Shakib leaned into this, tweeting a joke that he had to buy his wife a handbag to apologize for the "on-screen affair." This meta-awareness—acknowledging a fake storyline while benefiting from it—showed a masterful grasp of celebrity management.

Unlike his first marriage, the status of Shakib and Bubly’s relationship has remained confusing to the public. Shakib has stated in various interviews that Bubly is a part of his past and they are separated, focusing only on co-parenting. Bubly, conversely, has occasionally hinted that they are still legally married. This ongoing ambiguity keeps them firmly in the celebrity gossip spotlight. On-Screen Chemistry: Scripted Romantic Storylines