Kanika Dhillon quashes rumours of linkup with Sahil Sangha, says media is 'laughable, despicable'

Mumbai: Writer Kanika Dhillon on Friday slammed media reports claiming that she was the reason behind Sahil Sangha’s split from actor Dia Mirza.

Dia, who announced her separation with Sahil on Thursday in a joint statement, also came out in her support, saying it was “unfortunate” that a section of media had dragged the Manmarziyaan writer’s name in their split.

Kanika and director Prakash Kovelamudi also revealed on Thursday that they had split two years ago though they collaborated as a writer and director on Judgementall Hai Kya .

Media reports in Mumbai claimed that Kanika and Sahil’s growing friendship was the reason behind both the couple’s decision to split.

“It’s ridiculous how two individual reports are being interlinked. I have never met Dia or Sahil in my entire life. This is baseless and malicious,” Kanika said in a statement.

She also took to Twitter to slam the report saying tabloids should be “a little more responsible”.

“Laughable-despicable-irresponsible! Fiction writing is my job… Just because two news items come at the same time, they can’t be interlinked. It’s not a potpourri… Please get over it and let us get back to work,” she wrote.

Check out Kanika Dhillon’s tweet

Laughable-Despicable-Irresponsible! Fiction writing is my job!Can tabloids b a lill more responsible pls? Jst bcos 2news items come at d same time-They can’t b interlinked! It’s not a potpourri! Hav NEVER met Diya/ Sahil in my ENTIRE life! Pls get over it n let us get back 2work!

— Kanika Dhillon (@KanikaDhillon) August 2, 2019

Dia, in a social media post, said she was upset to see Kanika’s image being tarnished like that. Check out Dia Mirza’s posts

1) This is to clarify and put to rest all kind of speculation that is being bandied about by a certain section of the media regarding my separation with Sahil. It is most unfortunate to see the level of irresponsibility exercised.

— Dia Mirza (@deespeak) August 2, 2019

2) What is even more unfortunate is that our colleagues names are being tarnished and maligned by this media. As a woman I will not stand for another woman’s name being used so irresponsibly to perpetuate a lie.

— Dia Mirza (@deespeak) August 2, 2019

3)There is absolutely no truth to the alleged reports and no third person is the reason for Sahil and I to part ways. We have requested the media to be graceful and allow us this time for some privacy. Really hope they can respect that.

— Dia Mirza (@deespeak) August 2, 2019

“This is to clarify and put to rest all kind of speculation that is being bandied about by a certain section of the media regarding my separation with Sahil. It is most unfortunate to see the level of irresponsibility exercised.

“What is even more unfortunate is that our colleagues names are being tarnished and maligned by this media. As a woman, I will not stand for another woman’s name being used so irresponsibly to perpetuate a lie,” she wrote.

In a series of posts, the actor-activist said their request for privacy should be respected by the media.

I am so sorry Kanika that people can be so disgraceful. All my love to you. https://t.co/vg5O6jPAea

— Dia Mirza (@deespeak) August 2, 2019

“I am so sorry Kanika that people can be so disgraceful. All my love to you,” she added. Kanika also responded to Dia’s tweet and thanked her.

Thank u! @deespeak always admired ur work.. and now admire u more for ur graciousness and what u stand for as a woman and as a person!! Much love and big hug! https://t.co/IJ1bV3XKnj

— Kanika Dhillon (@KanikaDhillon) August 2, 2019

“Thank you Dia. Always admired your work.. And now admire you more for your graciousness and what you stand for as a woman and as a person.”