Apu stepped away from mainstream films, occasionally acting in smaller productions or web series. Shakib remarried (or publicly acknowledged another relationship, depending on sources). Apu has since spoken about moving on, focusing on her son (whose paternity she never fully disclosed but is widely believed to be Shakib’s child). She now runs a beauty parlor and acts selectively.
"My real life had enough romance for three lifetimes. Now, I am in a relationship with my son and my work. If you want to see romantic storylines, buy a ticket. But my life is about peace." Apu stepped away from mainstream films, occasionally acting
Their storylines were classic Bengali romance: rich boy meets simple girl, family opposition, misunderstandings, tearful separations, and triumphant reunions with songs picturized in scenic Bangladesh or abroad. Fans adored their “perfect couple” image, and directors exploited this by giving them dramatic, emotionally charged scripts. She now runs a beauty parlor and acts selectively
, revealing the marriage and citing Shakib's neglect as her reason for going public. The Stormy Divorce (2017–2018) If you want to see romantic storylines, buy a ticket