Bigg Boss OTT 2 fame Abhishek Malhan and actress Jiya Shankar have been making headlines for their rumored relationship, and now the actress has finally addressed the engagement speculations that have been circulating on social media.
In an exclusive interaction with media, Jiya Shankar clarified the rumors: "We are not engaged. Abhishek and I share a beautiful bond, but people are jumping to conclusions. We request everyone to respect our privacy."
The duo met during Bigg Boss OTT 2 and their chemistry became the talk of the season. Post the show, they have been spotted together at various events, fueling relationship rumors. Fans lovingly call them "AbhiYa" and have been rooting for them to make it official.
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Abhishek Malhan, who has a massive following on social media, has maintained silence on the matter. His fans have been speculating based on cryptic posts and comments on Jiya's photos.
The engagement rumors started when a fan page posted a photo claiming to show engagement rings. Both celebrities' teams have denied these claims, calling them "fabricated."
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Jiya further added: "We are focused on our careers right now. Abhishek is doing great with his content creation, and I have multiple projects in the pipeline. Whenever there's something to share, we will definitely let everyone know."
Fans have had mixed reactions to the clarification, with some respecting their privacy while others continue to hope for a relationship announcement soon.
