Overview
- Screenshots of an Instagram Story in which Akriti Agarwal wrote that she had been “cheated so many times” went viral on Sunday, then disappeared from her account, prompting widespread speculation that the message referred to her fiancé Prithvi Shaw.
- Hours after the screenshot circulated, Akriti posted a second, short Story reading “Misunderstood by many!” which renewed online debate without naming anyone or offering specifics.
- Reports about visible social‑media signals have conflicted: some outlets and fans said Akriti unfollowed Shaw and removed engagement photos, while others reported the accounts still follow each other or that photos were restored, leaving the timeline unclear.
- Neither party initially issued a public statement to verify the claims, but Akriti later said she never announced a separation and called the earlier post misunderstood, asserting they remain engaged and expressing concern for her partner’s reputation.
- The episode highlights how Instagram Stories’ 24‑hour lifespan and circulating screenshots can create a persistent but hard‑to‑verify record, and coverage has been shaped by Shaw’s recent benching, fitness issues and past off‑field controversies.