The boundary between fiction and reality blurred significantly for Apu when it was revealed that her professional relationship with Shakib Khan had evolved into a secret marriage.
Apu initially claimed she had converted to Islam for the marriage, but in May 2025 , she clarified that she remained a follower of Hinduism and had only felt compelled to lie for her family's future. On-Screen Romantic Storylines The mid-to-late 2010s saw her break free from
As Apu’s career matured, so did her choice of scripts. The mid-to-late 2010s saw her break free from the sacrificial mold, embracing the character of the "torn romantic." In productions like Boro Chele and the critically acclaimed Haldaa , her relationships began to reflect the anxieties of urban, educated women. The conflicts were no longer purely external (e.g., an angry father) but internal (e.g., career vs. love, personal ambition vs. marital duty). marital duty)
Apu has been linked to several actors and celebrities, but she keeps her personal life private. There have been rumors about her relationships with co-stars, but none have been officially confirmed. but none have been officially confirmed.