A photograph, a social media interaction or a passing comment can quickly fuel celebrity dating rumours.
Comedian Samay Raina and 12th Fail actor Medha Shankr are now at the centre of one such conversation.
A recent Diwali picture of the two has reignited speculation, coming days after Samay made an interesting remark about his relationship status during a conversation with Varun Dhawan on Koffee With Karan 9.
But how did the two get linked, and what is behind the wedding rumours?
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A Diwali Picture That Got Everyone Talking
On 9 November Samay shared a picture with Medha from his Diwali celebrations. The comedian had hosted a gathering at his new Mumbai residence, inviting friends and their parents.
The two were dressed in traditional outfits for the occasion. Medha wore a red Anarkali suit, while Samay opted for an off-white kurta-pyjama.
The picture quickly attracted attention because the two had already been linked through dating rumours. Another photograph from the celebrations also showed Medha posing with Samay's mother, Sweety Raina.
However, neither the picture nor their appearance together amounts to an official relationship announcement.
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The photograph came days after Samay's conversation with Varun Dhawan on Koffee With Karan 9 became a talking point.
During a game on the show, Varun and Janhvi Kapoor were asked to call people and get them to say, "Hi Karan." Varun chose to call Samay.
Instead of getting straight to the task, Varun teased the comedian about the recent news surrounding his personal life.
When Samay asked what had happened, Varun referred to the reports circulating about him. Samay brushed off the conversation, saying, "Kuch na kuch aata rehta hai, bhai."
He then casually added, "At present, I am chilling with my girlfriend."
Host Karan Johar, who was listening to the call, reminded him that he was speaking on Koffee With Karan. He also encouraged Samay to reveal more about his girlfriend.
However, the comedian did not disclose her identity.
The remark confirmed that he was referring to having a girlfriend, but it did not establish whether he was talking about Medha.
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From “Best Friend” To December Wedding Rumours
Speculation grew after Medha appeared on Samay's India's Got Latent, where he called her his "sabse achhi dost" (best friend). Their public appearances and social media activity fuelled further curiosity.
In September 2026, an anonymous Reddit post claimed they would marry in December, alleging that Samay's mother had confirmed it. The author claimed to be close to his family. Neither Samay nor Medha confirmed the claim.
Samay Raina is set to marry Medha Shankr this December.👀❤️ As per a Reddit post, someone close to Samay Raina’s family says Samay wants to marry Medha Shankr this December, confirmed by his mother after speaking to him last night. For anyone who doesn’t know, Samay and Medha have been dating for 6 months. Samay is already 28 and Medha is 29, so they don’t want to wait anymore and are going to get married soon. And in my opinion, it’s a good decision because they look good together. Both are at the peak of their careers. I hope they have a great life together.💯🤞
— Abhishek Kumar (@Abhishek060722) September 17, 2026
Samay joked on Instagram, "December mein toh mera India tour hai. Sorry, Medha will have to postpone," adding Lata Mangeshkar's Jhooth Bole Kauva Kaate as the background song. Medha responded with laughing emojis and called the rumours baseless in a post.
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So, Are Samay Raina And Medha Shankr Dating?
There is no public confirmation that Samay and Medha are dating. His girlfriend remark on Koffee With Karan 9 and their Diwali photograph fuelled speculation, but he did not name his girlfriend and neither has made an official announcement.
The December wedding claim also remains unsubstantiated. Until either addresses the rumours, their relationship status remains unconfirmed, despite social media clues and fan theories.
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TL;DR | News At A Glance
Why are Samay Raina and Medha Shankr trending?
Samay shared a photograph with Medha from his Diwali celebrations in Mumbai on 9 November 2026, reigniting dating speculation.
What did Samay say on Koffee With Karan 9?
During a phone call with Varun Dhawan, Samay casually said, "At present, I am chilling with my girlfriend." He did not reveal her identity.
How did the dating rumours begin?
Speculation grew after Medha appeared on India's Got Latent 2, where Samay called her his best friend. Their public appearances and social media activity also fuelled curiosity.
Did Samay and Medha announce their wedding?
No. An anonymous Reddit post claimed they would marry in December 2026. Samay joked that his India tour would require postponing the wedding, while Medha called the rumours baseless.
Have they confirmed their relationship?
No. Neither has publicly confirmed that they are dating.
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