Bollywood fans are eagerly awaiting the wedding of Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal, set to take place tomorrow, June 23. The pre-wedding festivities are already in full swing, with the bride-to-be and her best friend Huma Qureshi recently spotted outside Sonakshi’s residence. In a viral video, Sonakshi, looking radiant in a blue suit, can be seen conversing with her mother, Poonam Sinha. Huma Qureshi was also captured entering the actress’ house, adding to the excitement surrounding the wedding. In some of the pictures, Sonakshi and her mother are seen performing a puja, marking the auspicious start of the celebrations.
Groom’s Family Dismisses Rumors of Religious Conversion
Earlier today, the groom-to-be’s father, Iqbal Ratansi, dismissed all reports of Sonakshi converting to Islam post-marriage. In a conversation with Free Press Journal, he clarified that the wedding will neither follow Hindu nor Muslim rituals but will be a civil marriage. Ratansi emphasized that religion plays no role in their union. “She is not converting, and that is for sure. Theirs is a union of hearts, and religion has no role to play whatsoever. I believe in humanity. God is called Bhagwan by Hindus and Allah by Muslims. But at the end of the day, we are all human beings. My blessings are with Zaheer and Sonakshi,” he said.
Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal have been rumored to be dating since 2020. The couple shared screen space in the 2022 film Double XL and also featured together in the music video Jodi Blockbuster last year. Their relationship has been the subject of much speculation, and their wedding is highly anticipated by fans and industry insiders alike. As the big day approaches, the excitement continues to build, with more details and glimpses of the pre-wedding celebrations likely to emerge.
Stay tuned for more updates on this star-studded wedding, as Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal embark on a new journey together. With blessings from their families and fans, their union promises to be a memorable event in Bollywood’s social calendar.