Who Is Nidhi Tapadia? Meet Prithvi Shaw’s Girlfriend Who Turned Heads at IIFA 2023

Nidhi Tapadia is an Indian model, actress, and social media personality who gained attention as the rumored girlfriend of Indian cricketer Prithvi Shaw

Though their relationship has been the subject of constant speculation, it drew considerable media buzz when they reportedly made a first significant public appearance together at IIFA 2023.

In this article we explore Nidhi’s background, career, relationship timeline with Shaw, the IIFA buzz, public reactions, plus a FAQs section, statistics table, and sources.

Also Read: Prithvi Shaw (Cricketer) Bio, Age, Career, Family, Net Worth And More

Who Is Nidhi Tapadia?

Prithvi Shaw Girlfriend and Their First ‘IIFA 2023’ Appearance

• Full name: Nidhi Tapadia.

• Born: 13 September 1997, in Maharashtra, India.¹

• Education: Attended Kilbil St. Joseph’s High School in Nashik. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce.

• Early passions: Showed talent in performing arts. She won dance competitions during school and nurtured her interest in acting.

“सावन आ रहा है, जिसका प्रेम पत्र से काम नहीं बन रहा, कृपया वो बेल पत्र पर ध्यान दे..!!” 🤓#nidhhitapadiaa

— Nidhhi Tapadiaa (@tapadiaa) July 21, 2025

Acting & Modeling Career

Nidhi began her entertainment journey with television and music videos.

• TV debut: She appeared in episodes of CID, a long‑running Indian crime drama, gaining early visibility as a TV actor.

• Music videos:

  • Appeared in “Jatta Koka” (Punjabi) in 2019.

  • Featured in “Yaad Karke” (Hindi) in 2019.

  • Starred in “Sone Di Dabbi” alongside Gurlez Akhtar in 2020.

• Her acting credits include the Hindi film Dilsitaa as well.

Thanks to her varied roles, she gained building fan‑following online.

Social Media Presence

• Nidhi’s Instagram boasts an estimated 170k+ followers.²

• She frequently posts photos and stories from family, modeling assignments, and events.

• She often shares moments that fans interpret as references to her relationship with Shaw, though few are direct confirmations.

Relationship with Prithvi Shaw

Meeting & Early Speculation

Reports suggest the two met and began dating around early 2023.

• As early as Valentine’s Day 2023, Shaw’s Instagram story seemed to confirm their bond, featuring photos widely circulated on social media. Though he later denied them as morphed, speculation only grew.³

• Media began calling her “mystery girl” before her identity became known.

Public Appearance & Dating Signals

Nidhi was seen often supporting Shaw during IPL 2024, accompanying Delhi Capitals to matches and cheering from stands.

In September 2024, she accompanied him in London during his stint with Northamptonshire. She posted Instagram stories with captions like “W bae and bestie”, which many saw as an intimate gesture.⁴

That same month Shaw shared a birthday story wishing her “Happy birthday JUI … blessed to have you”, sparking further interest in their bond.

IIFA 2023: Their First Reported Public Appearance Together

While multiple sources refer to them traveling together or being seen in public events, explicit confirmation of their first public appearance at IIFA 2023 is not clearly documented in major media.

Most coverage highlights their public outings later, particularly IPL matches and London trips.

It appears that media narratives have inferred that IIFA 2023 was where they were formally first seen together at a glamorous event, but detailed documentation (photos or press) confirming this are limited.

The IIFA context seems to come from fan & media textual references rather than visual documentation or official statements.

Nevertheless, their later appearances—both on travel stories and social media—cemented their status as a couple to watch.

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Nidhi Tapadia in Brief

Media Coverage & Timeline

• CricketTimes (April 2024) called her a “famous Indian model” traveling with Delhi Capitals in IPL 2024, cheering Shaw on.

• Cricket.One (May 2025) reported rumors of breakup, based on subtle social media signs—Shaw reportedly denied earlier Valentine’s images as morphed but fans noticed emotional posts on her stories suggesting heartbreak.

• Cricket.Today / Sportskeeda (September 2024) covered her trip to London and his birthday posts, marking an affectionate phase in their relationship.

• Cricfit featured a detailed profile summarizing her background and relationship updates, including viral coverage of IIFA 2023 as turning point media moment.⁵

Public Reaction & Fan Buzz

• Fans on X and forums buzzed over photos of Shaw and Tapadia together at matches and abroad.

• Reddit threads speculated ups and downs of the relationship, with some mentioning emotional quote posts and breakup rumors in 2023 and later warming again.

• Celeb watch pages and gossip blogs frequently post about their couple appearances at events like Hakkasan outings or media events—even though Shaw hasn’t officially spoken on their relationship.⁶

Has the Relationship Status Changed?

In mid‑2025, sources reported rumors of a breakup around early 2025. Clips of Shaw seen with another woman triggered speculation, and emotional posts by Tapadia raised questions. Shaw didn’t publicly confirm the split.⁷

As of July 2025, there are no confirmed public statements from either party clarifying their relationship status.

Most media outlets continue to refer to Tapadia as the “rumored” or “former rumored” girlfriend.

 

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FAQs

1. Is Nidhi Tapadia officially confirmed as Prithvi Shaw’s girlfriend?
No official confirmation exists. Shaw has not publicly confirmed dating, though social media posts and appearances strongly suggest a relationship.

2. When did they first appear in public together?
While many sources call IIFA 2023 their first major event appearance, the documentation is ambiguous. Their relationship was visible publicly during IPL 2024 and London in September 2024.

3. What does Nidhi do professionally?
She is a model and actress. Her credits include roles in TV (CID), Punjabi music videos (“Jatta Koka”, “Yaad Karke”), and small film roles like Dilsitaa.

4. How many followers does Nidhi have on Instagram?
Her following is estimated at 170k–172k+, where she shares posts from modeling work and personal travels.

5. Are they still together as of mid-2025?
There have been breakup rumors based on new photos and emotional posts in early 2025. Neither has confirmed. As of July 2025, their current status remains unverified.

6. Why was IIFA 2023 important in their story?
Media and fan write‑ups often refer to IIFA 2023 as their first red carpet or publicized couple appearance, generating initial wide attention.

Summary

Nidhi Tapadia is a young Indian model and actress who captured the limelight through her rumored relationship with Prithvi Shaw.

Born on 13 September 1997 in Maharashtra, she has built a modest entertainment career through TV and music videos.

Though their relationship has not been publicly confirmed, it became widely noticed during IPL 2024 and their trip to London in 2024, with media suggesting their first high‑profile appearance at IIFA 2023.

Social media posts, shared birthdays, and public outings all fueled romantic speculation. By mid‑2025, rumors of a split emerged, but the couple has not officially commented.

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