New Delhi: Neelam Gill, fashion model of Indian descent who lives in the UK has quashed all rumours about dating Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio. The 28-year-old took to her official Instagram handle to clear the air about the same stating that she is not Leonardo DiCaprio’s ‘new flame’.
Despite being spotted with the ‘Titanic’ star on multiple occasions and outings in London and other parts of the world, the Indian British model clarified her stance on dating Leonardo Di Caprio.
"Just to clear up any rumors…I am not Leonardo DiCaprio's 'new flame', " the 28-year-old wrote.
"In fact, I am in a committed relationship with his good friend, and have been for many months now."
Neelam and Leo were first linked romantically after they were leaving Hotel Martinez in Cannes, France with several other beauties in May. Fueling the dating speculation, the two stepped out for dinner in London, where they were joined by his mother Irmelin Indenbirken.
On May 30, the British model and the Oscar winner enjoyed a night out along with his mom and friends at the Chiltern Firehouse.
The 48-year-old Hollywood star was caught on camera exiting the venue while sporting his usual look. He wore a black bomber jacket, jeans, sneakers and his signature baseball cap. He also concealed his face with a black mask that covered everything but his eyes in one of the paparazzi snaps.
Neelam, on the other hand, was pictured walking close behind Leo's mom, who came with her boyfriend.
However, Page Six already reported that Leo and Neelam were not an item and she's dating one of Leo's friends who also attended the dinner instead. A source additionally has told Daily Mail that Leo is now "looking for something more mature in the relationship department."
Neelam Gill is a known name in the international modelling industry. Known as Neelam Johal before, she later adopted her stepfather's surname. She is a British-Punjabi model, who began modelling at the age of 14. Neelam also created history by becoming the first Indian model to feature in a Burberry campaign. Neelam was most recently also seen at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre opening in Mumbai.
( with inputs from agencies)