The Bhatt household has another reason to celebrate! Shaheen Bhatt, author and sister of Bollywood superstar Alia Bhatt, officially announced her engagement to her boyfriend, Ishaan Mehra, on Friday, April 17, 2026.
The couple, who made their relationship “Instagram official” in 2025, shared the joyous news with a series of romantic photos capturing the proposal and Shaheen’s stunning diamond ring.
Shaheen kept the announcement lighthearted and sweet, captioning her post:
“We may have overdone this whole liking each other thing.”
The photos offered a glimpse into their private celebration, showing the couple sharing intimate moments following Ishaan’s romantic proposal. Mehra, a fitness coach and former international swimmer who represented India at the Youth Asian Games, has been a steady presence in Shaheen’s life over the past year.
A Heartwarming Reaction from Rohan Joshi
One of the most talked-about reactions to the news came from Shaheen’s ex-boyfriend, comedian Rohan Joshi. Showing there are no hard feelings, Joshi was among the first to comment, enthusiastically writing, “Omg Omg, Congratulations,” a gesture that fans have lauded as a class act in maturity.
Industry Friends and Family Join the Celebration
The comments section of Shaheen’s post quickly turned into a star-studded celebration:
- Soni Razdan: The proud mother commented, “Congratulations my darlings pieces of my heart.”
- Alia Bhatt: The actress showed her support by immediately reposting the announcement on her own handle.
- Ananya Panday: Expressed her joy, writing, “Shaheeeeen! Soooo happy for you, all the love and joy in the world, best.”
- Parineeti Chopra: Shared a poetic note, calling it “The Unbreakable Vow.”
- Neetu Kapoor: Added her blessings, saying, “Congratulationsssss love and blessings.”
Other celebrities including Arjun Kapoor, Neena Gupta, Navya Nanda, Zoya Akhtar, and Masaba Gupta also flooded the post with well-wishes.
Beyond the Spotlight
While she is often seen supporting her sister’s career, Shaheen is an accomplished individual in her own right. She is a celebrated author known for her memoir I’ve Never Been (Un)Happier, where she candidly discussed her journey with depression. Additionally, she plays a pivotal role behind the scenes as a co-leader of Alia’s production banner, Eternal Sunshine Productions, which has been consistently delivering hit content.