All you need to know about Jiya Shankar, the actress linked to Fukra Insaan aka Abhishek Malhan amid marriage rumors

Jiya Shankar is back in the spotlight after claims that she might be getting married to YouTuber and reality TV star Fukra Insaan, also known as Abhishek Malhan. The rumours surfaced on Tuesday, suggesting that the two were dating and planning to tie the knot soon. While Jiya has now dismissed these claims, her name continues to trend. Here’s a closer look at who Jiya Shankar is and why she is being linked to Abhishek Malhan.Jiya Shankar has worked across television, films, and also, web series. She began her acting career in 2013. It was with the Telugu film ‘Entha Andanga Unnave’. She later made her Tamil debut with ‘Kanavu Variyam’ in 2017. Then, appeared in the Telugu romantic comedy ‘Hyderabad Love Story’ in 2018.In 2022, Jiya made her Marathi film debut with ‘Ved’. It starred Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D’Souza. She was widely recognized among audiences through this film.Meanwhile, she has also worked in Hindi television. Jiya rose to fame with ‘Meri Hanikarak Biwi’, where she played Dr Ira Pandey. The, she appeared as Susheela, fondly called Sattu, in ‘Kaatelal & Sons’. It was a show that gained popularity for addressing gender stereotypes. She also featured in the supernatural drama ‘Pishachini’.Jiya further expanded her reach by participating in ‘Bigg Boss OTT 2’. She was evicted just before the finale. Abhishek Malhan was also a contestant on the same season.Jiya and Abhishek’s bond first caught fan’s attention during ‘Bigg Boss OTT 2’. Their friendship in the house, along with a music video together, sparked dating rumors. However, in 2024, Jiya firmly clarified that they were never more than friends.She had written at the time, “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, panda gang, I’M SELF MADE, LOUD & PROUD! I’m because of ME and not because of anyone else. Way above these CHEAP STUNTS! So stay in your lane & keep my mother’s & my name out of your filthy mouths.”Most recently, Jiya took to Instagram to put an end to fresh engagement claims. She shared a romantic photo with a mystery man, clearly indicating she is not dating Abhishek Malhan. In the image, the man is seen kissing her on the forehead. Addressing the speculation directly, she called the rumours “false” and wrote, “Let’s leave false rumours in 2025!”With that, Jiya has once again made her stance clear. For now, she seems focused on her own journey. She chooses to speak up firmly whenever baseless rumours try to define her narrative.