Bigg Boss OTT 2 star Jiyaa Shankar has officially announced her engagement to longtime boyfriend Kaaran. The actress shared a series of dreamy pictures from their proposal on Instagram, along with a heartfelt note describing their love story.
Jiyaa Shankar, who gained widespread recognition after her appearance on Bigg Boss OTT 2, has finally introduced her fiancé to the world. The actress took to Instagram on August 5, 2026, to share the news with her fans and followers. The post featured multiple pictures from an intimate outdoor proposal, where Kaaran got down on one knee against a beautiful backdrop of greenery and the sea.
The announcement comes after months of speculation about her personal life. Jiyaa had previously been linked to her Bigg Boss OTT 2 co-contestant Abhishek Malhan, but she firmly dismissed those rumours. Earlier this year, she had shared a photograph with a mystery man without revealing his identity, which only added to the curiosity surrounding her relationship status. Now, she has put all speculation to rest by sharing her engagement news.
The Dreamy Proposal and Engagement Pictures
The proposal pictures shared by Jiyaa show the couple in a private outdoor setting during sunset. One of the photographs captures the emotional moment when Kaaran slipped the engagement ring onto her finger. Another picture shows Jiyaa covering her mouth in surprise as she admires her sparkling diamond ring.
For the special occasion, Jiyaa wore a pastel yellow satin gown with a draped neckline and delicate halter straps. Kaaran complemented her in a beige embroidered shirt paired with off-white trousers. The couple also shared a romantic kiss in some of the pictures, capturing their joy and love.
Jiyaa proudly flaunted her diamond engagement ring in several photos. One image gives a close-up look at the statement ring, while others show the couple holding hands, walking together, and sharing affectionate moments.
Jiyaa Shankar’s Emotional Note to Kaaran
Along with the pictures, Jiyaa penned a long and emotional caption expressing her love for Kaaran. She wrote about how they found love unexpectedly and how their journey together was not always easy.
“So maybe it is true, you do find love when you least expect it but God really tested my patience here. It wasn’t easy but somehow it still was. Every conversation with you even though you were thousands of miles away from me, felt like home.”
The actress opened up about the challenges of maintaining a long-distance relationship. She recalled the emotional airport goodbyes and how Kaaran always held her tighter during those moments.
“You showed me the love I waited my whole life for. You made me laugh on my toughest days. Held me a lil tighter every time at airport goodbyes like your heart was breaking into a thousand pieces. No matter where we were in the world – home was never a place it was always you.”
Jiyaa called Kaaran her “goofball,” “best friend,” and “ABCD” in the post. She expressed her excitement about spending the rest of her life with him.
“My goofball, my bestfriend, my ABCD, life is definitely an adventure with you and it happens to be my favourite rom-com. I cant wait to spend my forever with you and spend the rest of my life loving you the way you’ve always loved me. I love you Kaaran.”
Who Is Kaaran Dhanak?
Kaaran Dhanak is a US-based businessman and entrepreneur. He reportedly runs a business in the United States and has kept his life away from the public eye. His Instagram account is private and has about 900 followers. His bio includes “Motu’s dad” and a location pin of “ATL”.
Earlier reports had identified Kaaran as being associated with a hookah parlour business in the US. However, Jiyaa had not formally confirmed their relationship until the engagement announcement.
The couple had been in a long-distance relationship before getting engaged. Jiyaa mentioned in her post that despite being thousands of miles apart, every conversation with Kaaran felt like home.
Celebs and Fans Congratulate the Couple
Soon after Jiyaa shared her engagement post, fans and celebrities flooded the comments section with congratulatory messages.
Genelia Deshmukh, who worked with Jiyaa in the Marathi film Ved, congratulated her in the comments. Reem Shaikh wrote, “You found your rom-com finally”. Sana Makbul also sent her wishes to the couple.
Palak Purswani shared an emotional comment, writing, “I don’t think anyone deserves this more than you. I’ve seen you pray for this, believe in it, and never stop hoping. Seeing this day finally come is so emotional. My heart is genuinely so happy for you.”
Nyra Banerjee and Karan Jotwani also left their congratulations in the comments section. Fans expressed their joy and excitement for the actress, with many praising the dreamy proposal setup.
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Jiyaa Shankar’s Journey Before the Engagement
Jiyaa Shankar has been in the entertainment industry for over a decade. She began her acting career in 2013 with the Telugu film Entha Andanga Unnave. She made her Tamil debut in 2017 with Kanavu Variyam and appeared in the Telugu romantic comedy Hyderabad Love Story in 2018.
In 2022, she marked her Marathi film debut with Ved, which starred Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D’Souza. She is also known for her roles in television shows like Kaatelal And Sons and Meri Hanikarak Biwi.
Jiyaa gained wider recognition after participating in Bigg Boss OTT 2. During her time on the show, she opened up about a painful past relationship. She spoke about being trapped in a toxic relationship and how she has since become stronger and more focused on choosing peace.
Earlier this year, Jiyaa was at the centre of engagement rumours involving her Bigg Boss OTT 2 co-contestant Abhishek Malhan. In December 2025, she shared a romantic photograph with a mystery man kissing her forehead and wrote, “Let’s leave false rumours in 2025!” without revealing his identity. Her team also issued a statement clarifying that she does not engage in publicity stunts and needed privacy.
With her engagement announcement, Jiyaa has finally introduced the man in her life and begun a new chapter.
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