Speculations about cricketer Mohammed Siraj and legendary singer Asha Bhosle’s granddaughter, Zanai Bhosle, surfaced recently after a photo of them at Zanai’s private birthday party went viral. Zanai celebrated her 23rd birthday in January 2025, and one particular image of her with Siraj sparked dating rumors among fans. Both Siraj and Zanai soon addressed these rumors and clarified their relationship.
Clearing the Air
In the now-viral photograph, Zanai is seen sharing a candid moment with Mohammed Siraj. Zanai, dressed in a blue sequined outfit, and Siraj, sporting a black tee and jacket, appeared to be having a heartfelt conversation. Fans were quick to assume a romantic link between the two, but Zanai and Siraj took to Instagram to dispel these speculations.
Zanai shared a story on Instagram featuring the picture, set to Coldplay’s Sky Full of Stars, with the caption:
“Mere pyaare bhai” (My lovely brother), followed by sparkles and flower emojis. She tagged Siraj, who reshared the story with an affectionate message:
“Meri behen ke jaisi koi behna nahin. Bina iske kahin bhi mujhe rehna nahin. Jaise hai chaand sitaaron mein, meri behna hai ek hazaaro mein.”
(There’s no sister like mine. I can’t imagine being without her. Just like stars and the moon, my sister is one in a million.)
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Zanai then reshared his story with a red heart emoji, further confirming their strong bond.
Fans React
Despite the clarifications, some fans humorously referred to Zanai as “bhabhi” (sister-in-law), showing the extent of their assumptions. However, Siraj’s heartfelt message and Zanai’s affectionate captions made it clear that their bond is purely platonic.
Zanai’s Star-Studded Birthday Celebration
Zanai’s 23rd birthday was a private yet glamorous affair. The first picture she shared featured her grandmother, Asha Bhosle, alongside actor Jackie Shroff. Other guests included cricketers Siddhesh Lad, Shreyas Iyer, and Suyash Prabhudessai, as well as Bigg Boss contestant Ayesha Khan and Munjya actor Abhay Verma.
Zanai’s Career Update
On the professional front, Zanai Bhosle is set to make her Bollywood debut with The Pride of Bharat: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, directed by Sandeep Singh. She will portray Rani Sai Bhonsale, the wife of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The film is slated for release on January 21, 2027.
Asha Bhosle expressed her pride in her granddaughter’s achievements in a tweet from March 2024, saying,
“I sincerely hope that she claims her destined position in cinematic history.”
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