Will this Bollywood actress marry an Afghan cricketer? She gave her own answer.
- bySherya
- 13 Aug, 2026
Bigg Boss fame Arshi Khan was linked to Afghanistan cricket player Aftab Alam. Rumors circulated that the two were in a relationship. Now, Arshi herself has addressed whether this is true or not.

Aftab Alam, Arshi Khan
There were rumors that Afghanistan cricket player Aftab Alam was in a relationship with Arshi Khan. Arshi, who appeared on Bigg Boss season 11, made her Bollywood debut with the film "Trahiman." Arshi herself revealed how true the dating rumors were. In an interview with Bollywood Bubble, she stated that she knew Aftab and that the two were good friends.
Arshi explained that they are friends, but Aftab is married and they have no future together. She explained that she has known Aftab since 2020 and they have been friends ever since. Arshi said, "Our relationship is very good, our friendship is amazing. Our friendship is similar to that of cousins."
Arshi clearly stated that they cannot get married because the Afghan cricketer is already married and has five children. She said, "He is married and has five children. However, when I date someone, I get jealous.
In the interview, Arshi Khan was asked when she would get married. She replied that she would do it suddenly, quietly, and without any show.
Arshi Khan is three years older than Afghan cricketer Aftab Alam. Aftab is 33, and Arshi is 36. Speaking of his cricketing career, Aftab has played 27 ODIs and 12 T20 Internationals, taking 41 and 11 wickets respectively. Afghan fast bowler Alam has been out of the national team for quite some time. He made his T20 debut in 2012, played his last T20 in 2018, and played his last ODI in 2019.





