From push to thumbs-up: A change in vibe
Ibrahim Ali Khan and Palak Tiwari were spotted together again on Sunday night, and this time, there was no dodging the cameras. The rumored couple pulled up in a car together, and Ibrahim even gave the photographers a thumbs-up, though sources say he looked visibly annoyed by the chaos outside. Just last week, a video of Ibrahim hustling Palak back inside a building to avoid the paparazzi had set social media on fire. Some called out the photographers for crossing the line, while others side-eyed Ibrahim for the awkward push.
Fast-forward to Sunday, and the mood seemed different. Ibrahim noticed the cameras, flashed a quick thumbs-up, but clearly wasn’t over the moon. He even asked the paps to make way so he could pull out, looking pretty fed up with the whole scene. Fans couldn’t help but notice the shift. “Seems like Palak gave Ibrahim a proper lecture after the last video,” read one popular comment. “Earlier he was hiding her, now he’s all thumbs-up.”
Shipping season: How the rumors started
People have been shipping Ibrahim—Saif Ali Khan and Amrita Singh’s son—and Palak, Shweta Tiwari’s daughter, for over a year now. It all began with a few low-key dinner runs and random airport spottings earlier in 2024. Neither of them has said anything about dating, but they keep getting caught together. The rumors really picked up when they started leaving parties in the same car and popping up at the same spots. Friends say it’s nothing but friendship, but fans can’t help connecting the dots.
Lately, every sighting just stirs the pot, even though neither of them is ready to post couple photos. The latest video sparked another debate online, but this time, a lot more people seem to want to give them space. One person wrote, “Why does everyone want to make it official? Let them date in peace. If it’s serious, we’ll know eventually.”
Star kids under the microscope
Both Ibrahim and Palak are just starting out in Bollywood, and suddenly, they’re under the microscope 24/7. Ibrahim is set to star in Diler opposite Sreeleela, though there’s no release date yet. Palak made her debut in Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan and is reportedly up for Ragini 3, but nothing’s confirmed there either. If people noticed anything, it’s how much their approach changed. Last week felt defensive, almost panicked. Now, with the thumbs-up, it seems like they’re slowly getting used to all the attention—or maybe just tired of running from it.
One thing’s for sure: these two aren’t leaving the rumor mill anytime soon. Whether they’re just friends or on their way to becoming Bollywood’s next big couple, Ibrahim and Palak have landed themselves right in the spotlight.