Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal have been romantically involved for seven years, dating and working together on Double XL respectively. But they remain unaccepting of each other despite constant attempts at reconciliation between them.
Sonakshi Sinha and actor Zaheer Iqbal have decided to launch their relationship publicly by setting a wedding date — June 23 — leaving many fans guessing about her chosen partner.
As fans grow curious about Zaheer, we conducted some research to get an understanding of who she has been dating over the last seven years – her current partner. Read on to gain more insight!
Zaheer was born on December 10th, 1988, and hails from an un-filmy background; his father Iqbal Ratansi is a jeweler and businessman. He attended Bombay Scottish School where actor Ranbir Kapoor was one of his senior students; his mother is a homemaker his sister works as a celebrity stylist and his younger brother works as a computer engineer.
Zaheer hails from a wealthy family involved in the jewelry business, and one scroll through his Instagram feed will show the lavish life he leads. From traveling to exotic destinations such as the Netherlands and Finland to driving luxury cars like Mercedes Benz M-Class to owning powerful Ducati Scrambler motorcycles – it seems Zaheer lives life to its fullest.
Zaheer Khan shares a strong friendship with actor Salman Khan, leading him to develop an equally close bond with him. Salman supported Zaheer’s debut in Bollywood; it is said that they first met at a party hosted by Salman. Reports indicate that Zaheer completed his education under Salman’s sister Arpita Khan.
Zaheer first decided to pursue a jewelling career; however, his love of acting eventually brought him to Bollywood. Before acting in 2019, he assisted the director on the 2014 film Jai Ho (Assistant Director role). Notebook, produced by Salman Khan was his acting debut as it featured Pranutan Bahl (Granddaughter of veteran actress Nutan) alongside Sonakshi Sinha (Double XL and Kisi Ka Bhai Ki Jaan).
Zaheer has kept his private life well hidden, yet was reported to have had relationships with two actresses before Sonakshi. Reportedly he briefly dated actor Deeksha Seth before starting an intimate romance with Kuch Kuch Hota Hai actor Sana Saeed and later parting ways.
reports state that Sonakshi and Zaheer will register their marriage on June 23, followed by a reception party attended by friends and colleagues in the film industry.