# Shoaib Ibrahim Wishes Dipika Kakar A Long, Healthy Life At 40 2026-08-06T22:01:58+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Television actor Dipika Kakar celebrated her 40th birthday at home on Thursday, August 6, with husband Shoaib Ibrahim and their son, Ruhaan. Ibrahim shared photographs from the intimate gathering on Instagram and called Kakar a “fighter” in a birthday message. He prayed for her long and healthy life, while Kakar replied that his love made her strong. Kakar and Ibrahim married in February 2018 after meeting on the sets of Sasural Simar Ka, where they played Simar and Prem. They welcomed Ruhaan in June 2023. NDTV reports that Kakar was diagnosed with cancer in 2025 and that the couple have shared updates on her treatment and recovery through their vlogs. ## Coverage - ndtv.com Tags: birthdays, cancer, Dipika Kakar, Shoaib Ibrahim, television Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/shoaib-ibrahim-wishes-dipika-kakar-a-long-healthy-life-at-40/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/shoaib-ibrahim-wishes-dipika-kakar-a-long-healthy-life-at-40/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.