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Kushal Tandon Confirms Breakup With Shivangi Joshi in Deleted Late-Night Post

“It’s Been 5 Months” — Kushal’s Brief Instagram Story Reveals Quiet Split With Shivangi Joshi

Mumbai, June 15: A late-night post. A sudden silence. And just like that, one of Indian television’s most adored couples, Kushal Tandon and Shivangi Joshi, are no longer together — or so Kushal quietly let on.

At exactly 2:30 AM on June 15, Tandon surprised fans by sharing a brief, emotionally raw message via Instagram Story. “To all the people I love,” it began. “Just wanted to say, me and Shivangi are not together any more, it’s been 5 months so yes.” He deleted it within minutes. But the internet never forgets.

Kushal Tandon Confirms Breakup

The Five-Minute Confession

The confession may have vanished quickly, but it was enough. Screenshots of the message spread like wildfire — across Reddit, fan accounts, and entertainment pages by sunrise. According to Free Press Journal, the post was live for about five minutes before Kushal took it down, suggesting the breakup happened back in January 2025.

And that one line — “it’s been 5 months” — set off a chain reaction of speculation, sadness, and endless scrolls through old posts.

From On-Screen Fire to Off-Screen Romance

Their chemistry was impossible to miss on Barsatein – Mausam Pyar Ka, a romantic drama that aired between July 2023 and February 2024. By all accounts, sparks flew both in front of and behind the camera. They started dating shortly after filming began, and by October 2024, they’d gone public.

Tandon didn’t hold back in interviews — hinting at long-term plans and even marriage, according to BollywoodShaadis. Fans dubbed them “ShivaShal,” and for a while, the love seemed real, warm, and refreshingly drama-free.

Trouble Was Brewing — You Just Had to Look

The signs were subtle at first. Then they weren’t.

First, both actors quietly unfollowed each other on Instagram. Then came the digital scrubbing — shared photos disappeared, comment histories wiped clean. Observers also noticed that Kushal didn’t send any public wishes for Shivangi’s new show launch, an odd move considering his once-effusive support.

As Siasat noted, followers picked up on the silence, questioning whether a split had already taken place — with no confirmation in sight.

Was It a Slip or a Statement?

The timing of Kushal’s post — in the early hours of a Sunday — has raised more questions than it answered. Was it a calculated announcement or an emotional slip? Some fans have wondered aloud whether he meant to post it at all, especially given that he deleted it so quickly.

As reported by Zee News, netizens have speculated whether Kushal might’ve been “under the influence” when he posted the story — though no concrete evidence supports that theory. Others think it might’ve been a PR distraction, pointing to the looming monsoon season premiere schedules.

Whatever the reason, the tone of the message felt raw. Not stylized, not rehearsed. Just honest — and maybe a little too late.

Shivangi’s Silence Speaks Volumes

On the other side, Shivangi Joshi has yet to comment — publicly or privately. Her social media shows no trace of the relationship, but also no reaction to the post. Just professional updates, promotions, and the kind of neutral content celebrities often use to keep boundaries up.

As of this writing, neither she nor her team has acknowledged Kushal’s post or confirmed any breakup.

This silence has only deepened the mystery. Was the breakup mutual? Was it amicable? Did Shivangi even know Kushal was going to say something?

No Photo, No Caption — But All Too Real

There was no PR rollout. No joint statement. No vague “we remain friends” press note. Just a one-liner in the middle of the night.

And yet, it may have been the most genuine thing Kushal could’ve posted.

The comment “it’s been 5 months” says more than most celebrity statements ever do. It suggests that for half a year, the couple lived with the reality of their breakup while fans still believed in the illusion. That kind of silence isn’t easy — especially in the relentless spotlight of Indian television fandoms.

The Digital Divide: From Intimacy to Absence

These days, breakups don’t just happen between two people. They unfold across apps, timelines, and fan theories. What begins with chemistry ends with unfollows and archived memories. For Kushal and Shivangi, the journey from sharing hearts to deleting each other played out in full digital view.

And even though the words are now gone from his Story, they’ve already left a permanent mark online.

What Happens Next?

Right now, it’s anyone’s guess. Neither party seems eager to say more, and perhaps, they don’t owe anyone an explanation. But one thing’s for sure — their story has changed. What was once one of TV’s most promising romances has quietly come to an end, not with a bang, but with a five-minute post in the dead of night.

And sometimes, that’s the only closure fans will get.


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