Farhan Akhtar and Shibani Dandekar, a beloved Bollywood couple, have faced their fair share of challenges and criticism throughout their relationship. The pair first met through work and, despite initial hurdles, eventually found their way to each other's hearts. They tied the knot in a romantic ceremony in 2022.
As public figures, Farhan and Shibani have been subjected to a relentless barrage of online trolling. Shibani has been particularly vocal about the negative comments she's faced, including hurtful accusations of being a "gold digger." People often questioned her background and achievements, implying that her relationship with Farhan was solely based on his fame and fortune.
A post shared by Rhea Chakraborty (@rhea_chakraborty) In a recent conversation with Rhea Chakraborty on her podcast, Chapter 2, Shibani Dandekar revealed how she handles trolls. She said, “I think social media comments should only strike a chord with you if there is any kind of truth to it that you believe, and that impacts you somehow. If there is no basis for that comment, or whatever that people are saying, how can something that is so untrue can affect you?” Recalling what she experienced herself, Shibani continued, “On a daily basis, when I started my relationship with Farhan, people used to say these two things to me– ‘love jihad and gold digger’.
What am I supposed to do with that? I am not going to cry myself to bed because people are saying these things. I am not a gold digger.