Did Ranveer Singh just confirm his relationship with Deepika Padukone?

At the Times of India Film Awards (TOIFA) Awards in Dubai, Ranveer Singh dropped a major hint about his relationship with his Bajirao Mastani co-star Deepika Padukone, reports Indian Express.

The Bollywood duo have lavished each other with praise and affection publicly, but never referred to themselves as a couple.

At the award ceremony last night, where the duo's film Bajirao Mastani won the top awards, Ranveer called Deepika his "better half" and "the most beautiful woman by my side" in his acceptance speech for the most stylish jori award:

"“This is for best jodi and the better half of the jodi is not here right now but I will convey your wishes to her. Like Kareena earlier said, I have the most beautiful woman by my side… Thank you everyone.”

Deepika wasn't present to accept the award because she is currently shooting for her for her Hollywood debut xXx: The Return of Xander Cage in the US.