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Farhan Akhtar’s Daughter's Convocation: Family Coexisting At Best

Alongside Farhan, his ex-wife Adhuna Bhabani, his current wife Shibani Dandekar, and other family members, including Shabana Azmi, Javed Akhtar, and Honey Irani, were present to celebrate Shakya's remarkable achievement.

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Farhan Akhtar Attends Daughter Convocation

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Farhan Akhtar is beaming with pride as his elder daughter, Shakya Akhtar, graduates from the prestigious Lancaster University in the UK. The actor shared moments from Shakya's convocation ceremony on social media, expressing his joy. Alongside Farhan, his ex-wife Adhuna Bhabani, his current wife Shibani Dandekar, and other family members, including Shabana Azmi, Javed Akhtar, and Honey Irani, were present to celebrate Shakya's remarkable achievement.
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The post featured a heartwarming video capturing special moments from the graduation ceremony, where Shakya received her college degree on stage. Proud parents Farhan and Adhuna were also captured in photos, alongside Shakya posing with her grandparents, Javed Akhtar and Honey Irani.

Farhan Akhtar penned a heartfelt message, congratulating Shakya on her graduation and expressing the pride of being there as a family to celebrate her accomplishment. He tagged his sister, Zoya Akhtar, and his younger daughter, Akira Akhtar, who were unable to attend the convocation.

Farhan Akhtar Attends Daughter Convocation

Farhan Akhtar's heartwarming post received a response from his friends and colleagues in the film industry. His sister, Zoya Akhtar, expressed her joy and playfully mentioned the fear of missing out (FOMO), congratulating Shakya as the smartest in the family. Arjun Rampal also sent his heartfelt wishes, extending luck and love for Shakya's bright future.

Numerous other celebrities, including Pragya Kapoor, Ankur Tewari, Abhishek Bachchan, Hrithik Roshan, and Preity Zinta, joined in to send their best wishes and congratulations to Shakya on her remarkable achievement. 

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In the year 2000, Farhan Akhtar got married to the renowned hairstylist Adhuna Bhabani. However, their marriage ended after seventeen years, and they officially divorced in 2017. Despite their separation, they continue to share a close bond as loving parents to their two beautiful daughters, Shakya and Akira. Last year, Farhan Akhtar exchanged wedding vows with Shibani Dandekar, surrounded by their family members and friends, sealing their love and commitment to each other. This picture seems like a great example of blended families, and why members coexisting can turn out to be the best thing for growing children. 

On the professional front, Farhan Akhtar is all set to return to directing after an 11-year break with the film Jee Le Zaraa. This upcoming movie will be a female-oriented road trip film, featuring leading actors Alia Bhatt and Katrina Kaif. Similar to the theme explored in Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, this film will focus on the theme of friendship, promising an exciting cinematic experience.


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