Television’s darling, Jiyaa Shankar, is engaged. Putting rumours and speculations around her dating life to rest, the 31-year-old introduced her fiance to her fans on social media on Wednesday. While Jiya is an actor, her beau doesn’t belong to the industry. Jiyaa’s partner’s name is Kaaran Dhanak. She shared pictures from an emotional and sweet proposal. Celebrities congratulated her on social media after the engagement announcement. Jiyaa and Kaaran are yet to confirm their wedding date. As of now, they are happily engaged and gearing up to start a new chapter in their lives.
Who is Kaaran Dhanak?
Jiyaa has been a successful actress on Indian television. She got engaged to Kaaran, who is said to be a U.S based businessman. Rumours of their relationship sparked early this year when Shankar welcomed 2026 with him. Though she did not reveal his face, the internet was quick to identify him as . Reportedly, he runs a hookah parlour in the U.S.
Jiyaa Shankar and Kaaran Dhanak
Jiyaa Shankar’s rumoured relationships
Previously, Jiyaa was rumoured to be dating and then Abhishek Malhan or Fukra Insaan after participating in Bigg Boss OTT season 2 in 2023. In early 2026, her relationship with Kaaran became the talk of the town.
Who is Jiyaa Shankar?
Born in a Maharashtrian household in Mumbai, was raised by her single mother, Surekha Gavli, after her father left them when she was 13. On Bigg Boss OTT 2, she revealed her surname is not Shankar, but she adopted it to disassociate her identity from that of her father. When Elvish asked her about her father and the relationship they share, she said that they haven’t spoken to each other and isn’t aware of his whereabouts either. “He has another daughter from his second marriage. He has a wife and a daughter. He has moved on in life. Why will he bother about us now?” she shared.
She recalled, “When I was a kid and if anyone would ever say something to me, I would run to my father and complain and he would take a stand for me. He was very protective towards me. Whenever I feel unsafe or if I’m not able to give it back to someone, I miss him a lot.”
Jiyaa Shankar
Jiyaa shot to fame with Kaatelal & Sons. She also did the supernatural show, Pishachini. Shankar made her Marathi debut with Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia Deshmukh’s Majili remake, Ved. Jiyaa then participated in .