Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal have been the subject of dating rumors for quite a while now. As they are tying the knot in June, it’s a perfect time to know how their love story began.
Sonakshi Sinha is riding high on the success of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s epic series, Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar. Her portrayal of Fareedan has been one of the standout performances in the series, fetching praise from everywhere. While her acting career is flourishing, Sonakshi’s personal life is also surfacing. Particularly her romantic relationship, which often grabs the spotlight too. The rumors sparked a wave of speculation that she was engaged when Sonakshi teased everyone by wearing a diamond ring. Fans and media wondered if Sonakshi had found love with Zaheer, and this time, it wasn’t just a promotional stunt for her beauty brand. But they are seriously going to be one soon. According to a new report by India Today, Sonakshi and Zaheer are planning to get married on June 23. They are opting for a quiet, intimate wedding, away from the public eye.
How did they first meet?
Sonakshi and Zaheer’s first encounter has a connection to Bollywood superstar Salman Khan. They reportedly met at a party hosted by Salman, and sparks flew almost instantly. For those who might not know, Sonakshi made her Bollywood debut opposite Salman in Dabangg in 2010, while Zaheer was introduced to the industry by Salman in the 2019 film Notebook. Since then the couple were spotted together at various events, adding fuel to the dating rumors. In 2023, they attended an Eid celebration hosted by Salman’s sister, Arpita Khan Sharma, and her husband, actor Aayush Sharma. They were also spotted at the birthday party of Sonakshi’s close friend, actress Huma Qureshi, and later at the wedding reception of Sonakshi’s Heeramandi co-star, Sharmin Sehgal, in December 2023.
Sonakshi talked about her marriage plans on the Kapil Sharma Show
Sonakshi recently appeared on Kapil Sharma’s show, The Great Indian Kapil Show, to promote Heeramandi. When asked about her marriage plans, the actress said You are adding insult to injury. He knows how badly I want to get married. Well, let us tell you that Sonakshi and Zaheer are quite open about their affection for each other on social media. Recently, Zaheer posted a heartfelt birthday message for Sonakshi, sharing sweet pictures and calling her “Sonzzz.” On her birthday in 2023, he declared his love for her in an Instagram post, calling her his “Double XL co-star” and writing “I love you” in the caption. Sonakshi also shared a special post for Zaheer’s birthday, affectionately calling him her “personal psycho.”
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