Actor and Bigg Boss OTT 2 star Jiyaa Shankar has responded to intense online speculation surrounding her relationship status with fiancé Kaaran Dhanak (KD), asking fans and media outlets to refrain from drawing conclusions about her personal life based on social media activity.
Addressing the breakup rumours directly via an Instagram Stories statement on Saturday, October 31, 2026, the 31-year-old actor urged the public to respect her personal boundaries without confirming or denying the state of her engagement.
Cryptic Posts Trigger Online Speculation
Rumours of a rift began circulating after fans noticed Shankar resharing a series of melancholic reels and quotes centered on heartbreak, emotional healing, and betrayal across her public profile.
Among the widely circulated reposts was one stating, “Two things I know for sure: Prayers work and tables eventually turn,” alongside another that read, “Some nights I don’t want healing. I want the universe to admit that what happened was cruel.”
Jiyaa Shankar Calls for Boundary Respect
Reacting to the viral speculation, Shankar issued a clear statement urging followers not to extrapolate details from her digital footprint:
”I’d like to clarify something. Recent assumptions about my personal life have gone far beyond what I have actually shared. Please don’t speculate about or spread rumors regarding my relationship. Some things are private, and I’d appreciate everyone respecting that.”
Engagement Background
Shankar announced her engagement to Kaaran Dhanak, a US-based entrepreneur, on August 5, 2026, sharing photos from an intimate sunset proposal alongside a close-up of her diamond engagement ring.
Prior to the announcement, the couple had kept their relationship largely out of the public eye. Following the proposal, Shankar had shared several travel and lifestyle updates featuring Dhanak across her social channels.
Shankar, who rose to widespread prominence during Bigg Boss OTT 2 in 2023, has featured in television series including Pishachini, Kaatelal & Sons, and Meri Hanikarak Biwi, as well as the hit Marathi feature film Ved (2022).
