Relationship Every has its struggles: Shibani Dandekar
For singer-actor Shibani Dandekar, making an effort to find some ‘me time’ while staying together in the lockdown has been the mantra for a healthy approach to her relationship with actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar.
Reflecting on life in the Covid-19 era, she tells us, “I spend a lot of time together with my partner, whether training, watching content or discussing work or pets.” And for her, the learning during the time spent indoors, was to strike a balance between the activities she does with Akhtar and those that she enjoys by herself. “When you need your space, do things on your own. That’s so important. The biggest learning was just respecting each other’s routine and what both people need,” says the actor, who has been in a relationship with Akhtar for three years.
However, Dandekar, 40, admits that finding that balance hasn’t been easy at all. “Every relationship has its struggles. In the lockdown, they’re amplified. It’s important to figure out your way of functioning. It takes some time because it’s not something we’re used to,” she shares.
While she might have never made any announcement about her relationship status, she hasn’t made any efforts to hide it either, instead letting pictures do all the talking. “There’s nothing pre-planned... I just share things when I feel like sharing,” says the actor, who was last seen in Love In The Time Of Corona, adding, “Our life has changed so much. We’re navigating new spaces in work, at home, and in our relationship. It’s important to talk about it as well because we’re facing new relationship struggles.”