actor Akriti Agarwal has opened up about the speculations about her relationship with the cricketer Prithvi Shaw after a flurry of social media posts sparked rampant speculation. Many took Akriti Agarwal’s cryptic Instagram story as an indication of trouble in their relationship, with claims that the couple had called off their engagement. With the rumors gaining steam on the internet, Akriti Agarwal decided to clear the air and stated that the assumptions were completely wrong.
Akriti Agarwal dismisses breakup rumours
In response to the growing speculation, Akriti Agarwal shared a detailed clarification Instagram and emphasized that his previous post was never about Prithvi Shaw. “I just want to clear something up. I never mentioned my fiance’s name, nor did I say that our engagement was off or that we had broken up. It was unfortunate that many people assumed it was about him. We are happy together, still engaged and doing great,” she wrote. Akriti Agarwal also pointed out how quickly public figures become the target of rumours. “A single post, without any name or context, can lead people to jump to conclusions that aren’t even true,” he added.
Akriti Agarwal says the rumors unfairly affected Prithvi Shaw’s reputation
The actor admitted that she never intended to issue a clarification, but felt compelled to speak out after the rumors began to affect her fiance’s image. “I never wanted to post this clarification. But when my partner’s dignity became the subject of so many posts, I had to respond. People in the public eye are constantly judged on speculation rather than facts,” he said. Akriti further revealed that the original Instagram story had only been meant for her close friends. “One small mistake has ended up costing the person I love his reputation. Even now, I don’t want to reveal who this story was about because I believe karma will bring justice in due time,” he wrote.
The couple continues to share happy moments despite online rumours
The controversy started after Akriti Agarwal posted a cryptic message mentioning betrayal without naming anyone, leading many social media users to assume she was referring to Prithvi Shaw. Later, she shared another story saying, “Many don’t understand!” , before issuing its detailed clarification. Despite the online chat, the couple continues to show their relationship publicly. Their engagement pictures remain pinned on Akriti Agarwal’s Instagram profile, while Prithvi Shaw has also shared several affectionate posts celebrating their engagement and special occasions. Now, the speculation is over with Akriti Agarwal’s latest statement confirming that the couple is very much together and the viral speculation was based on a misunderstanding and not facts.