In a recent interview with Galatta India, actor couple Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal shared the story of their wedding, which took place last month. The couple described their union as “one big party,” attended by close friends and family. However, Zaheer originally had a different plan for their big day.
A Different Vision
Sonakshi always envisioned a wedding in front of her family, but Zaheer had a more adventurous idea. “I wanted to elope!” Zaheer revealed. He explained that his plan was to leave the country, get married abroad, and return home. Unfortunately, this plan hit a major roadblock. “I got to know that the wedding wouldn’t have been valid in India! You can’t go to Vegas and get married, that’s not allowed,” Zaheer shared.
Navigating Legalities
When asked how other couples manage foreign weddings, Sonakshi clarified, “They must be coming back and doing some formalities here also.” The legal hiccup led to the immediate cancellation of Zaheer’s plan. “That was always my plan!” Sonakshi emphasized, highlighting her preference for an intimate ceremony with close family and friends.
The Intimate Wedding
The couple’s registered marriage took place at Sonakshi’s Bandra apartment on June 23, surrounded by their nearest and dearest. This was followed by a star-studded celebration at Mumbai’s Bastian. Sonakshi reflected on the day, saying, “I always wanted a very intimate wedding. He is ok as long as our most important people were there, which is our friends and family, who were present at the signing. We opened it out to all the people we know, who have been a part of our lives. That’s how we always wanted to be. Zaheero and Sona ki shaadi hai, party toh banti hai. That’s exactly what it was, one big party.”
A Cinematic Love Story
Zaheer made his film debut with the Salman Khan-backed drama Notebook. It was at a party hosted by Salman Khan, who also launched Sonakshi’s career with Dabangg, where Zaheer and Sonakshi first met. The couple later worked together in the 2022 comedy-drama Double XL, alongside Sonakshi’s friend Huma Qureshi.
Their journey from meeting at a Bollywood party to planning a wedding that combined their desires for adventure and family presence is a testament to their unique love story.
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