Not dating! Raghav Juyal and Niharika NM drop cosy, romantic photos; actor announces Bhai Tera Star Hai [Fact check]

Love is in the air, as social media has dug out one more brewing romance in Bollywood, away from the glaring arc lights from the media. The newest couple in town is Niharika NM, who is allegedly dating actor-dancer Raghav Juyal.

The rumours were fuelled after social media influncer Niharika and actor-dancer Raghav shared cosy pictures of them on social media.
However, many were of the view that this could be a new collab for a music video or series.

In the viral photos, Niharika is seen wearing a cosy red sweatshirt, while Raghav opted for a grey jacket. The duo kept the caption minimal, posting only a red heart and a star emoji. 

Raghav is seen embracing Niharika from behind as the two smile and blush.

Fact Check: Are Raghav Juyal and Niharika NM dating?

Hours after sharing cosy pictures, Raghav and Niharika weren't talking about their relationship but a new project announcement.  Raghav Juyal has announced a new show titled Bhai Tera Star Hai, a day after his cosy photos with influencer-actor Niharika NM sparked dating rumours.

"Bollywood tayyar ho jao, ek naya star aa raha hai," read the text on the new project teased by Raghav. It had him standing on a stage, with the spotlight on him as the crowd cheered. While announcing that the teaser would be unveiled soon, the actor-dancer wrote the name of the project – Bhai Tera Star Hai. In the comment box, Niharika complimented Raghav, saying, "My star boy." 

Ashish Chanchlani, Shehnaaz Gill, among others, reacted to Niharika and Raghav's photos, but now the rumours that were swirling around their dating are fake, as the photos aren't of their new relationship but were very much for a professional collaboration.

What's on Raghav Juyal and Niharika NM's work fronts?

Raghav Juyal began his acting journey with Sonali Cable (2014), playing the role of Sada. He followed it up with ABCD 2 (2015) and later appeared in films like Nawabzaade (2018), Street Dancer 3D (2020) and Bahut Hua Samman (2020). In 2023, he featured in Salman Khan's Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan before earning widespread praise for his performance as the menacing Fani in Kill (2024). The same year, he was also seen in Yudhra. He later made a special appearance as a dancer in Nishaanchi 2 (2025). Up next, Raghav has an interesting lineup that includes King, Hasal and the Telugu film The Paradise, in which he will essay the role of Vikram Maalik. On the digital front, he has been part of shows like Abhay 2, Gyaarah Gyaarah and The Ba**ds of Bollywood.

Niharika NM is a renowned digital content creator before leaping into acting. She made her feature film debut with the Tamil black comedy Perusu (2025) and also entered Telugu cinema with the ensemble comedy Mithra Mandali, where she played the character Swecha.