Elvish Yadav Engaged To Jiyaa Shankar? Cryptic Post Sends Fans Into Frenzy

Elvish Yadav and Jiyaa Shankar sparked engagement rumours after a cryptic Instagram post sent fans into frenzy.

Entertainment Desk
Written By: Entertainment Desk
Updated: February 06, 2026 | 13:52 IST
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Jiyaa Shankar and Elvish Yadav spark engagement rumours.

The digital world is currently abuzz with engagement rumours surrounding ‘Bigg Boss OTT 2’ winner Elvish Yadav and fellow ‘BB OTT 2’ contestant, actress Jiyaa Shankar. The speculation reached a fever pitch on February 5, 2026, after Elvish shared a cryptic Instagram Story that immediately went viral. The post featured a close-up photo of Elvish holding a woman’s hand, prominently displaying a massive diamond ring. Accompanying the image was the romantic caption, “Gave love another chance & I found my heart,” with a direct tag to Jiyaa Shankar.

Elvish Story

Jiyaa further fuelled the fire by re-sharing the story on her own Instagram profile, adding nothing but a single heart emoji.

Jiya Story

This sudden development has left fans and followers shocked, especially given the recent history of rumours surrounding Jiyaa’s personal life. Only recently, reports had surfaced claiming she was engaged to fellow ‘BB OTT 2’ contestant Abhishek Malhan (Fukra Insaan), which the actress quickly debunked.

To counter those claims, she had posted a photo with a mystery man, though social media sleuths were quick to point out that the man in that photograph bore little resemblance to Elvish Yadav. While the romantic tone of the new posts suggests a potential confirmation of their relationship, many fans remain skeptical about whether this is a genuine life update or a calculated professional move.

Here’s how fans are reacting to the news:

 

There is a strong possibility that the engagement is actually a promotional stunt for an upcoming joint project. Influencers and celebrities frequently use ambiguous teasers to generate buzz before a big reveal, and Elvish has a history of such marketing tactics. Not long ago, similar photos of him proposing to actress Jannat Zubair circulated online, only to be later clarified as scenes from a music video.

Adding to the skepticism, Jiyaa Shankar’s own management team recently issued an official note requesting privacy and stating that the actress does not wish to be associated with “publicity stunts or manufactured narratives,” casting further doubt on the romantic nature of the post.

Both Elvish and Jiyaa have seen their profiles soar since their time on ‘Bigg Boss OTT 2’. While Jiyaa was evicted shortly before the finale, Elvish made history as the show's first wildcard winner. Since then, Elvish has taken on a role as a gang leader in the latest season of ‘Roadies’ and is currently appearing on the show ‘Laughter Chefs’ with Bharti Singh.

Meanwhile, Jiyaa has continued to build on a diverse acting career that began in 2013, spanning Telugu, Tamil, and Marathi cinema – most notably starring in the 2022 Marathi blockbuster ‘Ved’. As of now, neither star has officially confirmed a romantic relationship, leaving fans to wonder if this is the start of a new chapter or simply a very effective teaser for a new collaboration.

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