After many rumors doing the rounds about their split, celebrity couple Malaika Arora and Arbaaz Khan have confirmed that they have separated. “We have separated and we need privacy at the moment,” said the couple in a joint statement given to DNA. The couple have been married for over 16 years and have a son together. Post the statement, Arbaaz tweeted,”Humble request to the media, stop speculating and leave us alone. Will talk when ready, please respect our privacy.”