Actress Jiya Shankar is back in the spotlight, this time due to her personal life. Recently, she quashed rumors of her engagement with ‘Bigg Boss OTT 2’ co-contestant Abhishek Malhan and shared a romantic photograph with an unknown man.
As speculation about this mystery man intensifies, Jiya’s team has stepped in to request privacy. They emphasize that the actress does not want to be part of “publicity stunts or manufactured narratives.”
In their statement, they said, “We as representatives of Jiya have always maintained a clear and consistent stance. She does not engage in publicity stunts or manufactured narratives. Our only intent was to address the rumors and the trolls, not to spark unnecessary debates.”
They further stated that a credible artist like Jiya, whose body of work speaks for itself, has never relied on controversy for momentum.
“Her focus remains firmly on her craft, personal growth, and the life she has consciously chosen to build with integrity and independence. She is content, secure, and grateful for the love she receives, while choosing to share only what aligns with her values. We urge conversations to remain respectful, positive, and centered on meaningful work rather than speculation — Regards, Team Jiya Shankar,” they concluded.
Both Jiya and Abhishek recently addressed the engagement rumors, with Jiya clarifying on social media that she is neither dating nor engaged to him.
Abhishek also reacted to the linking of his name with Jiya in a social media post, stating, “I want to make one thing very clear, please stop linking my name with anyone.” He noted that he participated in ‘Bigg Boss OTT 2’ three years ago and that his chapter with Jiya ended there.