At the Karachi-based Urdu Conference on December 8, 2024, cricket icon Shahid Afridi finally spoke on widespread rumors about his relationship with Bollywood actress Sonali Bendre. According to him, their relationship actually is based on a deep friendship and mutual respect rather than any romantic bond.
Shahid Afridi stated that they share a passion for humanitarian work, which has built a strong bond between them over the years, and how media has always distorted the link that exists between them. Afridi said he was grateful to fans for their undying support but valued his private life.
With this honest disclosure, Afridi hopes to finally quash all these persistent rumors and clear things up, thus reaffirming his integrity as a public figure.