Priyanka Chahar Choudhary Calls Ankit Gupta ‘Marriage Material’, Says She Does Not ‘Regret’ Breakup | Television News

Last Updated:October 01, 2026, 08:55 IST

Priyanka and Ankit first met while working together on the TV show Udaariyaan. Their on-screen chemistry became popular and the two developed a close friendship off screen as well.

Priyanka Chahar Choudhary calls Ankit Gupta ‘marriage material’.

Priyanka Chahar Choudhary has opened up about her equation with ex-boyfriend Ankit Gupta, months after reports of their split made headlines. During her appearance on Balaji Telefilms’ podcast Honestly Why Not, the actress spoke about her past relationship with Ankit and revealed that she would still choose him for marriage.

During the Rapid Fire round, Priyanka was asked to choose between Ankit Gupta, Abhishek Malhan and Namik Paul for “kill, marry and hookup”. While the actress picked Abhishek for “kill” and Namik for a hookup, she opted for Ankit for marriage. Explaining her choice, she said, “I would like to marry Ankit Gupta; he is marriage material for sure.”

Priyanka was then asked if she regretted ending her relationship with Ankit. The actress made it clear that she does not hold any regrets about the decisions. “I don’t regret anything in my life; whatever decision I made, it’s fine,” she said and then added, “Ex ko ex rehne do.”

Priyanka Chahar Choudhary And Ankit Gupta’s Past

Priyanka and Ankit first met while working together on the TV show Udaariyaan. Their on-screen chemistry as Tejo and Fateh became popular and the two developed a close friendship off screen as well.

Their bond received further attention when they participated in Bigg Boss 16. Although neither actor publicly confirmed their relationship at the time, their closeness and frequent appearances together led to persistent speculation that they were dating. Priyanka had also spoken about having feelings for Ankit during the reality show.

However, in March 2026, rumours of their breakup shocked everyone. Rumours further intensified after the two unfollowed each other on Instagram. Reports claimed that they had parted ways after being together for years.

Priyanka later addressed the relationship in the Honestly Why Not podcast, saying that a relationship does not necessarily become bad simply because two people are no longer together. “It’s between him and me. A lot of times, it’s not necessary for a relationship to be good only when two people are together,” she said.

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What did Priyanka Chahar Choudhary say about Ankit Gupta on the Honestly Why Not podcast?

During her appearance on Balaji Telefilms’ podcast Honestly Why Not, Priyanka Chahar Choudhary called Ankit Gupta marriage material, stating she would still choose him for marriage during a rapid-fire round. She also noted that she does not regret her past decisions regarding their relationship.

How did Priyanka Chahar Choudhary and Ankit Gupta first meet?

Priyanka and Ankit first met while working together on the television show Udaariyaan, where their on-screen chemistry as Tejo and Fateh gained widespread popularity and led to a close off-screen friendship. Their bond later received even more public attention when they participated together in Bigg Boss 16.

When did Priyanka Chahar Choudhary and Ankit Gupta breakup rumours start?

Rumours of the couple’s breakup shocked fans in March 2026, intensifying further after the two unfollowed each other on Instagram following years of speculation about their relationship. Priyanka later addressed the split by stating that a relationship does not necessarily have to be bad simply because two people are no longer together.

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