Actress and VJ Anusha Dandekar has strongly hit back at media reports and social media speculation linking her recent “Thanking God” Instagram post to her ex-boyfriend Karan Kundrra’s engagement. Clarifying that her message had nothing to do with her past relationship, an irritated Anusha criticized netizens and news outlets for drawing wild conclusions and weaving false narratives around her personal life.
The controversy erupted shortly after Karan Kundrra pulled off a grand, romantic proposal for his longtime partner Tejasswi Prakash on the newly debuted Netflix reality series Desi Bling. Following the viral moment, Anusha shared a cryptic note on her Instagram Stories that read, “I’m Thanking God!!! #iykyk.” Given the timing, internet users and gossip portals quickly assumed she was taking a swipe at her former boyfriend’s major relationship milestone.
Anusha Sets the Record Straight
Refusing to let the assumptions slide, Anusha took to social media to blast the unsolicited theories. “Omg. Clearly you don’t know, especially articles!” she wrote. The actress expressed extreme frustration over how her personal gratitude was twisted, stating, “When I talk about something specific, I say so. If I’m Thanking GOD for my own reasons, you still make it about that and then come at me, for your own assumption! Unreal!”
In a follow-up note, she acknowledged the supportive messages pouring into her direct messages from fans who understood her stance. “And for all the cute DM’s, I saw all & I agree. Now everyone can assume what you wrote to me, Love yooou,” she added, effectively putting an end to the unwanted connection being drawn between her and the newly engaged couple.
A History of Past Friction
The public’s quickness to link Anusha’s post to Karan stems from their highly publicized history. The duo dated for nearly five years, from 2016 to 2019, and co-hosted the reality show MTV Love School before officially parting ways in late 2020.
While the breakup happened years ago, the friction between them resurfaced in late 2025 when Anusha opened up on her podcast, Unverified The Podcast.
During the episode, she detailed a past experience where she brought her then-boyfriend onto a lucrative brand campaign for a dating app, only for him to allegedly use the platform to meet other girls. Though she didn’t explicitly name Kundrra, the revelation fueled a wave of infidelity allegations that kept their past relationship in the headlines. However, with her latest clarification, Anusha has made it clear that she has moved forward and her personal space remains entirely her own.