Farhan Akhtar is currently filming for his much-awaited military action film 120 Bahadur, set against the backdrop of the 1962 Indo-China war. He gained fame as a director before becoming an actor. He has acted in more films than he has directed, but both roles have their own fan following. Besides his professional front, Farhan Akhtar rarely shares updates about his personal life. However, he recently opened up about his divorce from his ex-wife Adhuna Bhabani.
Farhan Akhtar on handling divorce
For the unversed, theZindagi Na Milegi Dobara actor was earlier married to Adhuna Bhabani with whom he has two daughters, Akira and Shakya. Reacting to the impact of the divorce on her two kids, Farhan expressed feelings of guilt, acknowledging that the process was likely difficult for their kids.
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During his appearance on Rhea Chakraborty's podcast with his wife Shibani Dandekar, Farhan Akhtar shed light on the emotional toll it took on their children. He said, "I feel tremendously guilty towards them when Aduna and I are divorced because it had nothing to do with them. So they are the kind of like collateral damage in some emotional way,"
"It couldn’t have been easy," he added, revealing the complexities children face when their parent's relationship, which they viewed as "solid and perfect" later fractured.
During the podcast, Farhan also discussed the nuances of co-parenting and the responsibility he feels towards ensuring their children navigate this change as smoothly as possible. Rhea Chakraborty, who has been a friend to Shibani for years, praised her as a supportive figure in her life and emphasised the strength of their bond during tough times.
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Farhan's personal front
For those who don't know, Farhan Akhtar tied the knot with Bollywood hairstylist Adhuna Bhabani in 2000 after a three-year relationship. The couple announced their separation in 2017 after 17 years of marriage. In 2018, Farhan started dating VJ Shibani Dandekar, and they tied the knot of love and togetherness in 2022, surrounded by family and close friends.