Abhishek Malhan’s Engagement Buzz Shut Down as Jiyaa Shankar Confirms Mystery Partner

Actor Jiyaa Shankar recently found herself at the centre of fresh engagement rumours linking her to Bigg Boss OTT 2 runner-up and YouTuber Abhishek Malhan a.k.a Fukra Insaan. The speculation gained momentum after social media posts claimed the two had made their relationship official and were planning to get engaged.

The rumours spread quickly across fan pages and entertainment handles, prompting reactions from both individuals.

Jiyaa Shankar Clears the Air

Jiyaa addressed the speculation by sharing an Instagram Story featuring herself with an unidentified man. In the image, the man is seen kissing her on the cheek while she clicks a selfie. Through the post, Jiyaa made it clear that the engagement rumours were false and confirmed that she is currently in a relationship, though she chose not to reveal her partner’s identity.

Her post signalled a clear end to the speculation linking her to Abhishek Malhan.

How the Engagement Claims Began

The engagement chatter originated after an entertainment page, Telly Khazana, shared a post suggesting that Jiyaa Shankar and Abhishek Malhan had made their relationship public and that an engagement could be next. The claim was widely shared, leading to renewed interest in their past association.

History of Link-Up Speculation

Jiyaa Shankar and Abhishek Malhan had developed a close bond during their time on Bigg Boss OTT 2, which led many fans to speculate about a possible romance. After the show ended, the duo also collaborated on a music video, further fuelling rumours.

In the past, Jiyaa had clarified that they were never romantically involved and stated that even their friendship had ended. She had also spoken against online trolling directed at her and her family during earlier rounds of speculation.

Abhishek Malhan Responds to Renewed Claims

Following Jiyaa’s clarification, Abhishek Malhan also addressed the rumours through his Instagram Stories. He expressed frustration over being repeatedly linked to relationship narratives years after his participation in the reality show.

Abhishek stated that his association with Bigg Boss OTT 2 had ended long ago and that his stance on personal matters had not changed since. He urged people to stop connecting his name with unverified rumours and said he preferred to focus on his work rather than speculation.

Pattern of Recurring Rumours

Abhishek noted that similar narratives resurface almost every year without context, despite repeated clarifications from both sides. He added that audiences are capable of recognising such patterns and requested that the matter be laid to rest.

Professional Updates

Bigg Boss OTT 2 was won by Elvish Yadav, who entered the show as a wildcard contestant, while Abhishek Malhan finished as the runner-up.

On the work front, Jiyaa Shankar is set to appear next in the Tamil film Kadhal Reset Repeat, which also features Madhumkesh, Jayaprakash V, and Arjun Ashokan. The film is expected to be released in 2026.

With both Jiyaa Shankar and Abhishek Malhan clearly distancing themselves from the engagement rumours, the long-running speculation around their relationship has once again been put to rest.