Shahid Afridi Breaks Silence on Alleged Romance with Bollywood Actress Sonali Bendre
ISLAMABAD (Qudrat Daily) – Former Pakistan cricket team captain Shahid Afridi has finally addressed the long-standing rumors about his alleged romantic relationship with Indian actress Sonali Bendre. Speaking at the “Jashn-e-Karachi” and the 17th Urdu International Conference at the Arts Council in Karachi, Afridi was asked about his connection with Bendre.
Responding with a smile, Afridi humorously stated, “Now, I am a grandfather.” When further pressed on the matter, he joked, “I won’t consider myself a grandfather until my fifth daughter also has children.”
The rumors about Shahid Afridi and Sonali Bendre’s alleged romance have been circulating for years. The actress, a well-known figure in Bollywood, has often been linked to both Afridi and cricketer Shoaib Akhtar in the past. However, both Afridi and Akhtar have consistently denied such reports, stating that there was no truth to the rumors.
Afridi’s light-hearted comments at the event reflect his usual approach to dealing with personal speculations, using humor to dispel the rumors surrounding his personal life.