Television actress Jiya Shankar has issued a firm and definitive denial to widespread rumours suggesting she is engaged to fellow content creator and former 'Bigg Boss' contestant Fukra Insaan, whose real name is Abhishek Malhan. The speculation, which gained significant traction online, has been directly addressed by Shankar on her social media platforms.
Social Media Post Puts Rumours to Rest
On Tuesday night, Jiya Shankar took to Instagram to share a romantic photograph featuring herself with a mystery man, who was seen kissing her forehead. However, the focus of her post was the caption that accompanied the image. She wrote, "Let’s leave false rumours in 2025!" This statement served as a direct rebuttal to the viral chatter about her alleged engagement to Abhishek Malhan.
Her clarification came just a day after a post from a fan page named Telly Khazana went viral, claiming that Jiya and Abhishek had made their relationship public and were planning an engagement soon. Other posts on the social media platform X went even further, asserting that the two were already engaged. Jiya's latest post has effectively put an immediate stop to this wave of speculation.
A History of Denials and Past Association
This is not the first time Jiya Shankar has had to clarify the nature of her relationship with Abhishek Malhan. The two first crossed paths inside the reality television show 'Bigg Boss OTT 2'. Their visible friendship during the show and a subsequent music video collaboration became the foundation for persistent dating rumours.
In 2024, Jiya had already issued a strong statement to quash these rumours. She had written a pointed note stating, "Saying this for ONE LAST TIME to whoever it concerns! I’ve got nothing to do with Fukra Insaan or these meme pages. We shared nothing but friendship, & even that no longer exists… I’M SELF-MADE, LOUD & PROUD!" In that note, she also condemned personal attacks and requested privacy for herself and her family.
Focus Remains on Professional Front
Amidst the noise surrounding her personal life, Jiya Shankar continues to maintain her focus on a busy professional career. She is well-known for her roles in popular television shows such as 'Meri Hanikarak Biwi,' 'Pishachini,' and 'Virgin Bhasskar.' She has also been a part of projects like 'Good Night India.'
On the film front, her most recent appearance was in the movie 'Ved,' which is a remake of the 2019 Telugu film 'Majili.' It is clear that despite unwarranted rumours, the actress is dedicated to her work and upcoming projects.
