All about Elli AvRam's rumoured romance with Hardik Pandya: From her cryptic post after engagement with Natasa Stankovic to reacting to his Koffee With Karan controversy

While the actress is currently rumoured to be dating influencer Ashish Chanchlani, her past link-up with cricketer Hardik Pandya continues to intrigue fans. From attending family functions to reacting to his Koffee With Karan controversy and sharing a cryptic post after his engagement to Natasa Stankovic — Elli and Hardik's rumored romance had all the makings of a classic celeb love story. Here's a look back at their whirlwind equation and where things stand today.

Spotted Together, Sparking Dating Buzz
Elli and Hardik were frequently spotted together a few years ago, sparking strong dating rumours. From cozy public appearances to Elli reportedly joining him on cricket tours, their bond grabbed attention. However, despite the buzz, neither of them ever confirmed being in a relationship.


Family Functions and Fuelled Speculation
The rumored couple further fueled speculation by attending family events together. Elli was notably seen at Hardik’s brother Krunal Pandya’s wedding, and was also photographed at Krunal and Pankhuri Sharma’s grand reception at JW Marriott, Mumbai, in 2017—adding more fire to the dating buzz. Years later, Elli AvrRam and Hardik Pandya's brief romance came to an end.



Elli’s Reaction to Hardik’s KWK Controversy
In 2019, Hardik found himself at the center of a major controversy after making sexist and racist remarks on Karan Johar’s chat show Koffee With Karan. At the time, Elli AvrRam reportedly reacted to the incident at an award function, expressing shock and disapproval. She stated that the cricketer’s behavior didn’t reflect the Hardik she “personally once used to know.”

The Cryptic Post After Hardik’s Engagement
Pandya moved on and got engaged to Natasa Stankovic (now his ex-wife) in 2020. Around the same time, in January, Elli AvrRam shared a cryptic post on Instagram that caught attention. Her note read, "Be your own Angel this time xx," sparking speculation about its hidden meaning.



The Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon actress later addressed the buzz around her cryptic post, which many believed was aimed at ex-flame Hardik Pandya. However, Elli clarified that the message had “nothing to do with him” and added that she was genuinely happy for Hardik and Natasa at the time.

Cut to 2025, Elli is now rumoured to be dating popular influencer Ashish Chanchlani. The duo was first spotted together at the Elle List 2025 event in February, sparking speculation. Their latest picture on Instagram has only added fuel to the fire, with fans convinced they've made their relationship official.