YouTuber Fukra Insaan breaks silence on “disappointing pattern” of relationship link-ups; Jiya Shankar goes Insta-official with a mystery man to shut down speculation.
January 2, 2026: Abhishek Malhan, the popular YouTuber known as Fukra Insaan, has delivered a stinging rebuke to ongoing social media speculation regarding an alleged engagement with his former Bigg Boss OTT 2 co-contestant, Jiya Shankar.
Taking to Instagram on January 1, 2026, the content creator expressed his frustration over what he described as a baseless and repetitive narrative.
The rumours gained momentum following viral posts on X (formerly Twitter) and entertainment portals like Telly Khazana, which claimed the duo had made their relationship public and were set to wed. Abhishek, however, made it clear that his association with Jiya was a professional chapter that closed three years ago. “I don’t entertain or participate in such games, assumptions, or unnecessary speculation,” he wrote, urging the audience to notice the “pattern” of these stories resurfacing annually without context.
Jiya Shankar’s Subtle Shut-Down
While Abhishek opted for a direct statement, Jiya Shankar took a more visual route to quash the “AbhiYa” shippers’ hopes. A few days prior, she shared a romantic photograph featuring a mystery man gently kissing her on the forehead.
- The Caption: “Let’s leave false rumours in 2025!”
- The Message: By debuting her new relationship, Jiya effectively distanced herself from the Abhishek Malhan narrative.
- Past Stance: In late 2024, Jiya had already issued a stern warning to “Panda Gang” (Abhishek’s fanbase) and meme pages, stating that her friendship with the YouTuber no longer existed and asking them to keep her family’s name out of “filthy” online chatter.
The “AbhiYa” History
The two first became a “shipped” couple during their stint in the Bigg Boss OTT 2 house in 2023. Their chemistry led to a successful music video collaboration, Judaiyaan, which further fueled dating rumours. However, both stars have consistently maintained that they were never more than friends, with their bond reportedly hitting a rough patch shortly after the reality show concluded.