Television actor Arjun Bijlani has come out in support of his friend Mouni Roy after recent speculation about their relationship. The rumours began after the two were spotted leaving a dinner party together, with some reports suggesting a romantic angle between them. In a recent interview with Telly Talk India, Arjun dismissed the speculation and claimed that someone has been trying to defame Mouni for some time.
Arjun Bijlani defends Mouni Roy
Arjun revealed that he initially chose to ignore the rumours but decided to respond after some of his friends called out the narrative. He said, “If seven or eight people are going for dinner, it’s not like we are going for the first time. We have gone out for dinner together 50 times. Mouni and I have also gone out for dinner alone and chilled together. So, I honestly don’t know why someone wrote that. And honestly, I feel that for quite some time now, someone or the other has been trying to defame Mouni. I don’t know who.”
He added, “She is going through a tough phase in her life. First, there were some comments about her sexuality, then someone said something about her drinking. I mean, everyone goes to parties. Everyone enjoys themselves. That’s normal. And coming after us, Mouni and I have done a show together, we have made videos together!”
Mouni and Arjun have been close friends for years. The two first worked together on Ektaa Kapoor’s popular show Naagin, where their chemistry won over viewers. Since then, their friendship has only grown stronger, with the two often celebrating each other’s achievements and being spotted partying and spending time together.
Arjun is married to Neha Swami and they have a son, Ayaan Bijlani. Mouni, meanwhile, was married to businessman Suraj Nambiar. In May 2026, Mouni and Suraj announced that they had decided to part ways after four years of marriage. In a joint statement, they said, “We note with dismay the unnecessary and intrusive attention into our personal lives by certain quarters of the media. We would like to state that we have decided to part ways and are taking the necessary time to address matters privately and amicably.”
They also criticised attempts to sensationalise their marriage, writing, “Attempts have been made to sensationalize our private lives by circulation of fictitious narratives and blatant falsehoods, which do not reflect the reality of our relationship. After thoughtful reflection on evolving personal priorities, we have mutually chosen to move forward on separate paths with respect and understanding.”
Arjun Bijlani and Mouni Roy’s recent work
Arjun was last seen in Laughter Chefs Season 3, where he and Tejasswi Prakash finished as runners-up, while Aly Goni and Jannat Zubair lifted the trophy. He will next be seen in the show Chumbak Society, which also stars Helly Shah, Deven Bhojani, Sumeet Vyas, Neena Gupta and others in key roles. The show is set to premiere on Netflix on August 28.
Mouni was last seen in the show Ab Hoga Hisaab season 2. The show which also stars Sanjay Kapoor, Shaheer Sheikh, Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia and Avinash Mishra in lead roles, is available to watch on Amazon MX Player.
