Shibani Akhtar and Farhan Akhtar became the talk of the town online when they got married in 2022 and dated for three years. Although they are currently in marital bliss, it was not the same when they had just tied the knot. The couple even went for therapy just a few days after their wedding. But eventually, things fell into place and the model-actress comfortably settled down with the Akhtar family. In an interview, she also credited Farhan’s ex-wife Adhuna Bhabani for raising open-minded daughters Shakya and Akira.
Speaking to Rhea Chakraborty on her podcast Chapter 2, Shibani Akhtar said that the Akhtar family is very evolved and liberal. She added that they have a way of thinking and looking at things that never made her feel like an outsider. Talking about Farhan Akhtar and Adhuna Bhabani’s daughters Shakya and Akira, she said that they have been raised to be incredibly thoughtful. Their awareness of the dynamics within this family is so well understood and accepted that it makes this journey much easier for them. She further called them an ‘extended blended family’ and mentioned that when they face challenges, they often find themselves going through a situation together.
Calling herself ‘lucky’ to be a part of this famous family, the actress also praised Farhan Akhtar and Adhuna for raising their daughters to be ‘open-minded, understanding and kind’. “It’s a huge credit to both their parents as well. They have raised them to be open-minded, understanding and kind. They are not the average young adult teenagers,” she said in the chat, adding that she has been working with two girls who have taught her a lot.
During the same interview, the Made in Heaven actress opened up about her relationship with The Sky Is Pink actor. She went on time and remembered that her signing was on Monday and their next scheduled appointment was on Wednesday. “I remember we walked in and our therapist said, ‘Why are you guys here? You just got married 24 hours ago’?” She added that there were times when they had nothing to talk about during therapy. But the Noir actress admitted that couple therapy had a positive effect on them in dealing with arguments.
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