Jiya Shankar has finally drawn a clear line under the rumours that refused to die. After social media was flooded with reports claiming that the Bigg Boss OTT 2 actor was engaged to YouTuber and runner-up Abhishek Malhan, Jiya has stepped in herself — and shut it all down.
And this time, she didn’t just deny the buzz. She revealed she’s already in a relationship — just not with the person the internet assumed.
One Instagram story, message loud and clear
On Wednesday, Jiya took to her Instagram Stories and shared a selfie with a mystery man, whose face she chose not to reveal. In the picture, he’s seen kissing her on the cheek, while Jiya smiles for the camera — a quiet but unmistakable confirmation that she’s moved on.
Along with the photo, she wrote a pointed caption:
“Let’s leave false rumours in 2025!”
The message made it clear that she is neither engaged to nor romantically involved with Abhishek Malhan.
How the rumours started
The engagement chatter began after an entertainment handle claimed that Jiya and Abhishek — popularly known as Fukra Insaan — had made their relationship official and were even planning an engagement. The post spread rapidly, reigniting old speculation from their Bigg Boss OTT 2 days.
Jiya’s latest post appears to be a direct response to that claim.
Not the first time she’s addressed this
This isn’t unfamiliar territory for Jiya. During and after Bigg Boss OTT 2, fans heavily “shipped” her with Abhishek, especially after they collaborated on a music video post-show. However, Jiya had already clarified last year that there was never a romantic relationship between them.
At the time, she issued a strongly worded statement, saying they were only friends — and that even the friendship no longer existed. She also called out meme pages and trolls for dragging her name and family into baseless narratives, making it clear she would no longer tolerate it.
Where things stand now
With this latest update, Jiya has once again reset the narrative — this time by openly acknowledging that she is in a relationship, just not one she wants to put under public scrutiny yet.
Abhishek Malhan, meanwhile, continues to be known for his Bigg Boss OTT 2 run, where he finished as the runner-up. The season was eventually won by wildcard entrant Elvish Yadav.
What’s next for Jiya Shankar
On the work front, Jiya is set to appear next in the Tamil film Kadhal Reset Repeat, alongside Madhumkesh, Jayaprakash V, and Arjun Ashokan. The film is expected to release sometime in 2026, marking another step in her expanding film career beyond reality TV.
Final words
Jiya Shankar’s message is simple: speculation ends where facts begin. By addressing the rumours herself — and doing so on her own terms — she’s made it clear that her personal life isn’t up for random storytelling. For now, she’s focused on moving forward, both emotionally and professionally, leaving old assumptions firmly in the past.
