Shanaya Kapoor just dropped a bombshell about her past relationship that has everyone talking. The actor revealed she caught her then-boyfriend messaging five different women while they were on what she thought was a romantic vacation overseas. The confession came during her appearance on the podcast Relationshit Advice, where she didn’t hold back about the betrayal.
The “Perfect” Trip That Turned Into a Nightmare
Shanaya described the moment as the “scariest” experience she’d ever had in a relationship. Picture this: She’s abroad with her boyfriend, living what she believed was a dream romance. “I was thinking, ‘This is it. It’s too good to be true. What a life, wow. This is the best relationship,'” she recalled.
The discovery happened almost by accident. As they were getting ready for dinner, he asked her to book a cab. Her phone was dead, so she used his instead. That’s when everything unraveled.
While unlocking his phone to call the ride, a message notification popped up. It was from his ex-girlfriend. Shanaya opened the chat and found inappropriate exchanges. But here’s the thing—it didn’t stop there. “The second girl popped up, the third girl, the fourth, the fifth. There were five girls he was messaging,” she revealed. He was talking to all of them as if he were completely single.
The Snapchat SOS and Ananya Panday’s Advice
In shock, Shanaya immediately screenshot the conversations and sent them to her close friends via Snapchat, asking what to do. Among those friends was actor Ananya Panday, who told her to leave immediately. “My friend, Ananya (Panday) was like, ‘Catch a train and just come here.’ We were pretty close by… I was like, ‘I can’t just catch a fucking train, what do I do?’ This whole dinner, I’m pretending like everything’s okay,” Shanaya explained.
Being in a foreign country made the situation even more complicated. She felt stuck and vulnerable, so she did what she thought was best at the time—she pretended everything was fine.
For the next three days, Shanaya kept up the act. Dinners, outings, sightseeing—all while processing the betrayal internally. Eventually, her boyfriend sensed something was off. His solution? He bought her an expensive pair of earrings to make things right.
The “Guilty Earrings” She Still Wears
When he gave her the gift, Shanaya confronted him and sarcastically called them “guilty earrings.” The relationship ended soon after, but she admitted she still owns and wears the earrings today. “I earned them,” she joked.
When confronted about the messages, her ex reportedly downplayed everything, claiming it was “just messaging” and nothing physical had happened. For Shanaya, that argument didn’t hold water. She made it clear that emotional cheating is still cheating, and that boundary had been crossed beyond repair.
Why This Story Matters Now
Shanaya Kapoor is currently promoting her latest film Tu Yaa Main, where she stars alongside Adarsh Gourav. Directed by Bejoy Nambiar, the film releases on February 13 and faces stiff competition from Vishal Bharadwaj’s O Romeo, featuring Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri.
Her candid revelation about relationship betrayal has struck a chord with fans who appreciate her honesty. In an industry where image is everything, Shanaya’s willingness to share such a personal story shows a refreshing authenticity. The incident also highlights how emotional infidelity can be just as damaging as physical cheating—a conversation that’s increasingly relevant in today’s digital dating landscape.
The Bigger Conversation Around Emotional Cheating
Shanaya’s story opens up an important dialogue about what constitutes cheating in modern relationships. While her ex-boyfriend argued that messaging didn’t count because nothing physical happened, many relationship experts would disagree. Emotional intimacy with multiple people while in a committed relationship crosses boundaries that can’t be undone.
The actor’s experience resonates with countless people who’ve faced similar situations. Her decision to speak openly about it removes some of the shame and isolation that often comes with being cheated on. And let’s be honest—the detail about keeping the “guilty earrings” is both hilarious and relatable. Sometimes the best revenge is living well and looking good while doing it.
