Cinema VinesTelevision and film actress Jiya Shankar confirmed her engagement on August 6, sharing the joyous news on her social media accounts. The 26‑year‑old star, who recently finished a stint on Bigg Boss OTT 2, posted a series of romantic photographs with her partner, entrepreneur and corporate professional Kaaran Dhanak, and added a heartfelt caption detailing their long‑distance romance.
In the post, Shankar reflected on how love arrived when she least expected it, thanking Dhanak for standing by her through life’s highs and lows. She wrote, “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 went on to describe the couple’s journey, noting that each day they chose one another despite the distance.
Shankar described Dhanak as her “goofball,” “best friend,” and “ABCD,” and concluded her note with a promise of a future together: “Life is definitely an adventure with you and it happens to be my favourite rom‑com. I can’t 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.” The accompanying photos showed the pair kissing, walking hand‑in‑hand and posing in pastel outfits against a lush outdoor backdrop.
Although Kaaran Dhanak keeps a low profile in the entertainment world, he is known as a successful entrepreneur and corporate professional. The engagement announcement marks the first time the couple has made their relationship public, sparking excitement among fans of Shankar’s work on television and film.
