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Bollywood actor, Farhan Akhtar and his wife, Shibani Dandekar, are currently the talk of the town, and glimpses from their wedding have been circulating virally on the internet. The much-in-love duo had tied the knot on February 19, 2022, in Khandala, in a Christian wedding ceremony. For the unversed, Farhan and Shibani had first met on the shooting floors of the TV reality show, I Can Do That. Love blossomed between them just after a few meetings, and the duo, after dating for four years, finally had taken the plunge and had got married.
Farhan Akhtar and Shibani Dandekar never miss a chance to share glimpses from their lives with their fans. On the morning of February 23, 2022, Farhan Akhtar had taken to his IG handle and had shared the first few glimpses from his dreamy Christian wedding with Shibani Dandekar. In the pictures, they had looked stunning as Shibani had dolled up in a red dress, while Farhan had donned a black tuxedo suit. Sharing the photos, Farhan had asked for blessings from his fans and followers on his new journey in life. He had written:
"A few days ago, @shibanidandekar & I celebrated our union and we are deeply grateful to all those who did respect our need for privacy on the day. The celebration however, is incomplete without sharing some precious moments with you and seeking your blessings as we begin our journey across the skies of time, together. With love from us to you."
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In an interview with the Hindustan Times, Farhan Akhtar's mother, Honey Irani, opened up about her newlywedded son and daughter-in-law, Shibani Dandekar's plan for their honeymoon. She mentioned that her son had rescheduled the shooting of his next film, so she doesn't know anything about their plans. She further talked about the COVID-19 pandemic, which had caused a change in plans in everyone's life. She said:
"I don't know if they are planning to go anywhere for a honeymoon as Farhan is starting his film very soon, so I really don't know about that. They haven't planned anything yet. Because of Covid everything has gone up and down, so let's see."
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Further in the conversation, when she was asked about hosting a reception party for the couple, Honey Irani mentioned that Farhan Akhtar and Shibani Dandekar's close friend and film producer, Ritesh Sidhwani had hosted a party for the newly married couple on February 24, 2022. Honey added that the party is currently going on for two days, and they don't have anything planned further. She mentioned:
"No. Some friends have invited us for dinner, or the couple, those kinds of one or two days are going on but otherwise nothing more."
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On February 24, 2022, the newly-married couple, Farhan Akhtar and Shibani Dandekar, were invited for the welcome dinner party by the film producer, Ritesh Sidhawani. The new bride, Shibani, had looked stunning in a grey-hued high-slit dress with a plunging neckline. She had completed her look with subtle makeup, a pair of earrings and hair tied in a high bun. On the other hand, Farhan had worn a white shirt with a black t-shirt underneath. Check it out:
The nayi naveli bahu of the Akhtar family, Shibani, had also changed her name on her social media platforms and had added her husband, Farhan's last name to it. On her Instagram handle, it now shows, 'Shibani Dandekar-Akhtar' and on her bio, it reads:
"Producer, Presenter, Actress, Singer. MRS AKHTAR."
Here's wishing the newly married couple, Farhan and Shibani a lifetime of happiness!!
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