YouTuber Abhishek Malhan, popularly known as Fukra Insaan, has strongly reacted to the persistent engagement rumors involving him and actress Jiya Shankar. Malhan has categorically dismissed these claims as baseless, appealing to the public to refrain from associating his name with anyone without any factual foundation. The speculation gained significant traction recently after Jiya Shankar herself shared a picture on Instagram with a 'mystery man,' which initially fueled the rumors, but Malhan has now put an end to all such conjectures with his clear statement.
Abhishek Malhan Refutes Engagement Claims
On January 1st, Abhishek Malhan took to his Instagram story to address the swirling engagement speculations. He stated unequivocally, 'I want to make one thing clear – please stop linking my name with anyone. ' He further elaborated that he was part of a show three years ago, and that 'chapter' concluded then and there. Malhan emphasized that his decisions and stance were very clear at that time, and nothing has changed since, while this direct statement serves to quash all the unfounded rumors that have been circulating rapidly across social media platforms in recent days.
The Genesis of Rumors: Bigg Boss OTT 2
The dating speculations between Jiya Shankar and Abhishek Malhan first began during their stint on 'Bigg Boss OTT 2. ' Their noticeable bond inside the house captured the attention of viewers, leading to initial whispers. After their exit from the show, they appeared together in a music video, which further intensified the dating rumors. However, Jiya Shankar had previously clarified on multiple occasions that they were merely good friends and that there was no romantic involvement between them. Despite these clarifications, fans and social media users frequently continued to speculate about their relationship status.
Jiya Shankar's Cryptic Post with a 'Mystery Man'
In recent days, a post went viral on social media claiming that Abhishek and Jiya were on the verge of getting engaged. The post even suggested that the duo had made their relationship official and were preparing to become life partners. Immediately after, similar claims began to spread on X (formerly Twitter), with some users even asserting that the two had gotten engaged right after exiting 'Bigg Boss. ' These baseless claims created a significant stir on social media, compelling Abhishek to come forward and clarify the situation himself, highlighting the extent of the misinformation.
Days before Abhishek's statement, actress Jiya Shankar herself shared a romantic photo, hinting that she wasn't in a relationship with Abhishek, while in the picture, Jiya was seen posing with a 'mystery man' who was kissing her on the forehead. Although she didn't reveal the man's face, the post made it clear that Abhishek Malhan wasn't in a relationship with her. Jiya captioned the photo, 'Let's leave the false rumors in 2025 itself,' indicating her own frustration with the ongoing speculations and her desire to put an end to them, aligning with Abhishek's later denial.
Frustration Over Recurring Baseless Rumors
Expressing his annoyance over the engagement speculations, Abhishek stated that such rumors repeatedly surface without any basis. He expressed surprise that this has become a pattern, while malhan remarked, 'What's surprising is that this has become a pattern. Almost every year, suddenly the same things come into discussion without any reason. ' He added that he himself can see this pattern and. Believes that the audience is smart enough to understand it as well. This clearly indicates Abhishek's exasperation with the continuous spread of rumors and his. Desire for people to stop speculating about his personal life without any concrete evidence.
