Kushal Tandon Denies Shreya Kalra’s Role in Shivangi Joshi Breakup: “Not at All True”
Mumbai, August 13, 2026: Actor Kushal Tandon has addressed speculation surrounding his past relationship with actress Shivangi Joshi, firmly denying claims that influencer and reality-TV personality Shreya Kalra was responsible for their breakup.
The controversy resurfaced after Shreya made allegations about Kushal during her appearance on Lock Upp 2. She had claimed that Kushal flirted with her through messages while he was dating Shivangi. The comments subsequently triggered renewed discussion about what led to the end of Kushal and Shivangi's relationship.
Kushal gives a clear response
Addressing the speculation, Kushal rejected the suggestion that Shreya had anything to do with his separation from Shivangi.
In an interaction reported by Mid-Day, the actor categorically denied the claim and said Shreya had “nothing to do with” his relationship with Shivangi or its reported end. The clarification comes after Shreya's name became increasingly linked to the breakup in social-media discussions.
Kushal also revealed that Shreya had contacted him directly after the controversy surrounding her comments. According to his account, she wanted to address the rumours and explain her position after being dragged into speculation about his personal life.
How Shreya Kalra became part of the controversy
The controversy began after Shreya discussed Kushal and Shivangi's relationship on Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa.
Shreya alleged that Kushal had flirted with her over text while he was reportedly dating Shivangi. She also made comments about Shivangi's emotional state during their time working together. Those allegations quickly generated headlines and prompted discussion among fans of the two television actors.
However, the allegations were not left unanswered.
Kushal's sister Tina Tandon previously defended the actor, urging people not to form conclusions based on only one side of the story.
Kushal has now personally addressed the specific question of whether Shreya caused his breakup with Shivangi, making his position clear that she did not.
Kushal and Shivangi's relationship
Kushal and Shivangi met while working together on the television series Barsatein – Mausam Pyaar Ka. Their on-screen chemistry attracted significant attention, and reports of their relationship quickly became popular among television audiences.
The pair eventually confirmed that they were dating. In 2025, Kushal publicly acknowledged that they had separated, bringing an end to a relationship that had been closely followed by fans.
Their breakup subsequently generated considerable speculation, particularly because neither actor publicly provided extensive details about the reasons behind their separation.
That lack of information left room for rumours, including the later suggestion that Shreya might have played a role.
Shreya's name gets dragged into breakup rumours
The renewed attention has placed Shreya at the centre of a controversy involving two actors with whom she has been connected through television and entertainment circles.
Following her comments on the reality show, social-media users began discussing whether her alleged interactions with Kushal could have contributed to his breakup with Shivangi.
Kushal's latest statement directly challenges that narrative.
Rather than allowing speculation to continue, he has clarified that Shreya was not the reason for his separation from Shivangi. His statement also appears intended to distinguish the allegations made on the reality show from the actual circumstances of his past relationship.
Shivangi has largely stayed private
While the controversy has continued to generate discussion, Shivangi Joshi has generally maintained privacy about the details of her personal life.
The actress and Kushal were frequently in the spotlight during their relationship, but both have avoided providing extensive public explanations about why they decided to part ways.
As a result, many claims surrounding their breakup remain speculation rather than established facts.
Kushal's latest remarks are therefore important because they directly address one particular rumour: the suggestion that Shreya Kalra caused the breakup.
Kushal's message puts speculation in perspective
Kushal's denial does not reveal the actual reason behind his separation from Shivangi, but it does remove Shreya from the explanation, at least according to his account.
The actor's comments also highlight how quickly statements made on reality television can become the basis for wider online speculation about celebrities' private relationships.
For now, Kushal's position is straightforward: Shreya Kalra was not responsible for his breakup with Shivangi Joshi.
The controversy may continue to attract attention as the reality show and its contestants remain in the spotlight, but any further details about Kushal and Shivangi's relationship will ultimately depend on what the former couple themselves chooses to reveal.
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