Jiya Shankar shuts down engagement rumours with Abhishek Malhan (Fukra Insaan), shares photo with mystery man

Jiya Shankar accepts romance with a mystery man

• Jiya Shankar denies marriage rumours with influencer Abhishek Malhan
• She shared a photo with a mystery man, dismissing online speculation
• Jiya previously clarified her relationship with Malhan was only friendship

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Actor Jiya Shankar has once again found herself at the centre of relationship rumours — and once again, she has chosen to shut them down on her own terms.

After fresh reports suggested that she was set to marry influencer Fukra Insaan, also known as Abhishek Malhan, Jiya Shankar made it clear that the speculation had no basis in reality.

The rumours picked up pace online over the past few days, eventually becoming loud enough for Jiya Shankar to respond publicly on Tuesday night.

Rather than issuing a formal statement, the actor let her Instagram do the talking. She shared a romantic photograph featuring herself with a mystery man, who is seen planting a gentle kiss on her forehead.

The speculation reportedly began after an entertainment page, Telly Khazana, shared a post claiming, “It’s official! Fukra Insaan and Jiya Shankar have made their relationship public, and reports say an engagement could be on the way. Wishing this cute couple love and happiness always (sic).”

The post quickly circulated, reigniting assumptions that have followed the duo since their reality show appearance.

This is not the first time Jiya Shankar has had to address such rumours. Last year, she issued a blunt and emotionally charged statement distancing herself from Abhishek Malhan and the online narratives surrounding them.

At the time, she wrote, “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 don’t even follow any of these meme pages or have any knowledge of how this works (sic).”

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Her frustration was evident as she went on to address the personal toll of the gossip, adding, “I always assumed them making this sort of stuff for views, or I’ve no idea if someone pays for this s**, but if the blame comes on me with nasty comments on my character & family, then hear it, panda gang, I'm self-made, loud & proud. I’m because of me and not because of anyone else. Way above these cheap stunts! So stay in your lane & keep my mother’s & my name out of your filthy mouths (sic).”

Jiya Shankar and Abhishek Malhan first became associated during Bigg Boss OTT 2, where their friendly equation caught viewers’ attention. A subsequent music video collaboration only added to the speculation.