Shanaya Kapoor’s trauma confession ignites buzz: Did Karan Kothari cheat & are they back together?

Shanaya Kapoor is not holding back this promotion season. As Tu Yaa Main hit theatres today, the actress found herself at the centre of a viral moment after sharing a very personal story during a stand-up roast session at Habitat. While promoting the survival thriller alongside Adarsh Gourav, Shanaya surprised everyone by opening up about a painful relationship episode, and the internet has been talking about it ever since.

A Roast Night That Turned Personal

At a comedy panel, Shanaya was asked about the scariest thing she had faced in a relationship. What began as a light-hearted roast quickly turned serious.

She revealed that she once discovered her then-boyfriend had cheated on her with five women, and she found out while booking an Uber on his phone during a vacation. Furious but stuck on the trip, she stayed on for three more days before confronting him. On the third day, sensing tension, the boyfriend gifted her expensive earrings. That did not smooth things over. Shanaya said she ended the relationship but kept the earrings.

She also shared that her friend Ananya Panday was vacationing nearby during Christmas and had asked her to take a train and join her. Shanaya admitted she was confused and waited before facing the situation head-on.

Reddit Reacts And Karan Kothari’s Name Pops Up

Soon after the clip went viral, Reddit users began speculating. Many wondered if the “ex” she mentioned was her rumoured current boyfriend, Mumbai-based businessman Karan Kothari.

Some comments claimed he has been messaging multiple women in Mumbai and Delhi. Others questioned why Shanaya waited three days before breaking up, with a few sarcastically suggesting she stayed for the earrings.

The chatter intensified because Shanaya has been widely linked to Karan Kothari, son of jeweller Avinash Kothari. The two reportedly met during their university days in Los Angeles and have been seen together at several Bollywood gatherings. Adding to the confusion, Shanaya was spotted with Karan at the screening of Tu Yaa Main last night, sparking fresh curiosity about whether they are still together or if the story refers to someone else entirely.

All Eyes on Tu Yaa Main

Amid the relationship buzz, Shanaya and Adarsh Gourav are celebrating the release of their film. Directed by Bejoy Nambiar, Tu Yaa Main follows two social media influencers from contrasting worlds who set out to create a viral video. Things spiral when they are stranded in the wilderness, facing crocodiles, survival challenges, and their own ego clashes. Early reviews have been largely positive, with critics praising the tense atmosphere and performances.

For now, Shanaya’s candid confession has added an unexpected layer of intrigue to the film’s promotions and the internet clearly isn’t done dissecting it yet.