequent appearances with Fatima Sana Shaikh at Manish Malhotra’s party reignited dating rumors. |
| Feb 14, 2026 | The Prank | Varma uses the “@khushi_ahuja” tag to mock the constant speculation around his “mystery woman.” |
Why the Prank Matters
Varma has been vocal about his frustration with the “suffocating scrutiny” that followed his relationship with Tamannaah Bhatia. In recent interviews, he noted that the media focus on his personal life often overshadowed his work in projects like IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack and Gustaakh Ishq. By posting a “fake” mystery woman, Varma seems to be reclaiming the narrative through humor.