‘Our paths are not meant to be together’

Indian cricketer Prithvi Shaw and actor Akriti Agarwal have called off their engagement. The couple ended their relationship six months after announcing their plans to marry.

Akriti confirmed the news through an emotional message on her Instagram account. She explained that both individuals mutually agreed to part ways after considering their differing life situations.

Akriti shared the update to clear the air about where they stand. She noted that arriving at the choice was hard for both of them.

"With a heavy heart, I would like to share that my fiancé and I have decided to part ways due to different goals and circumstances for our future."

The actor explained that mutual respect and affection remain between them. Even so, their paths could no longer run in the same direction.

As much as we love and care for each other, we've come to accept that our paths are not meant to be together she wrote.

She emphasized that personal responsibilities played a big role in their choice. Both partners realized that their current priorities did not align well.

"With our responsibilities and the circumstances we are currently facing, we have mutually decided to go our separate ways," she added.

She wished Shaw well as they step into new chapters in their lives. She hoped for calm and joy for both of them moving ahead.

"I genuinely wish nothing but the best, peace, and happiness for both of us as we move forward," she wrote.

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Akriti ended her statement by requesting privacy from the public. She asked followers to avoid guessing or spreading gossip about their breakup.

Prithvi Shaw and Akriti Agarwal had announced their engagement in March 2026. The couple shared warm pictures from their private ceremony on social media.

Shaw used cricket terms to express his joy to his fans. He appeared delighted to share the major personal milestone with everyone.

"From sixes on the field to a lifetime of hits off it. She's my perfect innings!" Shaw wrote in his original post.

The pair had made their relationship public right before the IPL 2026 season. Supporters of the cricketer sent warm congratulations across multiple social platforms.

Shaw entered the 2026 season with big professional ambitions. He wanted to use the IPL tournament to press for a spot on the Indian national team.

The tournament did not unfold according to his hopes. Team management kept the opening batter on the bench through the entire campaign.

Sitting out every match gave him no chance to show his batting form. The lack of playing time stalled his push for an international comeback.

The professional setback arrived during a period of rising public interest in his personal life. He stayed out of the media spotlight during those tough weeks.

The first public signs of strain in their relationship surfaced in July. Akriti posted several cryptic messages that drew immediate notice from online followers.

One message appeared to refer to betrayal in a personal relationship. She did not name the cricketer directly in any of those messages.

"I got cheated so many times, yet I never said a word. Still can't believe that after taking one step ahead…" she wrote.

A second message deepened the growing speculation among cricket and movie fans. Many wondered whether the relationship had hit a breaking point.

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"Everything is true, every rumour is true. What you see on social media about him." she wrote in that update.

Fans soon noticed that Akriti had taken down their engagement pictures from her profile. She also unfollowed the cricketer on Instagram during that period.

The digital moves fueled intense debates across sports forums and entertainment portals. Observers debated whether the upcoming wedding was already off.

Akriti returned to social media shortly afterward to calm the chatter. She insisted that her earlier posts were not about her fiancé.

She explained that the angry remarks were directed toward private friends. She told her followers that she and Shaw remained happy and united.

We are happy together, still engaged, and doing absolutely fine, she stated. at the time.