The unparalleled on-screen chemistry between Apu Biswas and Shakib Khan eventually transitioned into a real-life romance that became the most talked-about celebrity saga in Bangladesh. The Secret Marriage (2008)
Apu Biswas’s rise to stardom was not accidental. It was built on the foundation of sizzling on-screen pairings. Her ability to portray vulnerable, loving, and fiercely loyal heroines made her the go-to actress for romantic dramas. The unparalleled on-screen chemistry between Apu Biswas and
Apu Biswas appeared live on a private Bangladeshi television channel with a six-month-old baby boy, Abraham Khan Joy. During the emotional broadcast, she revealed that she and Shakib Khan had secretly married in a private ceremony on April 18, 2008. She had converted to Islam upon the marriage, taking the name Apu Islam Khan. For nearly nine years, she had kept her marriage and eventual pregnancy hidden from the public to protect Shakib's booming career as a romantic icon. High-Profile Split and Public Fallout Her ability to portray vulnerable, loving, and fiercely
No discussion of Apu’s romantic storylines is complete without the "King and Queen" of Dhallywood. The duo acted in over two dozen films together, creating a cinematic universe of romantic tropes. She had converted to Islam upon the marriage,
The controversy has also led to a divide among fans, with some defending Apu Biswas and Shakib Khan, while others have expressed disappointment and disapproval.
In late 2017, just months after the public revelation, Shakib Khan filed for divorce. He cited various reasons, including allegations that Apu had gone abroad without his consent and left their child behind with a house help, claims which Apu strongly denied.