Patel, known for her debut role in Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai, posted an image on Instagram featuring her and Birla in Dubai, captioned, “A beautiful evening with my darling Nirvaan.”
The photo shows Patel and Birla both dressed in black, with Birla holding Patel in a close embrace as they smile for the camera.
The post’s affectionate tone led fans to speculate on the nature of their relationship, with some offering congratulatory messages.
“Happy you found your soulmate,” one fan commented, while another called them a “lovely couple.”
Some followers noted the age difference between Patel, 49, and Birla, 30, sparking additional online discussion.
Birla, an entrepreneur and singer, is the son of prominent business figures Yashodhan and Avanti Birla and is known for ventures like Birla Brainiacs and Birla Open Minds.
Patel, meanwhile, remains one of Bollywood’s celebrated stars, having recently reprised her role as Sakina in Gadar 2, a box office hit alongside actor Sunny Deol.
Despite the fan speculation, Patel has yet to confirm or deny the relationship.