The Bollywood buzz is often as much about the personal lives of its stars as it is about the spectacular cinema they create. A prime example of this was on exhibit during the trailer launch event for ‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan’, where leading actor Tiger Shroff was prodded about his relationship status amidst circulating romance rumours involving actress Disha Patani.
In a candid revelation that put an end to much speculation, Bollywood’s action hero Tiger Shroff addressed the question of his relationship status. At the launch event, he faced playful teasing from co-star Akshay Kumar, who offered him industry advice wrapped in personal innuendo. “Main ye kahunga ki Tiger, hamesha ek hi Disha mein raha karo (I would say that Tiger, always stay in one direction),” Akshay quipped, drawing a connection to Tiger’s rumoured former flame Disha Patani.
Tiger’s coy response later during a Times Now interview has only fueled further speculation. When pressed with the inquiry, “Are you single? Aapki zindagi kis Disha mein jaa rahi hai?”, the actor cleverly responded, “Meri ek hi Disha hai life mein… aur wo hai mera kaam” (I have only one direction in my life… and that is my work).
For the uninitiated, Tiger and Disha were much talked about for their recurrent Sunday lunch outings and seemingly inseparable appearances. However, neither party has ever confirmed the whispers of a romantic liaison. Rumours gathered momentum after the couple was seen celebrating Holi together, a moment immortalized by Disha’s Instagram post. Their mutual social media exchanges, including birthday tributes and laudatory posts, have done little to quash the curiosity of their fans.
Following the promising reactions to ‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan’s’ trailer, Tiger Shroff’s professional journey seems to be as buzzing as his personal one. The film, slated for an Eid 2024 release, is set against the backdrop of a gripping plot where a lethal weapon falls into the wrong hands, and Tiger, along with Akshay Kumar, is tasked with its recovery.
‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan’ is an ambitious pan-India project, helmed by director Ali Abbas Zafar, who is known for his knack for grand-scale narratives. He has whisked the action-packed narrative across globetrotting locations which include Mumbai, London, Abu Dhabi, Scotland, and Jordan—giving the film an international flavour.
The film boasts an ensemble cast, featuring Prithviraj Sukumaran in a thrilling antagonist role, alongside prominent actresses Sonakshi Sinha, Manushi Chhillar, and Alaya F. The combined clout of producers Vashu Bhagnani, Deepshikha Deshmukh, Jackky Bhagnani, Himanshu Kishan Mehra, and Zafar himself promises to ensure ‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan’ is a cinematic spectacle.
Yet, Tiger’s film is on course for a showdown at the box office against Ajay Devgn’s ‘Maidaan’, a period sports drama set to release in the same season. With both films ready to stake their claim at the box office, an exciting duel awaits the audience.
Back to Tiger Shroff, his masterful deflection regarding his intimate life leaves fans and followers with a touch of intrigue. While his professional endeavours march ahead at full throttle, it appears that only ‘ek hi Disha’ truly knows the path to Tiger’s heart. Whether or not there will be a revelation remains to be seen, but for the moment, Tiger is resolute: his work is his sole focus, his one and only direction. (Inputs from ANI)
