Shibani Dandekar Akhtar is a multi-talented personality hailing from India and currently living in Australia. She has made a name for herself as a singer, actress, host, and model. Shibani had the honor of co-hosting the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup.

She is also known for her appearances on popular TV shows like Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 8 & Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5. Shibani has also ventured into the world of Bollywood and has worked on several projects. She is married to the famous Bollywood actor and producer Farhan Akhtar.

If you also are a Shibani Dandekar fan and want to know more about her then this blog for you, here we are going to discuss Shibani Dandekar Biography, we will be talking about her personal life, her career, and many other aspects of their life, so keep reading to know more about her.

Who is Shibani Dandekar? Wiki, Biography

Shibani Dandekar was born on 27th August 1980,(Age: 43 years). She was born in Pune Maharashtra, with two younger sisters. While growing up she was the majority of the time either in Australia or Africa. She came back to India and here she continued her work as a TV host and side by side she kept on taking modeling projects. She is known for her work as a Model, a VJ, and a TV host, and as time goes by she is showing her acting chops and is showing prominent growth in her acting career.

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Wiki

Full NameShibani Dandekar Akhtar
Name in Hindiशिबानी दांडेकर अख्तर
Nick NameShibani
ProfessionVJ, Model, Singer, Anchor, Actress
Age43 years
Date of Birth27 August 1980
Mother TongueMarathi
ReligionHinduism
NationalityIndian
Zodiac/Sun SignVirgo
Birthplace Pune, Maharashtra, India
HomeTownPune, Maharashtra, India
Current AddressMumbai, India
HobbiesDancing, Singing, Traveling, Yoga

Shibani Dandekar Height, Weight (Physical Appearance)

Shibani Dandekar Height
Height In centimeters: 168 cm
In meters: 1.68 m
In Inches: 5’6”
Weight50 Kgs
Body Measurements33-25-33
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Shibani Dandekar Education, Qualification

There is no information about Shibani Dandekar’s education and qualifications, this section is under review and will be updated once we get information about it from an authentic source.

SchoolYet to Update
College Yet to Update
Degree/Graduation Yet to Update

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Relationship Status (Husband, Affairs)

Shibani Dandekar’s love life has been a topic of much speculation and interest among her fans. She has been linked to several men over the years, with some of her relationships being quite public.

Shibani Dandekar & Keith Sequeira

Shibani Dandekar & Keith Sequeira

In 2010, Shibani co-hosted the show Men 2.0 with Keith Sequeira, and reports suggest that the two were dating at the time. However, things didn’t work out between them, and Keith went on to marry Rochelle Rao, who interestingly co-hosted IPL with Shibani for a while.

Shibani Dandekar & Dino Morea

Shibani-Dandekar-and-Dino-Morea

In 2015, Shibani participated in the show I Can Do That, where she shocked everyone by kissing fellow contestant Dino Morea on stage. However, this was just a pre-planned move for the show, and the two were not actually dating.

Farhan Akhtar, Shibani Dandekar’s first Husband

Farhan Akhtar, Shibani Dandekar’s first Husband

Fast forward to 2018, and Shibani’s love life took an interesting turn. On her 38th birthday in August, Farhan Akhtar posted a message on Instagram wishing her a happy birthday and confessing his love for her. Shibani responded by sharing the same message on her own Instagram story.

In September 2018, Shibani shared a romantic photo on Instagram where she was holding hands with someone from behind, who fans assumed to be Farhan Akhtar. From then on, the couple started sharing more photos of themselves together and displaying their affection in public.

Shibani Dandekar Farhan Akhtar Love Story

Shibani Dandekar and Farhan Akhtar’s romantic journey began when they first met on the sets of the reality show “I Can Do That”. Shibani was one of the contestants in the show, while Farhan was the host. Following the show, there were speculations that the two were in a romantic relationship.

In 2018, they officially announced their relationship by sharing a photo on Instagram. It was the first time they made their relationship public. The photo was of Shibani and Farhan, but his face was not visible in the picture.

Fans got very excited when they saw the couple walking hand-in-hand at Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh’s wedding reception in Mumbai in 2018. Since then, they have been spotted together on various occasions, including vacations and public appearances.

Shibani has even gone as far as getting Farhan’s name tattooed on her neck. According to Shibani, Farhan proposed to her during their tropical vacation in the Maldives. It was a very unexpected proposal, and they had not even discussed the idea of getting married before. However, Shibani said that when Farhan asked her, it felt right in the moment, and she said yes.

After their engagement, Shibani got a tattoo of Farhan’s initial letter F on her ring finger. She said that this was how everyone found out about their engagement since they had not announced it to anyone at that point.

Farhan Akhtar Shibani Dandekar Wedding

Farhan Akhtar Shibani Dandekar Wedding

After four years of being in a relationship, Farhan Akhtar and Shibani Dandekar finally tied the knot and announced their wedding, which left their fans overjoyed. The couple exchanged vows in an intimate ceremony on February 19th, 2022 at Farhan’s Khandala farmhouse, which was attended only by their close family and friends. The wedding was followed by a reception held in Farhan’s Bandra home on February 21st, where the couple celebrated their special day with their loved ones.

Shibani Dandekar Family, Siblings

Shibani Dandekar comes from a Marathi family based in Pune. She is the eldest of three daughters of her parents. Her mother, Sulabha Dandekar, is employed with Qantas Airways in Australia & her father, Shashidhar Dandekar, is a well-known theater actor in Australia.

Shibani Dandekar with her father and mother

Shibani has two beautiful younger sisters, Anusha Dandekar, and Apeksha Dandekar. Anusha is a well-known actress and singer who has made her mark in Bollywood. The Dandekar sisters are a talented bunch who have made their families proud with their achievements.

Parent’s NameFather: Shashidhar Dandekar
Mother: Sulabha Dandekar
Siblings/CousinsSister: Apeksha Dandekar (elder)
Anusha Dandekar (younger; a popular VJ)
Relationship StatusMarried (m. 19th February 2022)
HusbandFarhan Akhtar (Actor)
ChildrenStep Daughter: Shakya Akhtar, Akira Akhtar

Career

Shibani Dandekar childhood picture

Shibani Dandekar began her career in the United States, where she hosted three TV shows: Namaste America, the Asian Variety Show, and V Desi. Her job gave her the chance to introduce the biggest stars of Bollywood to the American public and she even hosted An Evening with Shah Rukh Khan in Atlantic City. She has also taken part in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa as a contestant and hosted shows on Colors TV in India.

Upon her return to India, Shibani pursued her career as a television host and expanded into modeling. Her passion for hosting events led her to become the anchor for several renowned brands, including Puma, Nike, and Mercedes, among others. She also hosted popular shows such as After Hours on Zee Cafe and Men 2.0 on AXN.

In addition to hosting, Shibani has also demonstrated her abilities in dancing and acting. She delivered a dance performance in the Marathi film Timepass and portrayed the character of ‘Zoya’ in the Bollywood film Roy. Shibani also participated in Khatron Ke Khiladi 8 in 2017 and co-hosted the opening ceremony of ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 alongside her husband, Farhan Akhtar.

Shibani Dandekar Movies List

Movie NameRoleYear
Bhavesh JoshiItem girl in the song “Chavanprash”2018
NoorZara Patel2017
Naam ShabanaSpecial appearance in a song2017
SultanTV Host2016
ShaandaarSonia2015
RoyZoya2015
SangharshChameli2014
Timepass2014

Shibani Dandekar TV Shows List

TV Show NameRoleYear
What the Love! with Karan JoharHerself2020
HostagesIsha Andrews2020
Four More Shots PleaseSushmita Sengupta2020
Top Model IndiaMentor2018
Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 8Contestant2017
I Can Do ThatContestant2015
Indian Premier LeagueHost2011-15
Style and the CityHost2013
Grammy NomineesHost2013
Mission Cover ShotHost2012
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5Contestant2012
India’s Sexiest BachelorHost2011
AXN’s Men 2.0Host2010
Let’s DesignHost2010
After HoursHost2009
Asian Variety ShowHost2001
V DesiHost2001
Namaste AmericaHost2001

Shibani Dandekar Net Worth and Salary

Shibani Dandekar’s Net Worth is around $1.5 Million.

Net Worth in Dollars$1.5 Million
Net Worth In Indian RupeesINR 12 Crore
Salary$25K

Shibani Dandekar Instagram, Twitter, Facebook

InstagramInstagram Profile@shibaniakhtar
TwitterTwitter Profile@shibanidandekar
FacebookFacebook Profile@shibanidandekarofficialfanpage

Favorite Things of Shibani Dandekar

Favorite Actor(s)Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan
Favorite ActressMadhuri Dixit
Favorite FoodChocolate Cake, Burger, Seafood, Pizza
Favorite RestaurantAoi in Mumbai
Favorite Holiday DestinationNew York, London, Sydney
FavoriteBlack

Controversy

Shibani Dandekar first Karva Chauth

Shibani Dandekar marked her first Karva Chauth with her husband, Farhan Akhtar. However, her celebratory post was met with negative comments from haters who accused her of doing it for money. Shibani had shared a selfie wearing a designer mangal sutra on the occasion, which led to a debate on whether she was genuinely celebrating the festival or just doing it for show.

A screenshot of a reply accusing Shibani of being on the Karwa Chauth bandwagon and calling it a monetary ploy was posted by a user named Aishwarya Subramanyam. Shibani responded to the post by sharing it on her Instagram stories and delivering a sharp retort to Aishwarya, calling her a bully and a spreader of hate, and stating that she did not require life advice from her.

Despite the criticism, Shibani did not let the haters bring her down and responded with grace and dignity.

Shibani Dandekar Topless Photo Controversy

Shibani Dandekar is no stranger to posting sensual photos on her social media accounts, and her latest post, a topless picture, caused a commotion. The photo shows Shibani lounging on a couch with no shirt on. the image sparked a flood of negative remarks on social media.

The trolls wrote statements like ‘Zyada Nahi Ho Gaya’. Shibani is known for her bold and sexy pictures on social media, but her latest picture has triggered a lot of criticism. It’s unfortunate that people are resorting to slut-shaming and derogatory comments instead of appreciating her art.

Unknown Facts about Shibani Dandekar

  • Shibani and her sisters came together to create a music band called D-Major.
  • Shibani co-anchored “Extra Innings on T20” during IPL matches since 2011, and she was even nominated for the Best Anchor award at the ITA Awards.
  • Her item song in the 2014 Marathi film “Timepass” was a massive hit among the audience.
  • Shibani has great proficiency in both Western and Indian styles of singing and dancing.
  • Shibani is a dog lover and enjoys playing with them.
  • She is passionate about maintaining her fitness and regularly hits the gym to stay in shape.

FAQs

What is the age of Shibani Dandekar?

Shibani Dandekar is 43 years, she was born on 27 August 1980.

Is Shibani Dandekar Married?

Yes, She got married in 2022.

What is Shibani Dandekar’s Husband’s Name?

Shibani Dandekar’s  husband’s name is Farhan Akhtar.

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