Post-divorce, the media has often tried to link Apu with various co-stars or businessmen. However, she has remained notably tight-lipped about any new romantic interests. Her social media presence and interviews suggest a woman who is currently "in a relationship" with her work and her son.

The most significant relationship in Apu’s life remained a secret for eight years. In a moment that stunned the nation in April 2017, Apu Biswas appeared on a live television broadcast with her infant son, .

While her name will always be linked to the golden era of Shakib-Apu films, her true legacy is her ability to reclaim her narrative after the cameras stopped rolling.