Prithvi Shaw, Akriti Agarwal break off engagement after 6 months: What really happened? Know the complete story

Indian cricketer Prithvi Shaw and social media personality Akriti Agarwal have reportedly called off their engagement after six months. The couple exchanged rings in March 2026 and had publicly shared their relationship with fans. However, their engagement has now come to an end, with Akriti confirming their separation on social media on Thursday, September 17.

Akriti shared an emotional statement on Instagram and confirmed that the decision to part ways was mutual. She explained that the couple realised they had different goals and circumstances for the future. She also said that they continue to have love and care for each other but have accepted that their paths are no longer meant to be together.

The announcement has attracted attention from fans and followers of both Prithvi Shaw and Akriti Agarwal. Akriti has requested privacy as they move forward on separate paths. 

In this article, we will share the complete details about Prithvi Shaw and Akriti Agarwal's engagement, their separation and what really happened between them.

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From "Perfect innings" to parting ways — Inside Prithvi Shaw and Akriti Agarwal's whirlwind love story

Prithvi Shaw and Akriti Agarwal announced their engagement on March 8, 2026, by sharing pictures from their engagement ceremony. The couple proudly showed their engagement rings and shared their happiness with fans. The Delhi Capitals cricketer described Akriti as his “perfect innings” in a now-deleted social media post. Their engagement date also coincided with International Women’s Day. Akriti, who was born in Lucknow, later moved to Mumbai, where she completed her Bachelor of Management Studies from Nirmala Memorial Foundation College.

Akriti Agarwal became popular through short-form videos and later built a strong presence on Instagram after TikTok was banned in India. She has gained more than 3 million followers and also runs a YouTube channel where she shares lifestyle content and vlogs. With her growing popularity, Akriti is reportedly set to make her acting debut in the Telugu psychological thriller Trimukha. Her journey from social media creator to actress has added another chapter to her growing career in entertainment.

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The relationship between Prithvi Shaw and Akriti Agarwal reportedly came into the spotlight in 2025, when they were seen together at public events and festivals, including Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. Their appearances sparked dating rumours among fans and on social media. However, the couple kept their relationship private and did not officially confirm their romance for some time. Their engagement announcement in March 2026 finally made their relationship public after months of speculation.

Akriti Agarwal's full statement: "Our paths are not meant to be together"

Akriti Agarwal has confirmed that she and her fiancé, Prithvi Shaw, have decided to part ways. In her statement, she said, “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. As much as we love and care for each other, we've come to accept that our paths are not meant to be together.

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“With our responsibilities and the circumstances we are currently facing, we have mutually decided to go our separate ways. I genuinely wish nothing but the best, peace, and happiness for both of us as we move forward. I kindly request everyone to respect our privacy during this difficult time and refrain from speculating or making assumptions about the reasons behind our decision.

“Thank you for understanding and respecting our space.” She concluded.

Timeline: Their Ganesh Chaturthi debut, March engagement, July breakup scare, and now the final Split

Prithvi Shaw and Akriti Agarwal’s relationship appeared to mark a new beginning. The couple was first spotted together during Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in 2025 before making their engagement official in March 2026. Shaw had also reportedly bought a house as he prepared to start a fresh chapter. However, a few months later, their relationship came under public attention after reports of trouble between the couple began circulating online.

On July 5, Akriti allegedly shared a cryptic Instagram story saying that she had been “cheated so many times.” Although she did not name Shaw or anyone else, the post quickly went viral, with fans speculating that it was about the cricketer. Around the same period, another controversy involving Shaw surfaced online after screenshots and claims connected him with Dr. Sejal Pawar and fellow cricketer Ayush Badoni. 

The claims have circulated on social media, but the screenshots and allegations have not been independently established as facts. Akriti had also reportedly continued to follow Shaw and kept their engagement posts on her social media at the time.

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The Sejal Pawar controversy added another layer to the growing attention around Shaw’s personal life. Pawar herself became a topic of discussion after a clip from comedian Pranit More’s show went viral, followed by criticism of comments she made during the interaction. 

The separate social-media claims involving Shaw and Badoni further fueled online speculation. Akriti has now publicly confirmed that her engagement with Shaw is over, saying that they decided to part ways because of different goals and circumstances. What began as a new chapter for the couple has now ended with their decision to go their separate ways.