Prithvi Shaw And Akriti Agarwal Call Off Engagement; Ali Zafar Backs Katrina Kaif Against Body Shaming | Bollywood News

Last Updated:September 17, 2026, 23:59 IST

Akriti Agarwal and Prithvi Shaw call off their engagement, while Ali Zafar speaks up against the body-shaming faced by Katrina Kaif.

Prithvi Shaw and Akriti Agarwal end their engagement, while Ali Zafar calls out the body-shaming faced by Katrina Kaif.

Akriti Agarwal has announced that she and Indian cricketer Prithvi Shaw have called off their engagement, months after the couple publicly confirmed their relationship. Taking to Instagram, Akriti shared an emotional statement revealing that the two had mutually decided to part ways because of different goals and circumstances concerning their future.

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Ali Zafar has spoken out against the body-shaming faced by his Mere Brother Ki Dulhan co-star Katrina Kaif, urging men to question the beauty standards they impose on women. In a video that has gone viral online, the Pakistani actor-singer reacted to the social media comments about Katrina’s post-pregnancy appearance and called for compassion.

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Anjali Arora has finally responded to the trolling she faced after being cast as Sita in the upcoming film Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha. The film, which also stars Dev Sharma and Rajniesh Duggall, had sparked a wave of reactions after its teaser was released a few weeks ago, with several social media users questioning the casting because Anjali is widely remembered for her viral Kacha Badam reel.

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Actor couple Suriya and Jyotika marked 20 years of marriage with a vow renewal ceremony surrounded by their family and close friends. Videos from the special occasion have surfaced online and are being widely shared on social media.

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Why did Prithvi Shaw and Akriti Agarwal call off their engagement?

Prithvi Shaw and Akriti Agarwal mutually decided to call off their engagement due to different goals and circumstances concerning their future. Akriti shared that their paths were not meant to be together, noting that they had different demands from life and different future goals.

When did cricketer Prithvi Shaw and Akriti Agarwal get engaged?

Prithvi Shaw and Akriti Agarwal officially got engaged on March 8, 2026. The couple shared the news and photos of the proposal on their respective Instagram accounts on that day.

Who is Akriti Agarwal and what is her profession?

Akriti Agarwal is a prominent social media influencer and actress. Originally from Lucknow, she moved to Mumbai and has built a large online following, with over three million followers on Instagram, while also making her acting debut in the Kannada film Trimukha.

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