Following his split from Apu, Shakib was frequently linked with co-star Shabnom Bubly. While both maintained they were just "close friends," their on-screen romantic storylines became steamier, and their off-screen appearances at restaurants and events fueled tabloids for years. As of 2024-2025, this remains the "open secret" of Dhallywood—a romantic storyline currently on pause, waiting for a sequel.
Shakib is famously private. However, his past relationship with actress Apu Biswas was the most publicized. The two co-starred in multiple blockbusters (e.g., Mone Boro Kosto ) and were rumored to be a real-life couple for years. Their reported breakup—followed by public spats, legal notices, and co-parenting their son, Abraham Khan Joy—turned into a tabloid saga. Later, Shakib married entrepreneur and actress Shobnom Bubly in 2018, and they have a daughter. Bubly frequently shares family moments, though Shakib rarely discusses his personal life in interviews. bangladeshi celebrity shakib khan and opu biswas sex new