17 October,2026 05:58 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Sorab Bedi, Delnaz (Pics/Instagram)
Splitsvilla X6 fame Sorab Bedi has hit back at trolls criticising his relationship with Delnaz Daruwala over their 24-year age gap. The actor has openly expressed his attraction towards her and said he would even marry her. Sorab also addressed questions about their future together and clarified his equation with Niharika Tiwari.
Addressing the age-gap trolling, Sorab said, "If you are talking about the age gap, brother, I find her very beautiful. I find her extremely hot." Taking a further dig at the trolls, Sorab added, "I have never seen a woman more beautiful than her." He also pointed out, "I won't be the only guy who likes women older than him," addressing their 24-year age gap.
Speaking about their future together, Sorab said, "I would even marry her and bring her home as my wife. What problem do you have with that?" He added that neither his parents nor his friends had any problem with him marrying an older woman. Sorab noted that several celebrities are married to women older than them. Sorab also clarified that he and Niharika Tiwari were never romantically involved, dismissing allegations of cheating. He stated they were together as they got paid to post.
Sorab hard-launched his relationship with Delnaz on Instagram in October 2026, which quickly drew heavy trolling and comments online regarding their age difference. He later deleted the post. He was once rumoured to be dating Malaika Arora.
Delnaz Daruwala is a fashion industry professional with experience in backstage direction and model coordination. According to reports, she has worked on prominent fashion events, including Lakme Fashion Week, Sabyasachi presentations and FDCI shows.
Before his pictures with Delnaz made headlines, Sorab was associated with Niharika Tiwari, whom he met on Splitsvilla X6. The duo, popularly known among fans as âSorika', also appeared together in the music video for Sheesha, sung by Mitta Ror and Swara Verma.
However, in September, Niharika confirmed their separation through a social media post. "A little personal note to everyone who has supported us. Sorab and I are no longer together. I don't want to hurt anyone, and I want to make it very clear that there was nothing fake about our relationship," she wrote.
To note, Niharika is currently a part of Virender Sehwag-hosted Rise and Fall season 2.
