TV actors Aishwarya Shindogi and Shishir Shastry announce engagement

After months of speculation, fan theories and social media sleuthing, television actors and former Bigg Boss Kannada Season 11 contestants Aishwarya Shindogi and Shishir Shastry have made it official. The duo announced their engagement in a joint video recently, putting an end to relationship rumours.In the playful reel, the couple addressed the many labels fans had attached to their bond, from friendship and relationship to situationship. “To everyone wondering what ‘ship’ we are in — friendship, relationship, situationship, or Titanic ship — we aren’t in any of those. We are boarding the ship called life together,” they said, adding that #AISHIR was no longer just a hashtag. They also thanked those who had followed their journey, whether with speculation, trolling or genuine affection“Behind the speculations was a story. Behind the smiles was love. Behind the comments was your curiosity. Today, that story has a name — AISHIR,” read their caption, describing the engagement as the beginning of a lifetime together. The two first bonded inside the Bigg Boss house, where they became emotional anchors for each other. Their frequent public appearances after the show, temple visits across coastal Karnataka and collaborative ventures kept fans guessing about the nature of their relationship. Their recent pairing in the micro-series Rags to Rajakumari further fuelled the buzz.While they had earlier described themselves as close friends and business associates, their off-screen camaraderie continued to make them a favourite among fan pages. With the engagement announcement, the duo has now confirmed what many followers had long suspected. The couple has yet to announce their wedding date; details of the celebrations will be shared in due course.Get the latest Bollywood & Entertainment News, and more. Download the TOI app.Give your child the gift of confidence! Claim your exclusive TOI Masterclass spot today!