# Arjun Bijlani defends Mouni Roy, says someone is trying to defame her 2026-08-12T16:05:27+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 2 independent outlets Television actor Arjun Bijlani has publicly defended his friend and former co-star Mouni Roy after false dating rumours surfaced on social media. The speculation began when the two were photographed leaving a dinner party together. In an interview with Telly Talk India, Arjun said someone has been trying to defame Mouni for some time, and called the rumours baseless. Arjun noted that he and Mouni have dined together many times, alone and in groups, and that giving their friendship a romantic angle is unfair. He added that Mouni is going through a tough phase, having faced earlier comments about her sexuality and drinking. Mouni and Suraj Nambiar announced their separation in May last year. Arjun is married to Neha Swami. ## Coverage - ndtv.com - hindustantimes.com Tags: Arjun Bijlani, Bollywood, celebrity gossip, dating rumours, Mouni Roy Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/arjun-bijlani-defends-mouni-roy-against-dating-rumours/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/arjun-bijlani-defends-mouni-roy-against-dating-rumours/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.