Who Is Jiya Shankar? Actress Rumoured To Marry Fukra Insaan Aka Abhishek Malhan

Jiya Shankar has worked across mediums – television, films and web series.

Jiya Shankar is back in the news. This time, she is rumored to be getting married to Fukara Insaan aka Abhishek Malhan. On Tuesday, it was reported that the two have been dating each other and are planning to tie the node soon. While Jiya has now rejected all speculations, do you know who she is and why she is being linked to Abhishek Malhan? Let’s find out.

Who Is Jiya Shankar

Jiya Shankar has worked across mediums – television, films and web series. She started her acting career in 2013 with the Telugu film Entha Andanga Unnave. She then made her Tamil debut in 2017 with Kanavu Variyam. She also appears in the Telugu romantic comedy Hyderabad Love Story (2018). In 2022, Jiya marked her Marathi film debut with Ved, which also starred Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D’souza.

As far as her journey on Hindi television is concerned, Jiya’s breakout came with the comedy-drama Meri Hanikarak Biwi, where she played Dr Ira Pandey. She later starred as Susheela(also called Sattu) in Kaatelal & Sons. The show gained popularity for its gender-role themes. Later, Jiya also appeared in the supernatural drama Pishachini. She also took part in Bigg Boss OTT 2, where she was evicted just before the final. Interestingly, Abhishek Malhan was also a part of the show.

Why Is Jiya Shankar Being Linked To Abhishek Malhan?

Jia and Abhishek participated in Bigg Boss OTT 2 together. They even did a music video together, which further spark their relationship buzz. However, in 2024, Jiya explained that they had never been more than just friends.

“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. 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, I’m SELF MADE and not because of anyone else! So stay in your lane & my name out of your filthy mouths.

Fukra Insaan, aka Abhishek Malhan, and TV actress Jiya Shankar, who appeared in Bigg Boss OTT 2, shared a great bond on the show. However, they officially ended their friendship in 2024 on social media, clarifying that their association was purely friendship and nothing else than that. But there are some reports circulating online, which suggest that Abhishek and Jiya have confirmed their relationship and are all set to get engaged. A report by Telly Khazana stated, “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.”

Jiya Shankar

Jiya Shankar has rejected rumors of her engagement to Fukra Insaan aka Abhishek Malhan. On Tuesday night, the actress took to his Instagram handle and dropped a romantic photo with a mystery guy, suggesting she isn’t dating Abhishek Malhan but someone else. In the picture, the guy was seen planting a kiss on Jiya’s forehead as they struck a romantic pose for the camera.

In the caption of her picture, Jiya addressed rumors of her engagement to Abhishek Malhan and called them “false”. “Let’s leave false rumors in 2025!” she wrote. Check it out here:

This comes a day after a viral post by Telly Khazana claimed that Jiya and Abhishek are planning to get engaged and are likely to tie the node soon. “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).” However, several other viral posts on X claimed that the two are already engaged.

Jiya Shankar And Abhishek Malhan’s History

Jia and Abhishek participated in Bigg Boss OTT 2 together. They even did a music video together, which further spark their relationship buzz. However, in 2024, Jiya clarified that they had never been more than just friends.

“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. 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, I’m SELF MADE and not because of anyone else! So stay in your lane & my name out of your filthy mouths.

Jiya Shankar and Abhishek Malhan aka Fukra Insaan, have been surrounded by dating rumor following their participation in Bigg Boss OTT Season 2. Recently, reports surfaced online claiming that Jiya and Abhishek are planning to get engaged and are likely to get married soon. Amid engagement rumours, Jiya finally broke her silence and dismissed them by calling them ‘false’. She also dropped a romantic photo with a mystery boy, a perfect way to shut down speculations about her involvement with Abhishek Malhan once and for all.

Jiya Shankar reacts to engagement rumors

Taking to Instagram stories, Jiya posted a picture of herself with a man, who can be seen planting a kiss on Jiya’s forehead as they struck a romantic pose for the camera against a festive background. She added a red heart emoji along with a caption that read, “Let’s leave false rumors in 2025!”

Jiya’s post came a day after a post by Telly Khazana on X went viral, claiming that Jiya and Abhishek were planning to get engaged soon. The viral post read, “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.

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