Dipika Kakar and Shoaib Ibrahim's love story: From filming together to battling through cancer as one team

The dreamy relationship shines even brighter after fighting through the hurdles together, with hands gripped tight. Becoming a testament to a strong relationship, Dipika Kakar and Shoaib Ibrahim transcended the boundaries and had each other’s backs even in distraught. From falling in love after a turbulent phase to pushing through the backlash for being together, the couple continued to vouch for each other. So, here’s a look at the incredible love story of Dipika Kakar and Shoaib Ibrahim.

Dipika Kakar and Shoaib Ibrahim met each other in 2011 on the sets of ‘Sasural Simar Ka.’ However, the actress was then married to Raunak Samson. While the on-screen chemistry led to various rumours between the couple, they were simply overlooked by the actors. Kakar signed the divorce papers in 2015, leading to the distasteful speculations. However, the fans rooted for their favourite couple, even in real life.

Kakar confirmed in an interview with ETimes TV that Ibrahim was by her side while she was going through a tumultuous marriage. Expressing that they were not dating when she was linked with Samson, the actress said, “Not every love marriage works; compatibility issues can arise too. Ending a relationship is always difficult and emotionally draining, and that’s exactly what I went through. My parents stood by me, and Shoaib helped me navigate those tough times. However, we were not dating back then.”

In 2018, Dipika Kakar and Shoaib Ibrahim tied their knot in a Nikah ceremony. However, the couple has been subjected to backlash for their interfaith marriage by the fans who were not comfortable with the bond. Pushing through the negative comments, the couple claimed ‘I do’ while being surrounded by their beloved friends and family. In their vlog, the couple revealed that they had earlier planned a grand celebration of love, but they chose to cancel those plans and have an intimate ceremony. Even after being together, the problems didn’t cease to exist.

In 2023, Dipika Kakar and Shoaib Ibrahim welcomed their baby boy, Ruhaan. While they shared the journey of their parenthood on the vlogs, the actor revealed on social media that their son was born through premature delivery. Furthermore, he affirmed that there was no need to worry and shared his excitement about becoming a father, seeking blessings from his well-wishers. Two years after the birth, the couple often shares adorable family pictures on the internet. When the couple announced their pregnancy in 2023, Ibrahim revealed that they were hesitant to share the news, as Kakar suffered a miscarriage in February 2022 during the sixth week of pregnancy.

Recently, Dipika Kakar shared that she has been going through liver cancer treatment. In the latest vlog, the actress confirmed the reports were normal, but expressed the consistent fear and anxiety of living through the heartwrenching situation. She had undergone a 14-hour surgery in June for stage 2 cancer. Through the treacherous ground, the duo has been consistently going stronger than ever, fighting against all the odds.