Farhan Akhtar married Adhuna Bhabani in 2000, after being in a relationship with her for 3 years.
They first met during the filming of his directorial debut Dil Chahta Hai in 2001 which also marked Adhuna's debut as a Bollywood hairstylist. The couple have two daughters named Shakya and Akira. On January 21, 2016 the couple officially announced their separation after 16 years of marriage.