Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal, after dating for over seven years, tied the knot in a private ceremony on June 23, 2024, at Sonakshi’s Mumbai home. The couple, who had kept their relationship under wraps for years, finally opened up about their decision to stay private during a candid interview. Following their registered marriage, they hosted a grand reception attended by stars like Salman Khan, Rekha, Kajol, and Huma Qureshi.
During the interview, Sonakshi explained that their decision to remain low-key was not part of any grand strategy, but a personal choice. “Nazar,” she quipped, referencing the belief in warding off negative energy. She elaborated that being an actress already places her life under public scrutiny, and keeping some parts of her life private was important to her. “Something that is so dear to you should be kept for yourself,” Sonakshi remarked, explaining that too much attention on their relationship could detract from her work and legacy.
Sonakshi shared that their relationship developed organically. “We met, we fell in love, we started going out,” she recalled. For her, it was clear early on that this was a lasting relationship, although she admitted Zaheer took longer to reach the same conclusion. Zaheer, in his own words, joked that he initially thought his feelings were just excitement over something new. “A guy being a guy, I thought it was just because it was new,” he said. However, as time passed, his feelings deepened, and he realized that Sonakshi was “the one” much later.
The couple’s decision to keep their love story private allowed them to enjoy special moments away from the pressures of public life. Both Sonakshi and Zaheer agree that the privacy they maintained helped them focus on their relationship without external interference, allowing them to cherish their journey together.
