Dhallywood superstar Shakib Khan has long been the "King of Romance" on-screen, but his off-screen personal life—marked by secret marriages and public fallout—often mirrors a movie script itself. As of April 2026, he remains one of Bangladesh's most discussed public figures, with ongoing speculation regarding a potential third marriage. The Timeline of Relationships Bubly-Apu both in my past: Shakib Khan | The Daily Star
: Shakib initially called the revelation a "conspiracy" before eventually acknowledging the marriage. The relationship never recovered, leading to a highly publicized divorce finalized in early 2018. The Second Secret: Shobnom Bubly (2018–2022) Shortly after his divorce from
The New Muse: Following his split from Apu, Bubly became Shakib’s frequent co-star. Dhallywood superstar Shakib Khan has long been the
appeared on live television in April 2017 with their six-month-old son, Abraam Khan Joy
: The pair married in a private ceremony on April 18, 2008, but kept it secret for nearly nine years to protect Shakib's career as a "bankable" bachelor. The Revelation Timeline: Public since ~2018, confirmed 2021 Context: Bubly
No conversation about Shakib’s romantic storylines is complete without Apu Biswas. Together in the late 2000s and 2010s, they became the most iconic on-screen couple in Bangladeshi cinema history. Hits like Bhalobaslei Ghor Bandha Jay Na, Mone Prane Acho Tumi, and Se Amar Mon Kereche set fire to the box office. Their formula? Shakib’s intense, possessive hero versus Apu’s graceful, resilient heroine. Fans couldn’t get enough of their jodi (pair). Their reel chemistry was so electric that audiences began to believe the fiction was real.
The Investigation and Controversies
The Confirmation: Shakib Khan later confirmed he was the father.
