Actress Navika Kotia, known for her appearance in the popular television show Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, has reportedly called off her engagement to Pune-based businessman Mazen Modi. The development has attracted attention, particularly after Mazen recently shared a picture with actress Ritika Badiani on social media, sparking speculation about their relationship.

Navika and Mazen reportedly got engaged in January 2026 and were planning to tie the knot next year. However, reports suggest that the couple mutually decided to end their relationship in early July, just a few months after their engagement.

Adding to the buzz, Mazen shared a photograph with Ritika two days ago, accompanied by the caption, “8.32 billion people, countless paths, and somehow our paths crossed.” The cryptic message quickly caught the attention of social media users, prompting speculation about the nature of their bond.

Navika and Mazen reportedly met through a mutual friend and had known each other for approximately a year before their families began discussing marriage. According to reports, differences in their perspectives and life priorities eventually led them to reconsider their future together. However, neither Navika nor Mazen has officially commented on the reported separation.

Navika Kotia and Mazen Modi Reportedly Part Ways Mutually

According to a report by The Times of India, Navika Kotia and Mazen Modi decided to call off their engagement in early July. The couple reportedly realised that their outlooks and priorities differed, making it challenging for them to reach a common understanding about their future.

Rather than continuing the relationship despite these differences, the two reportedly chose to part ways mutually. Sources cited in reports suggest that the separation was amicable, with both individuals maintaining respect for each other.

There have been no confirmed reports of any major fallout between the two. Both are reportedly focusing on their respective lives following the end of their relationship.

Navika and Mazen Reportedly Remove Engagement Pictures

Following their reported separation, Navika and Mazen are said to have unfollowed each other on social media and removed photographs associated with their engagement.

Neither has publicly confirmed that the engagement has been called off, and no official statement explaining the circumstances surrounding their reported split has been released so far.

While reports suggest that the decision was mutual, Mazen’s recent photograph with Ritika Badiani has brought his relationship with Navika back into the spotlight. However, there is no confirmed evidence linking his latest social media activity to the reasons behind the reported separation.

Mazen Modi’s Reply to a Comment Fuels Relationship Speculation

Mazen’s photograph with Ritika Badiani attracted further attention after a social media user left a comment referring to an allegedly expensive European trip.

The user wrote, “Bro, don’t take her on an expensive, fully sponsored trip to Europe until you marry her. Last time you did that, you learned a bitter lesson.”

The comment appeared to refer to a previous experience and cautioned Mazen against taking someone on an expensive, fully sponsored trip before marriage.

Mazen responded, “Harsh. But I think I’ll still take her along. She deserves the best.”

His reply sparked further discussion among social media users, with some interpreting it as a reference to Ritika Badiani. The exchange has added to speculation about the equation between the two, although neither has publicly clarified the nature of their relationship.

It remains unclear whether the social media exchange has any connection to Navika and Mazen’s reported separation. Until either party issues an official statement, the circumstances surrounding the engagement and the speculation about Mazen and Ritika remain unconfirmed.