Who is Saba Azad, rumored girlfriend of Hrithik Roshan?
What's the story
Is Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan dating Saba Azad? It's not yet confirmed, yes, but numerous photos of their outings, dinner dates, and their comments on each other's posts do add fire to the raging rumors. A recent photo of the couple is doing the rounds and it almost seems they are on the verge of making it official. But, who is Azad? Let's explore!
Recent
Duo spotted leaving Mumbai earlier on Tuesday
The recent photograph shows the duo leaving Mumbai airport. It was snapped earlier on Tuesday. Roshan is seen in a white T-shirt, jeans, a cap, dark sunglasses, and his face mask, while Azad opted for a sporty look as she was dressed in a laid-back grey joggers, grey crop top and a pair of white sneakers. They held hands for the paparazzi to see!
Past event
Saba joined Roshan's family for lunch in February
In February, Azad (32) was spotted at the Roshans' Sunday lunch. After the meet, Roshan's uncle, music composer Rajesh Roshan posted a smiling picture featuring Roshan's mother Pinkie, other family members, his two sons — Hrehaan and Hridaan — along with Azad. "Happiness is always around.. especially on a Sunday, specifically at lunch time (sic)," he wrote. Meanwhile, Azad commented, "Bestest Sunday."
Background
Azad is attached to the theater circuit
Azad is the niece of Safdar Hashmi, an influential figure of Indian theater. Apart from being an actor, Azad is also a theater director and musician. Further, she is one-half of the Mumbai-based electro-funk duo Madboy/Mink. She has sung tracks for Dhoom 3, Detective Byomkesh Bakshy!, Shaandaar, Karwaan, and Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota. Most recently, she was seen in SonyLIV series, Rocket Boys.
Career
Know about Azad's past relationship, career
Azad, whose real name is Saba Singh Grewal, was in a live-in relationship with Naseeruddin Shah's son Imaad. They had moved in in 2013 but eventually split in 2020. Her acting career started off with Delhi-based Jana Natya Manch, her late uncle's theater group. In Mumbai, a two-man play, helmed by Makarand Deshpande, was her first outing. Short film Guroor was her screen debut.