Sonakshi Sinha’s boyfriend Zaheer Iqbal garnered attention of general public with the couple’s wedding rumors, in Mumbai on June 23. This upcoming wedding has sparked renewed interest in Sonakshi’s partner, Zaheer Iqbal.
Backgrounds of Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal
Sonakshi Sinha, the daughter of actor-politician Shatrughan Sinha and Poonam Sinha, has been a prominent figure in Bollywood. In contrast, Zaheer Iqbal comes from a non-filmy background. His father is a jeweller, and his mother is a homemaker, though he has strong ties to Salman Khan. Zaheer’s sister, Sanam Ratansi, is a well-known celebrity stylist in Bollywood.
Zaheer Iqbal’s Life and Bollywood Connection
Born on December 10, 1988, Zaheer Iqbal attended the Scottish School in Mumbai. During his school years, he shared his educational journey with Salman Khan’s sister, Arpita Khan Sharma.
Salman Khan launched Zaheer Iqbal into the Hindi film industry in 2019 with the movie ‘Notebook’, where he co-starred with Pranutan Bahl, daughter of actor Mohnish Bahl. Zaheer later appeared alongside Sonakshi in the 2022 film ‘Double XL’, directed by Satram Ramani, which also featured Huma Qureshi and Mahat Raghavendra in key roles. The same year, Sonakshi and Zaheer appeared together in a music video titled ‘Blockbuster’.
Sonakshi Sinha’s Boyfriend!
Rumors about Zaheer and Sonakshi’s relationship have been circulating for some time, although neither has officially confirmed it. They are frequently seen together at various events and social gatherings, fueling speculation about their romance.
Salman Khan’s Role in Their Relationship
Salman Khan played a pivotal role in introducing Sonakshi and Zaheer. Their friendship gradually blossomed into a romantic relationship. They appeared together in the film ‘Double XL’, directed by Satram Ramani, and released last year, further solidifying their bond.
Wedding Invitation Details
An exclusive report reveals that Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal’s wedding invitation is designed like a magazine cover with the text “the rumours are true.” The couple has requested their guests to dress in formal attire for the wedding celebrations, which will take place at Bastian in Mumbai.
The guest list for the wedding includes close friends, family members, and the entire cast of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Heeramandi‘, according to sources. Zaheer recently posted charming photos of him and Sonakshi on her birthday, captioning it “Happy Birthday Sonzzz.”