Arshi Khan to marry Afghan cricketer? Wedding report inside

Rumours about Bollywood actress Arshi Khan and former Afghanistan cricketer Aftab Alam have surfaced several times. However, Arshi has now addressed the speculation and clarified that their relationship is only based on friendship.

Arshi, who rose to fame after appearing on Bigg Boss 11, said she has known Aftab since 2020. In an interview with Bollywood Bubble, she described him as a good friend and dismissed reports of a romantic relationship between them.

Arshi also made it clear that there is no possibility of marriage between them because Aftab is already married and has five children. She described their bond as very close, saying, “Our bond is very good. Our friendship is wonderful.”

Arshi Khan and Aftab Alam wedding rumours: What's being reported

Arshi Khan said that she and former Afghanistan cricketer Aftab Alam have known each other since 2020. According to the actress, they have remained close friends over the years and share a strong bond.

Arshi described their relationship as being more like a family connection than a romantic one. She said, “Our relationship is very good, our friendship is amazing. Our friendship is similar to that of cousins.”

Arshi also clarified that marriage between them is not possible because Aftab Alam is already married and has five children. Alam represented Afghanistan in both ODI and T20I cricket during his international career.

Who is Aftab Alam? Inside the Afghanistan pacer's career and relationship with Arshi Khan

Aftab Alam is a former Afghanistan pacer who progressed through the country’s age-group cricket system before making his international debut. He represented Afghanistan at the 2010 Under-19 World Cup, where he was his team’s leading wicket-taker with 12 wickets. He later made his ODI debut against Canada and also featured in the 2012 Under-19 World Cup.

Alam went on to represent Afghanistan in both ODIs and T20Is. He played 27 ODIs and took 41 wickets at an average of 25.19. In 12 T20Is, he picked up 11 wickets, with his best figures being 2/23. He also produced an impressive spell of 8/12 against Oman in the 2011 ACC U19 Elite Cup.

Meanwhile, Arshi Khan has remained active in the entertainment industry since gaining wider recognition through Bigg Boss 11. She later made her Bollywood debut with Trahimam. Despite the rumours surrounding her relationship with Alam, Arshi has clarified that they share a close friendship and there is no romantic relationship between them.

Neither party has confirmed the news — What fans and sources are saying

The wedding rumours involving Arshi Khan and Aftab Alam have attracted attention among fans on social media. However, neither Arshi nor Aftab has officially confirmed any news about their marriage.

Arshi has previously addressed the rumours and made it clear that she shares a close friendship with Aftab. She has also stated that Aftab is already married and has five children, which rules out any possibility of marriage between them. Here is how the fans reacted on social media to that:

For now, the reports about their alleged wedding remain unconfirmed. Arshi’s comments suggest that the two share a strong friendship, while fans continue to discuss the rumours and their relationship on social media.