Updated On: 05 January, 2026 04:29 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Jiya Shankar’s team issued a statement after her mystery man photo went viral, denying any publicity stunt and urging privacy. The actress and Abhishek Malhan also dismissed engagement and dating rumours

Jiya Shankar
Actress Jiya Shankar is once again in the limelight due to her personal life. After dismissing the engagement rumours with Bigg Boss OTT 2 co-contestant Abhishek Malhan, she recently dropped a romantic photograph with a mystery man. As the speculations surrounding who this mystery guy might be gain momentum, Jiya`s team has issued a statement requesting privacy, claiming that the actress does not wish to be a part of “publicity stunts or manufactured narratives”.
The statement underlined that she does not participate in publicity stunts, seeking to dispel ongoing rumours and reinforce her commitment to maintaining boundaries regarding her personal life.