Priyanka Chahar promoted Naagin 7 on Bigg Boss 19, where Salman Khan indirectly inquired about her ex-beau Ankit Gupta, fuelling breakup rumours after the pair
Priyanka Chahar Chaudhary made an appearance on Bigg Boss 19 to promote her upcoming show, Naagin 7. During her visit, producer Ekta Kapoor confirmed Priyanka as the lead of the new season, revealing she had wanted to cast her ever since watching her on Bigg Boss 16. What caught the attention was how the show host Salman Khan indirectly asked Priyanka about her rumoured ex-boyfriend, former Bigg Boss contestant Ankit Gupta.
Salman Khan, Priyanka Chahar Chaudhary and Ankit Gupta
As Priyanka was about to leave the stage, Salman asked her, “Woh kidhar hai? Hai ya nai hai woh?” Priyanka simply smiled and chose not to answer. According to many fans, her gesture indicated a “no.”
While many viewers congratulated Priyanka on her exciting new show, some also commented on her rumoured relationship status with Ankit Gupta. One user wrote, “Salman teasing Priyanka was the highlight of the episode! Her reaction said it all pure grace.” Another commented, “She handled it so well! Even without saying anything, her smile gave the answer.”
Priyanka and Ankit’s chemistry on Bigg Boss 16 had sparked dating rumours; however, both repeatedly clarified that they were just good friends. Speculations about trouble in Priyanka and Ankit's relationship began after the two unfollowed each other on social media, sparking breakup rumours among their fans.