“We Are Still Engaged”: Akriti Agarwal Shuts Down Prithvi Shaw Cheating Rumours
Akriti Agarwal clarified her cryptic Instagram posts were not about fiancé Prithvi Shaw, confirming they are happily engaged and condemned the rumours that tarnished his reputation.
Actress and social media influencer Akriti Agarwal is setting the record straight. After a weekend of intense internet speculation that left fans of the entertainment and sports worlds buzzing, the actress has stepped forward to definitively shut down rumours regarding her relationship with her fiancé, Indian cricketer Prithvi Shaw. Following a series of cryptic posts that sent the rumour mill into overdrive, Akriti clarified that the couple is very much still together, while also expressing her profound disappointment over the baseless assumptions that have unfairly targeted her partner's public image.
The drama unfolded this past Sunday when Akriti Agarwal shared a deeply cryptic and emotional message on her Instagram Stories. The post immediately sparked widespread concern and speculation about a potential rift or infidelity in her highly publicized relationship. She wrote, “I got cheated so many times, yet I never said a word. (heart break emoji) Still can't believe that after taking one step ahead …” Adding fuel to the fire, she posted another statement without naming the individual involved: “Everything is true every rumours is true. What you see on social media about him.”
Breakup rumours surrounding cricketer Prithvi Shaw and his fiancée Akriti Agarwal have gained attention after Akriti allegedly shared cryptic Instagram Stories about being "cheated on."
The posts, which were later deleted, went viral just months after the couple announced their… pic.twitter.com/lT5HhchVUi— Vayam Bharat (@vayambharat) July 6, 2026
Given her engagement to Prithvi Shaw, the internet was quick to connect the dots, with many jumping to the conclusion that the cricketer had been unfaithful. As the narrative rapidly spiralled out of control and went viral across social media platforms, Akriti Agarwal attempted to do some damage control with a subsequent post that simply read, “Misunderstood by many!” However, this vague follow-up left followers confused, unclear whether she meant the public had misunderstood her initial intent, or if she herself had been misunderstood by the unnamed subject of her posts.
Realising the immense damage the unchecked rumours were causing, Akriti Agarwal took to Instagram Stories again on Monday to issue a comprehensive and direct clarification. She made it unequivocally clear that her previous messages had absolutely nothing to do with Prithvi Shaw.
“Just want to clear something up. I never mentioned my fiancé name, nor did I say that our engagement was called off or that we had separated,” she explained in her note. “It was unfortunate that many people assumed it was about him. We are happy together, still engaged, and doing absolutely fine. This also has made me realise how easy it is for a public figure's image and reputation to be affected by assumptions. A single post, without any names or context can lead people to draw conclusions that aren't even true.”
Akriti Agarwal went on to express her frustration over how quickly her partner's character was dragged through the mud. “I never wanted to post this story for clarification. But when my partner's dignity became the subject of so many posts. People in the public eye are constantly judged and questioned based on speculation rather than facts,” she wrote.
Revealing a critical detail about the mishap, she added, “This story was meant only for close friends, but one small mistake has ended up costing the person I love his reputation. Even now, I don't want to reveal who that story was actually about because I believe in Karma. God will deliver justice in his own time.”
Proving that their romance is entirely intact, Akriti Agarwal's Instagram profile still proudly features her happy memories with Prithvi Shaw pinned to the top. The couple got engaged in March of this year, a milestone Prithvi Shaw celebrated warmly online. At the time, the cricketer gushed, “From sixes on the field to a lifetime of hits off it. She's is my perfect innings! #justengaged.”
Since then, he has continued to show his affection publicly, posting pictures of his fiancée in April with the caption, “Us, in our element,” and most recently celebrating her birthday in May. For now, the couple remains happily engaged, putting the cheating speculation to rest once and for all.
