Jobaaj Stories
Recently, a photo shared by Zanai Bhosle, the granddaughter of legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle, with Indian cricketer Mohammed Siraj sparked rumors on social media, leading many to believe they might be dating. To clear the air and put an end to the speculations, both Zanai and Siraj took to their Instagram stories, offering a clear message that they are not a couple, but are instead close like family.
The rumors started after Zanai, who recently celebrated her 23rd birthday, posted a picture on Instagram with Siraj. The picture, which was clicked during a gathering at a Mumbai restaurant, quickly caught the attention of netizens. Several fans and followers began commenting and questioning whether there was more to the relationship between the two, with one user asking, “Are you going to marry Siraj?” Another asked, “Are Zanai and Siraj dating each other?”
To address the growing curiosity, Zanai posted a story on Instagram where she shared the same photo with Siraj. She added a caption that read, “Mere pyaare bhai (my dear brother),” accompanied by sparkles and flower emojis. She also chose Coldplay's song Sky Full of Stars as the background music, further emphasizing the platonic nature of their relationship.
Not to be outdone, Siraj re-shared the photo on his Instagram story with an equally heartfelt message. He wrote, "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 is no one like my sister. I don't want to stay anywhere without her. My sister is one of a kind, like the moon and stars). Zanai, in turn, reposted his message with a red heart emoji, making it clear that they share a sibling-like bond.
The rumors that emerged around their relationship are understandable considering the close friendship they share. However, both Siraj and Zanai were quick to clarify that they have a deep bond of brotherhood and sisterhood. Their public messages served to reassure their fans that there is nothing romantic between them.
Zanai Bhosle, who is a talented singer like her grandmother Asha Bhosle, has been gaining attention with her performances. Her birthday celebration was attended by several well-known figures, including cricketers like Suyash Prabhudessai, Siddhesh Lad, Shreyas Iyer, as well as Bollywood celebrities like actors Jackie Shroff and Abhay Verma. Despite the rumors, Zanai's clear message on social media shows that her bond with Siraj remains strictly familial.
