Wednesday, February 18, 2026
ADVT 
Bollywood

It's official: Shibani Dandekar adds Akhtar to her last name

Darpan News Desk IANS, 23 Feb, 2022 12:18 PM
  • It's official: Shibani Dandekar adds Akhtar to her last name

Mumbai, Feb 23 (IANS) Actress-VJ Shibani Dandekar has added husband Farhan Akhtar's last name on her social media account.

She is now Shibani Dandekar-Akhtar on Instagram.

Her bio on the photo-sharing website reads: "Producer, Presenter, Actress, Singer...MRS AKHTAR."

Shibani and Farhan, who had been dating since 2018, tied the knot on February 19 in an intimate affair on the outskirts of Mumbai.

Born in Pune and raised in Australia and Africa, Shibani acted in Farhan's sister Zoya Akhtar's 2015 film 'Roy', starring Ranbir Kapoor.

She started as a singer -- she and her two sisters had a band named D-Major -- before turning into a model and reality show contestant in 'Khatron Ke Khiladi' and 'Jhalak Dikhla Jaa'.

She was also one of the television hosts of the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup held in England and Wales.

MORE Bollywood ARTICLES

'Thank You Princess For Choosing Us:' Jay Bhanushali And Mahhi Vij Welcome Baby Girl

'Thank You Princess For Choosing Us:' Jay Bhanushali And Mahhi Vij Welcome Baby Girl
Actor-host Jay Bhanushali's wife and actress Mahhi Vij has delivered a baby girl.

'Thank You Princess For Choosing Us:' Jay Bhanushali And Mahhi Vij Welcome Baby Girl

Dharmendra Has A Message For Grandson Karan Deol On Debut Film 'Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas'

Veteran actor Dharmendra shared a special message for his grandson Karan Deol, who is all set to make his debut in Bollywood with 'Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas'.    

Dharmendra Has A Message For Grandson Karan Deol On Debut Film 'Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas'

'The Girl On The Train' First Look: Parineeti Chopra’s Intense Stare Will Give You Chills

Actress Parineeti Chopra gave a sneak peek of her "intense" look from her upcoming film the Hindi remake of Hollywood thriller ‘The Girl On The Train’.    

'The Girl On The Train' First Look: Parineeti Chopra’s Intense Stare Will Give You Chills

Vicky Kaushal Hilariously Trolls Taapsee Pannu As She Shares Her Childhood Pic

Actor Vicky Kaushal's hilarious comment on Taapsee Pannu's childhood photograph currently has internet in splits.

Vicky Kaushal Hilariously Trolls Taapsee Pannu As She Shares Her Childhood Pic

My Father Didn't Believe I Could Be An Actress: Raveena Tandon

"My father didn't believe that I could get into acting because I didn't attend acting or dance classes before entering films. After finishing school, I immediately faced the camera, so he was bit shocked.    

My Father Didn't Believe I Could Be An Actress: Raveena Tandon

Karisma Kapoor Changed 30 Costumes For 'Jhanjhariya'

Actress Karisma Kapoor went down memory while shooting for a TV show. She says she had 30 outfit changes for the hit song "Jhanjhariya" in the 1996 film "Krishna".    

Karisma Kapoor Changed 30 Costumes For 'Jhanjhariya'