Jiya Shankar Boyfriend: Bigg Boss OTT 2 fame Jiya Shankar recently made headlines for rumours of engagement with YouTuber Abhishek Malhan. She dismissed those reports with a photo of some other man kissing her forehead, which went viral online. Since then, her fans have been asking just one question – Who is Jiya Shankar’s boyfriend?
The chatter began after Jiya shared a cosy picture with a mystery man on Instagram. The post came soon after reports claimed she was engaged to ‘Fukra Insaan’ Abhishek Malhan. Jiya moved fast to shut down those rumours. Still, her post only added to the curiosity.
In the photo, Jiya covered the man’s face with a heart emoji. She later shared another image where the two are seen walking hand in hand. She added a red heart emoji and used the song Dil Tu Jaan Tu. The mood was romantic. The man’s identity stayed hidden.
Jiya Shankar Boyfriend: Who Is The Mystery Man Kissing Her Forehead?
After the pictures went viral, fresh reports started doing the rounds. Some reports linked Jiya to a US-based businessman named Kaaran Dhanak. As per Bollywood Shaadis, he is said to run a hookah lounge business in the United States. The same report claimed he has been involved in legal matters related to the vape and cannabis business.
These claims spread quickly online. Reddit and other platforms were filled with discussions. Many users spoke about his alleged legal troubles. However, there is no official word on this. Jiya Shankar has not confirmed the relationship. Kaaran Dhanak has also stayed silent. For now, these details remain unverified and based on online speculation.
The viral moment looked warm and protective. Fans took this as a clear sign that he is Jiya Shankar’s boyfriend. Still, the actress has chosen not to reveal his identity.
Rumours Of Engagement With Abhishek Malhan Cleared
Before this, Jiya was already dealing with another wave of rumours. A post by Telly Khazana claimed she was engaged to Abhishek Malhan. The tweet said, “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).”
The response was quick and strong. Jiya dismissed the claim by posting photos with the mystery man mentioned above. Abhishek Malhan also spoke out.
He posted a strong message on Instagram Stories to clear the air. Abhishek said people should stop linking his name with anyone. The YouTuber explained that the show he was part of ended three years ago and that phase of his life is over. He added that his stand has not changed since then.

He also expressed disappointment over the constant rumours. Abhishek pointed out that the same stories keep coming back every year without any reason. He said people can clearly see this pattern and are smart enough to understand what is really happening.
Meanwhile, Jiya Shankar’s personal life remains unclear. The photos and the viral forehead kiss suggest she has moved on. But until she speaks openly, the discussion around Jiya Shankar’s boyfriend is likely to continue online.

