Sources say the Archies actress is happier with her low-profile childhood sweetheart after a difficult New Year split from co-star Vedang Raina
Mumbai / New Delhi: Bollywood often keeps a close watch on the personal lives of young star kids. On September 2, 2026, several reports claimed that Khushi Kapoor, the younger daughter of late actress Sridevi and producer Boney Kapoor, has rekindled her romance with her childhood sweetheart and former boyfriend Aakash Mehta. The reports came months after her reported breakup with The Archies co-star Vedang Raina.
The story first appeared in an exclusive report by Bombay Times. Several entertainment portals soon picked it up. Khushi and Aakash have not publicly confirmed or denied the reports. According to the reports, Khushi took time to recover after her difficult breakup and has now found happiness with someone she already knows well.
This article brings together the available information, timeline and background to explain the rumours surrounding Khushi and Aakash.
Fresh Reports: Khushi Kapoor Rekindles Romance With Childhood Sweetheart
Sources quoted by Bombay Times claim that Khushi Kapoor is dating Aakash Mehta again. The reports say the two dated before Khushi entered the film industry. They reportedly had a relationship during Khushi’s pre-debut years.
Khushi later entered a high-profile relationship with Vedang Raina. After that relationship ended earlier in 2026, she reportedly took some time to deal with the breakup. Sources now say she is in a much better place.
One source told the publication, “Khushi was quite affected by the breakup with Vedang. It happened over the New Years and came as a surprise to Khushi. However, she is in a much better space now. She is happy with Aakash. She doesn’t want to date another actor.”
The reports also say that Khushi has deliberately chosen someone outside the film industry. This could help her keep her relationship away from the constant media attention that often follows celebrity couples.
Who Is Aakash Mehta? The Man From Khushi’s Past
Aakash Mehta keeps a much lower profile than Vedang Raina. Media reports describe him as Khushi’s childhood sweetheart and the boyfriend she dated before she made her acting debut in Zoya Akhtar’s The Archies in 2023.
Very little verified information about Aakash’s personal or professional life is publicly available. However, several people close to Khushi reportedly follow him on Instagram.
These include her sister Janhvi Kapoor, Ananya Panday, Orry, Arjun Kapoor, Anshula Kapoor, Shikhar Pahariya, Navya Naveli Nanda and Shanaya Kapoor. Media reports have pointed to these mutual connections as informal evidence of Aakash’s long-standing connection with Khushi’s social circle.
Unlike many Bollywood relationships, where both partners work in the film industry, Aakash comes from a more private part of Khushi’s life.
Khushi Kapoor and Vedang Raina: The Two-Year Romance
Khushi Kapoor and Vedang Raina met while working on The Archies. The Netflix film marked the acting debut of both actors. Their friendship on the sets later reportedly turned into a romantic relationship.
Rumours about their relationship started circulating soon after the film released. The two often appeared together at parties, film screenings, family gatherings and industry events. They also celebrated important occasions together and shared the same social circle, which included friends such as Aaliyah Kashyap and Shane Gregoire.
In April 2025, Khushi added to the speculation when photographers spotted her wearing a pendant with their initials. Many people saw the pendant as a subtle confirmation of their relationship.
However, both actors largely avoided discussing their relationship publicly. Vedang previously described Khushi as a “really close friend” and said that his dating life was not his priority because he wanted to focus on his career.
Khushi also addressed the rumours with humour during her appearance on Koffee With Karan. She referred to the familiar Bollywood phrase of being “just good friends.”
According to most reports, Khushi and Vedang dated for nearly two years before they ended their relationship around the New Year at the beginning of 2026.
How the Breakup Happened and Why It Affected Khushi
Reports about Khushi and Vedang’s breakup started gaining attention in early January 2026. Journalist Vickey Lalwani reported that the two were “no longer a couple.”
A source close to the pair said that they had recently ended their relationship but did not reveal the reason behind the breakup.
Later reports said the split came as a surprise to Khushi and affected her deeply. Sources claimed that she needed time to recover and move forward. The fact that the breakup happened around New Year reportedly made the situation even more emotional.
Neither Khushi nor Vedang officially confirmed or denied the breakup reports. The two continued to keep their personal lives private.
In the months after the breakup, media reports also linked Vedang with other actresses, including Sharvari. However, neither actor publicly confirmed those reports.
Khushi, meanwhile, focused on her career and took time to recover privately.
From Healing to Happiness: Why Aakash Is Reportedly Back
The September 2026 reports describe Khushi’s reunion with Aakash as a natural step after her breakup with Vedang. After experiencing the attention and pressure that came with dating another actor, Khushi reportedly prefers a relationship with someone outside the film industry.
Her previous connection with Aakash also gives the relationship a sense of familiarity. Sources say that Khushi feels happy and comfortable with him.
The statement that she “doesn’t want to date another actor” has appeared repeatedly in reports about the alleged reunion. This suggests that Khushi may now prefer more privacy and emotional stability in her personal life.
However, neither Khushi nor Aakash has confirmed their relationship. The current story comes from sources who spoke to Bombay Times, while other entertainment outlets have repeated the claims.
What Khushi Kapoor Has Said About Modern Dating
Khushi has previously spoken about the difficulties of modern dating. She said that relationships today can become confusing because people use many new terms and leave several things unclear.
She also said that people often fail to set clear boundaries or ask the right questions in relationships.
“I think it’s become a little complicated because there are so many new terms and phrases and grey areas that people have gotten themselves into. I think boundaries are something that people don’t really establish now, as they don’t ask each other the right questions. I’m quite straightforward as a person; I don’t think I would like to beat around the bush. If you find somebody attractive, I’m very all in, but I’m very shy also. I don’t know how forward I would be able to be, but maybe in my own way, I’d drop enough hints for them to notice and approach me,” she said.
Her comments offer some context to the current reports. They show that Khushi values clarity and directness in relationships instead of getting caught in confusing dating situations.
Khushi Kapoor’s Career and What Comes Next
Khushi Kapoor made her acting debut with The Archies in 2023. She later appeared in two films in 2024: Nadaaniyan and Loveyapa.
She is now preparing for a project described as a spiritual sequel to her mother Sridevi’s film Mom. The project remains in development or in its early stages, and the makers have not yet made an official announcement.
Khushi has followed a gradual career path like many star kids. She started with a major ensemble project and has since worked on projects that allow her to build her own identity as an actress.
At the same time, the media continues to closely follow both her professional career and personal life.
Privacy, Speculation and Bollywood’s Focus on Celebrity Relationships
The latest reports once again show how closely the media follows the personal lives of young actors from film families.
Khushi Kapoor grew up in the public eye as the daughter of one of Indian cinema’s most celebrated actresses, Sridevi. As a result, the media has closely followed her relationships, including her reported relationship with Vedang and the current reports about Aakash.
However, readers should remember that the current Aakash-Khushi story remains unconfirmed. Khushi Kapoor, Aakash Mehta and Vedang Raina have not released any official statement about the reports.
Celebrity relationships often attract intense public attention, but people involved may choose to keep their personal matters private. Therefore, media reports and claims from sources cannot replace an official statement from the people involved.
As of early September 2026, several entertainment outlets, led by a Bombay Times exclusive, have reported that Khushi Kapoor has rekindled her relationship with her childhood sweetheart and former boyfriend Aakash Mehta. The reports come after her alleged breakup with Vedang Raina.
Sources describe Khushi’s reported reunion with Aakash as a result of her emotional recovery and her preference for a quieter and more private relationship. They also claim that she does not want to date another actor.
However, Khushi and Aakash have not publicly confirmed their relationship. Therefore, the claims remain unconfirmed for now.
Whether Khushi and Aakash take their reported relationship forward or continue to keep it private remains to be seen. For now, the available reports provide a timeline of Khushi’s alleged relationships, her breakup with Vedang and the latest claims about her reunion with Aakash.
