Imran Khan dating Lekha Washington? Viral video with Matru Ki Bijli Ka Mandola co-star sparks relationship rumours

Former Bollywood actor Imran Khan was spotted at an event in Mumbai on Sunday. However, his recent outing has sparked dating rumours as he was spotted walking hand-in-hand along with actress Lekha Washington.

In a now-viral video, shared by a paparazzo on Instagram, the Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na actor is seen wearing a black t-shirt. He was seen carrying brown bag. On the other hand, Lekha can be seen wearing a floral dress.

Take a look at the video here:

Who is Lekha Washington?

Lekha is an actress, artist, and product designer who has predominantly appeared in Tamil and Telugu films. She was first recognised for her work as a sculptor in 2002 and then as a theatre actress in Chennai based stage plays.

She had a cameo in 2004 Bollywood film Yuva. Lekha also had a small role in Imran's 2013 film Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola. She played the role of Kamini.

Imran's eight-year-long marriage

Imran began dating Avantika Malik at the age of 19. The couple was engaged on January 16, 2010, in a farmhouse owned by Avantika's family in Karjat. They married a year later (on January 10, 2011) in a private civil ceremony at Aamir Khan's home in Pali Hill.

In 2014, Malik gave birth to a baby girl, however, in May 2019, the couple decided to separate due to irreconcilable differences after an eight-year-long marriage.

Why did Imran quit showbiz?

The actor was at the peak of his career around 2010 and has worked in superhit films like Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na, Delhi Belly, Mere Brother Ki Dulhan, Once Upon a Time in Mumbai Dobaara and others.

However, Imran disappeared from public eye after featuring in the 2015 film Katti Batti with Kangana Ranaut. Over the years, he had reportedly given multiple hints about how he was not quite happy with his showbiz life.

According to several media reports, Imran had often expressed displeasure about not getting his 'personal space' after becoming a popular name with his Bollywood debut in 2008.

Imran to return as a director?

A few years after Imran quit acting, he directed a short film titled Mission Mars: Keep Walking India in 2018.

According to a report in Bollywood Hungama, Imran would be back to directing in 2023, as direction was what Imran always wanted to do. Reportedly, he is also working on the script of his film.