Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal tied the knot on June 23, 2024, in a modest civil ceremony at her residence in Mumbai. The couple has been together for seven years, and their relationship has been a subject of interest for fans and media alike.
Following their intimate wedding, they hosted a grand reception at the popular restaurant Bastian, attended by numerous Bollywood celebrities.
Initial rumors suggested that Shatrughan Sinha and his wife, Poonam Sinha, were not pleased with their daughter’s choice to marry Zaheer Iqbal, particularly due to the interfaith nature of the union. However, these speculations were quickly dispelled by the couple’s heartfelt social media posts, showcasing the family‘s love and support.
Shatrughan Sinha has now publicly expressed his unwavering support for his daughter Sonakshi Sinha’s decision to marry Zaheer Iqbal.
In an interview with Galatta India, Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal were shown a video featuring her parents, Shatrughan Sinha and Poonam Sinha, who expressed their love and blessings for the newly married couple.
Shatrughan Sinha reiterated his pride in the marriage, calling Sonakshi and Zaheer an “absolutely made for each other couple.” He stated, “Logo ne kuch bhi kehne ki koshish ki (People may have tried to say whatever), but for us, the happiness of our children is paramount, especially that of our daughter. When we felt that she was happy and she would remain happy… After all, she hasn’t done anything unconstitutional or against the law.”
Following their intimate wedding, they hosted a grand reception at the popular restaurant Bastian, attended by numerous Bollywood celebrities.
Initial rumors suggested that Shatrughan Sinha and his wife, Poonam Sinha, were not pleased with their daughter’s choice to marry Zaheer Iqbal, particularly due to the interfaith nature of the union. However, these speculations were quickly dispelled by the couple’s heartfelt social media posts, showcasing the family‘s love and support.
Shatrughan Sinha has now publicly expressed his unwavering support for his daughter Sonakshi Sinha’s decision to marry Zaheer Iqbal.
In an interview with Galatta India, Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal were shown a video featuring her parents, Shatrughan Sinha and Poonam Sinha, who expressed their love and blessings for the newly married couple.
Shatrughan Sinha reiterated his pride in the marriage, calling Sonakshi and Zaheer an “absolutely made for each other couple.” He stated, “Logo ne kuch bhi kehne ki koshish ki (People may have tried to say whatever), but for us, the happiness of our children is paramount, especially that of our daughter. When we felt that she was happy and she would remain happy… After all, she hasn’t done anything unconstitutional or against the law.”
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Sinha further elaborated on the role of parents in their children’s lives, mentioning that it was his responsibility to be a source of strength for Sonakshi. “She always says, ‘Papa is the pillar of my strength,’ so it was my duty to remain that and live up to that expectation. In her decision and happiness was our happiness,” he added.
He humorously noted the changing dynamics of family life, stating that while traditionally a daughter would leave her home, in today’s world, “A daughter would go just 10km far away. So, in a way, it’s a matter of home and staying in the house, but having that feeling is natural,” he remarked.