Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha officially got married to her longtime boyfriend Zaheer Iqbal. The couple married in a civil ceremony held at Ramayan, Shatrugan Sinha’s house, followed by a grand reception which was attended by who’s and who of Bollywood. The intimate affair at home was attended by family and close friends. Post the wedding the couple revealed the importance of June 23 in their life-giving insight into their love story. The reason behind choosing the wedding date has been clarified to the media with their official post on social media.
Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal shared official pictures from their all white wedding. The newlywed looked happy as they hugged and started a new chapter of their life. They opted to tune in each other’s outfits wearing an ivory saree and a white kurta. Their family looked ecstatic as they celebrated the big day. It is interesting to know Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal fell in love with each other on the same day as they got married. The couple making a collaborative post on Instagram revealed that they looked into each other's eyes and found love on June 23, 2017.
The Instagram caption read, “On this very day, seven years back (23.06.2017) in each others eyes, we saw love in its purest form and decided to hold on to it. Today that love has guided us through all the challenges and triumphs… leading up to this moment… where with the blessings of both our families and both our gods… we are now man and wife.” They further added, “Here’s to love, hope and all things beautiful with each other, from now until forever. Sonakshi (infinity emoji) Zaheer. 23.06.2024.”
The couple hosted a wedding reception at celebs favourite Bastian in Mumbai on the evening of June 23, 2024. Salman Khan, Huma Qureshi, Kajol, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Gulshan Devaiah, Siddharth, Aditi Rao Hydari, Anil Kapoor, Chunky Pandey, Aanand L Rai, Kajol, Saira Banu, Sanjeeda Shaikh, Richa Chadha, Ali Fazal, Yo Yo Honey Singh, Ali Abbas Zafar, Raveena Tandon, Anees Bazmee, Vidya Balan, Siddharth Roy Kapur, Tabu and several others marked their attendance. Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Igbal starred together in Double XL and a music video.