In the years following her divorce, the media has frequently linked Apu to various co-stars and businessmen. Every time she is seen at an event with a male colleague, headlines speculate on a "new chapter" in her love life.
You cannot discuss Apu’s romantic storylines without addressing the elephant in the room: her on-screen pairing with . Together, they formed the most profitable romantic duo in Bangladeshi film history. Their chemistry was so electric that it blurred the lines between fiction and reality, creating a meta-narrative that followed them off-screen.
Not all Apus are confined to living rooms and village paths. In the historical drama Amar Bondhu Rashed (set during the 1971 Liberation War), Apu is a student activist and a radio operator for the freedom fighters. In the years following her divorce, the media
My Name Is Khan (2013) – An action-romance that showcased their mature chemistry. The Real-Life Romance: Marriage to Shakib Khan
The illusion shattered in 2016 when Apu Biswas announced she had married Shakib and was the mother of his son, Abraham Khan. Shakib initially denied this, leading to a legal and media firestorm. By 2017-2018, the relationship imploded publicly. Lawsuits were filed by Apu Biswas (for child support and maintenance), and Shakib Khan accused her of extortion and slander. Together, they formed the most profitable romantic duo
This film tackled the taboo of caste and class in rural Bangladesh. Apu plays a Hindu weaver’s daughter, while Riaz plays a Muslim landlord’s son. Their romance is forbidden by religion and society. The Tragedy: The storyline is brutal. They run away together, only to be hunted down by vigilantes. Unlike her films with Shakib (which often had happy endings), this film ends with the couple drowning in a river while holding hands. Apu’s performance—silent tears, no dramatic screaming—is considered her artistic peak. The relationship here was about survival, not just passion.
Tabloids quickly speculated about a brewing romance between the two co-stars. In the historical drama Amar Bondhu Rashed (set
Yet, there is hope. A direct-to-OTT film titled Amar Apurba is rumored to be in development—a meta-romance where she plays an aging actress trying to find love in a world that has forgotten her. If that storyline materializes, it could be her Sunset Boulevard .
: Historically, Apu and Shakib were the most iconic on-screen pair in Dhallywood, starring in over 70 films together, starting with Koti Takar Kabin New Partnerships (2025–2026)
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The public disclosure caused tension. Apu stated she was "fighting" for her identity as a wife and for her son's legitimacy.