Nora Fatehi–Bhushan Kumar rumours resurface after old Reddit thread goes viral again

Nora Fatehi

An old online rumour linking actor-dancer Nora Fatehi and music executive Bhushan Kumar has resurfaced after screenshots of a past Reddit discussion were recirculated on short-video platforms, pushing a previously niche gossip thread back into wider public view.

Importantly, the renewed attention does not stem from any fresh allegation or official statement. Instead, it has been driven by the reposting of archived content and viral screenshot-sharing across platforms.

What the old posts claimed

According to reports, the original discussion—dating back to around 2022-era online chatter—contained unverified claims suggesting a personal relationship between Fatehi and Kumar, who is married to filmmaker-actor Divya Khosla Kumar. The claims were never backed by official confirmation or evidence in the public domain and remained largely confined to gossip spaces until they were revived online.

Why the conversation picked up again

The current wave gained momentum after Fatehi appeared to react to a resurfaced post. Reports state that she commented “Wow” along with a laughing emoji on a video referencing the old thread. Screenshots of the brief response then circulated rapidly, shifting the discussion away from the original allegations and toward interpretations of her reaction.

How social media users responded

Online reaction has been divided. Some users read the comment as a dismissive or humorous brush-off, while others argued that responding—even minimally—can amplify recycled rumours and extend their shelf life. The episode has also revived debate about how quickly old, context-free gossip can re-enter mainstream conversation when transferred from small forums to mass-distribution platforms.

No official confirmation

There is no official confirmation of the relationship allegations. Kumar and Divya Khosla Kumar have not issued any statement on the resurfaced posts, and Fatehi has not made any detailed comment beyond the brief reaction reported online.

For background, separate divorce speculation around Bhushan Kumar and Divya Khosla Kumar has appeared in the past, with NDTV reporting that Bhushan Kumar attributed a social-media name change to astrological reasons.

Separate speculation: Achraf Hakimi

At the same time, unrelated online speculation has linked Fatehi with Moroccan footballer Achraf Hakimi, driven by social-media interactions and her public appearance at an AFCON match in Morocco, according to reports. Neither Fatehi nor Hakimi has confirmed the claims.

By – Charu Mandhyan