Sonakshi Sinha is set to marry her longtime boyfriend, actor Zaheer Iqbal, on June 23 in Mumbai. Despite keeping their relationship under wraps, the couple has often been the subject of wedding rumours in online media.
In June 2022, Sonakshi humorously addressed these speculations with a funny video. She captioned it, “To the media: Why are you so determined to get me married? Since you’ve already fixed the proposal, engagement, mehendi, and sangeet, please let me know.”
According to reports, Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal are set to tie the knot at a venue in South Mumbai. Sonakshi’s father, the veteran actor Shatrughan Sinha, has given his blessing to the couple. A source close to the couple confirmed the wedding rumours, saying, “The wedding rumours are all true.”
The couple, who have been living together for a year, will get married on June 23, with the festivities planned at the South Mumbai restaurant, Bastian.
Both actors made their Bollywood debuts in Salman Khan’s films: Sonakshi in “Dabangg” in 2010 and Zaheer in “Notebook” in 2019. They also appeared together in the film “Double XL.”
On Sonakshi’s birthday last week, Zaheer Iqbal shared a heartfelt post featuring cozy and charming photos of the two together. In one picture, he is seen hugging Sonakshi, while other images include a glamorous black-and-white shot and a few selfies.
Zaheer posted a series of endearing pictures from their time on set and their trips together over the past year. In his caption, he wrote, “Kuch toh log kahenge, logo ka kaam hai kehna. Anyways… You can always lean on me. You are the best. Keep ‘roaring’ and soaring always. May you see more of the world than anyone ever has. May you always live the mermaid life. Always be HAPPY. I love you.”
While Sonakshi and Zaheer have often stated that they are “just friends,” their rumoured relationship has been a topic of interest. A previous Instagram post by actor Varun Sharma hinted at something more between them.
Sonakshi Sinha and boyfriend Zaheer Iqbal: About the couple
Zaheer Iqbal and Sonakshi Sinha reportedly met at a party hosted by Salman Khan, and their immediate connection quickly blossomed into a romantic relationship.
The couple, who worked together in the film “Double XL” (2022), often share affectionate moments on social media and have appeared at events together, though they never publicly confirmed their relationship.
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According to a source, the wedding plans have been in the works for some time, but Sonakshi and Zaheer waited until after the elections to proceed.
Sonakshi’s father, Shatrughan Sinha, was busy campaigning as a candidate for the TMC party in Asansol, West Bengal. With his recent victory, the wedding will now be a double celebration, honouring both the marriage and his electoral success.