A quintessential Bollywood lineage, a dream debut in the movies, a successful business, and Netflix’s most talked-about show in recent times — Sonakshi Sinha has had a life that most people can only fantasise about. And with a love story as sweet as hers, she’s truly riding a high. Zaheer Iqbal and Sonakshi Sinha’s relationship has been a topic of fan and media speculation for a while now, but the actress has remained tight-lipped all along. Now that the news of their upcoming wedding is finally out, here’s looking at the relationship timeline of Zaheer Iqbal and Sonakshi Sinha.
Decoding the love story of Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal
Are Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal getting married?
In the day and age of social media, it takes only seconds for news to spread like wildfire, especially if it is celebrity news. There is no clarity on how it made it to the news, but ever since there was a mention of Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal’s wedding to take place on 23 June, several reports have emerged. While we wait for an official confirmation from the couple, here’s an account of how the two met and fell in love. But first, let’s find out more about who Zaheer Iqbal is.
Who is Zaheer Iqbal, Sonakshi Sinha’s boyfriend?
For those who are unaware, Zaheer Iqbal Ratansi is a Bollywood actor who has close ties with superstar Salman Khan and was even launched by him. The 35-year-old actor was born on 10 December 1988 and went to Mumbai Scottish School, where Ranbir Kapoor was his senior. He comes from an affluent family, where his father is a jeweller and businessman, and his sister is a celebrity stylist.
Zaheer landed his first film with Salman Khan, the romantic drama film Notebook in 2019. Interestingly, the movie was produced by Khan.
How did they meet?
According to the reports, Zaheer Iqbal and Sonakshi Sinha first met at a party through Salman Khan, who has also been Sonakshi’s mentor in the industry. The two became friends pretty soon and it didn’t take them too long to fall in love.
How did they fall in love?
After meeting at Salman Khan’s party, the two started spending a lot of time together and were spotted at various spots and parties in Mumbai. Iqbal also starred in one of Sonakshi’s films Double XL, which also featured Huma Qureshi, and the music video titled Blockbuster. That brought them closer and the two then dated for two years.
Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal were spotted together at Salman’s sister, Arpita Khan Sharma and her actor husband, Aayush Sharma’s Eid bash. They were also papped at Huma Qureshi’s birthday party and Sinha’s Heermandi co-star Sharmin Sehgal’s wedding reception in 2023. This gave rise to further speculations about the couple, and now they are just a few days away from tying the knot.
The couple might not have commented on their relationship, but they never failed to shower love on each other on social media.
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We wish the couple all the best for their life ahead!
All Images: Courtesy Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal/Instagram
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
– Is Sonakshi Sinha in a relationship?
According to reports, Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha is all set to marry her longtime partner, actor Zaheer Iqbal on 23 June 2024.
– Is Sonakshi Sinha getting married?
If reports are to be believed, Sonakshi Sinha is set to marry actor Zaheer Iqbal on 23 June in Mumbai.
– Who is the father of Zaheer Iqbal?
Zaheer Iqbal is the son of Iqbal Ratnasi, a businessman, and Salman Khan’s friend.
– What is Zaheer Iqbal’s net worth?
According to media reports, Zaheer Iqbal’s net worth is estimated to be between INR 1-2 crore.
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Sreetama Basu
Digital Writer - Entertainment, Food & Drinks
A journalism student who studied the subject only to meet SRK in person, she settled for the best way to meet him. Covering Entertainment throughout her career, and now Food, Health and Lifestyle as well, Sreetama is also a self-proclaimed plant mom. In love with all things slow and quiet, she can often be found hunting for quiet corners with a glass of wine in hand. Other loves include little, inconsequential things, like neatly tucked-in bedsheets and big, significant things, like whole cheesecakes. She dreams of being a baker and writing about food someday.
