31 October,2023 09:58 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Imran Khan with Lekha Washington. Pic/Yogen Shah
Lately, Imran Khan has become the talk of the town. Ever since he sprung a surprise on fans by announcing his intention to make a comeback to the movies, the actor has been revisiting his past work. Apart from his work, the actor has also been in news for his personal life. After he parted ways with wife Avantika Malik in 2019 , there were rumours of him allegedly dating actress Lekha Washington.
It was in 2021 that rumours of their closeness got strong with them being spotted together at a birthday part. A video capturing their cozy moments went viral, leaving fans and paparazzi in a frenzy.
Meanwhile, on Monday night, the duo was once again spotted together in the city after a long time However, this time the rumoured couple posed together for the paparazzi. Imran was seen in a casual T-shirt and white pants while Lekha looked gorgeous in a floral printed dress. They were also accompanied by director Punit Malhotra. Imran and Punit have worked together in films like 'I Hate Luv Storys' and Gori Tere Pyaar Main'.
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Lekha Washington is known for her movies in Tamil and Telugu language. She had also made a special appearance in the Hindi film 'Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola' featuring Imran Khan, Anushka Sharma, and Pankaj Kapur in the lead.
Imran Khan made his acting debut with the romantic-comedy coming of age film 'Jaane Tu...Ya Jaane Na' opposite Genelia D'Souza. He shot to fame with his portrayal of Jai Singh Rathore, also called Ratz by his friends. Jai belongs to a royal family. His father is dead and he lives with his mother, who has taught Jai to be a softer and polite person. Through the course of the film, his friendship with Aditi (Genelia) escalates to love.
'Jaane Tu...Ya Jaane Na' was one of the most successful and critically acclaimed films of that year. Directed by Abbas Tyrewala and produced by Mansoor Khan and Aamir Khan under Aamir Khan Productions, with Ajay K. Bijli and Sanjeev K. Bijli of PVR Pictures acting as co-producers. For the unversed, Imran is Aamir's nephew.
At a recent film festival, Khan opened up on the possibility of his comeback. "I don't have a clear answer, but I am reading scripts and having creative conversations with filmmakers. So hopefully, next year."
According to Pinkvilla's report, Imran is reportedly in talks with his Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na director Abbas Tyrewalla for a film. The concerned authorities are yet to give any confirmation