The public revelation was met with fury from Shakib Khan. He responded by calling their relationship a "mistake" and immediately served a divorce notice. He formally filed for divorce on , citing that his wife "did not follow Islamic customs as an ideal Muslim wife". The divorce was finalized on February 22, 2018 , ending their nine-year marriage acrimoniously. Opu Biswas has since reportedly reverted to Hinduism. The entire saga, which included allegations and counter-allegations, was described by the media as the "most talked about controversy" that "tarnished the careers of both stars".
Khan’s personal life is heavily commodified. The public often struggles to separate his on-screen persona as a protective romantic hero from his complex real-life role as a father and ex-husband.
, Shakib Khan entered into a second secret marriage with his next major co-star, Shobnom Bubly
The couple tied the knot on April 18, 2008, but kept it hidden for nine years to protect Shakib Khan’s image as a bachelor in the film industry. The public revelation was met with fury from Shakib Khan
Beyond his two confirmed marriages, Shakib Khan’s name has been linked to several other co-stars, often fueled by the intense "shipping" culture of Dhallywood fans. During his brief stint in Kolkata’s film industry (Tollywood), rumors briefly surfaced regarding his rapport with various Indian actresses, though none were ever substantiated.
The targets of viral hoaxes face intense public scrutiny and personal distress.
History repeated itself in September 2022. Following a period of absence from the public eye, Bubly shared photos of her son, Shehzad Khan Viraj, on social media. Khan subsequently acknowledged Viraj as his son. Bubly revealed that she and Khan had married in July 2018 in the United States. By the time the public learned of the marriage, the relationship had already become strained, leading to an informal separation. Co-Star Rumors and the Puja Chery Speculation The divorce was finalized on February 22, 2018
Following his divorce from Apu Biswas, Shakib Khan found a new on-screen leading lady in Shobnom Bubly. As they starred in multiple films together, rumors of a new romance began to spark. History repeated itself as both parties denied any romantic involvement for years.
The undeniable chemistry between Shakib and Apu quickly sparked off-screen dating rumors. For years, both parties strictly maintained that they were nothing more than close friends and professional colleagues. They targeted their focus entirely on delivering box-office hits, keeping the public guessing. The Live Television Bombshell
The Romantic Chronology of Shakib Khan: Real-Life Relationships and Reel-Life Chemistry Khan’s personal life is heavily commodified
The that defined his romantic cinema eras.
While his professional achievements are monumental, his personal life has generated equal, if not more, media frenzy. Khan's romantic storylines—both on the silver screen and in real life—present a complex web of secret marriages, high-profile divorces, and dramatic public revelations that mirror the plots of his most intense movies. The On-Screen Evolution: Building the Romantic Archetype