Sonakshi Sinha, who recently tied the knot with longtime boyfriend Zaheer Iqbal, has shared insights into her transformative career move and intimate wedding. In a recent interview with Bollywood Bubble, Sonakshi revealed that before being cast as Fareedan in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s debut web series “Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar,” she struggled to be taken seriously in the industry. Sonakshi expressed her gratitude, saying, “I am so glad that somebody visualised me, Sanjay sir saw me in a role like that. I am truly grateful to him. Also, I have been saying since when that I am interested in playing a negative, villainous, or psychotic character.”
She continued, “Nobody took me seriously until he cast me in Fareedan’s role, so I am truly grateful to him. Because, as an actor, it’s so nice to take up a challenge like that and do something different. Till when will you play the girl-next-door, sweet girlfriend, sweet wife? So it was just so much fun for me to play a role like that.” This pivotal role marks a significant shift in Sonakshi’s career, highlighting her versatility and depth as an actress.
Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal’s Intimate Wedding
On June 23, Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal exchanged vows in a private ceremony, marking a new chapter in their lives. The couple has since been sharing heartwarming moments from their wedding on social media. Sonakshi posted beautiful pictures from her vidaai ceremony, accompanied by an emotional note. She wrote, “At the wedding, maa started crying when it hit her I would be moving out of the house, I told her ‘Maa, don’t worry… Juhu to Bandra only 25 mins.’ Missing them a lil extra today, so I’m telling myself the exact same thing.” She added, “Hope there’s Sunday Sindhi curry made at home…See you soon… zoom zoom zoom.”
Sonakshi and Zaheer, who registered their marriage under the provisions of the Special Marriage Act, have been candid about their journey together. They shared screen space in the film “Double XL” and the music video “Blockbuster,” further cementing their professional and personal bond.