Harshad Chopda is a popular name of Indian television, who has won fans’ hearts with projects like Bepannah, Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, Tere Liye, Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil, Humsafars and Dil Se Di Dua… Saubhagyavati Bhava? The 43-year-old actor has been part of the television industry for over a decade and is beloved by youngsters and older generations alike. Owing to his rising career, his personal life is a sphere of great interest. Recently, in June 2026, on Lock Upp 2, Harshad made a rare comment on his cheating ex-girlfriend, who ditched him for his best friend. Here are the alleged names that fit the narrative.
What did Harshad Chopda say about his cheating ex-girlfriend and best friend?
While on Lock Upp season 2, Harshad Chopda learned that he would share a cell with Shivangi Joshi. Following that, he revealed a secret about himself, sharing that he lost his best friend and girlfriend together when they started a relationship behind his back. He felt betrayed as his closest people cheated on him. He was visibly emotional when he even recalled the incident, even when it took place over a decade ago, in 2010. He mentioned he had been with his best friend since they were kids, and thus, the betrayal broke him from the inside. Opening up on how hard it was for Harshad to deal with it, he stated:
“I lost two of the most important people in my life. Ever since then I’ve struggled to trust people and open up. It is a secret I’ve never shared with anyone. I lost my friend and my girlfriend…My girlfriend cheated on me with my best friend. From that time onwards, I’m a little wary. That’s it, that is my secret.”
Who are Harshad Chopda’s cheating ex-girlfriend and best friend?
Harshad Chopda leads a very private life and keeps his social media and public comments restricted to his professional endeavours. Naturally, he kept the identities of his cheating ex-girlfriend and best friend hidden, despite sharing the heartbreak they caused him. However, the alleged individuals involved in the case are almost an open secret in telly town. For years, online chatter and media reports pointed at Kumkum Bhagya fame, Sriti Jha and her ex, Harshad Chopda’s best friend, Kunal Karan Kapoor.
Sriti and Harshad worked together in Dil Se Di Dua…Saubhagyawati Bhava and were rumoured to be dating during the serial’s filming; however, they never publicly confirmed the romance. Reports claimed that they dated for a year, after which the romance fell apart. The rumours intensified when he left the show over creative differences, and she resigned shortly after. Years later, it was alleged that the breakup occurred due to Sriti cheating on Harshad with Na Bole Tum Na Maine Kuch Kaha fame, Kunal Karan Kapoor.
It is worth noting that Kunal and Harshad were inseparable best buddies, a bond they formed while co-starring in the 2006 military drama, Left Right Left. However, they were reported to have fallen apart due to the cheating incident. During Sriti’s relationship with Harshad, she reportedly grew closer and more inclined towards Kunal, owing to their shared interests in travelling, reading, and photography. Harshad allegedly felt betrayed by their growing closeness, causing a permanent rift between the two best friends.
Since then, Harshad and Kunal reportedly completely stopped speaking to each other. Harshad’s dynamics with Sriti were also similar, leading to their end of professional and personal union. Following Harshad and Sriti’s alleged breakup, she was spotted with Kunal on vacation and at family gatherings, fueling the romance rumour, though they never confirmed it.
What are your thoughts on Harshad Chopda, Sriti Jha and Kunal Karan Kapoor’s alleged fallout due to love and betrayal? Let us know.
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