In a recent interview, Shatrughan Sinha put all the rumours and speculations to rest when he called Sonakshi and Zaheer “made for each other.”
Sonakshi-Zaheer with Shatrughan Sinha and Poonam Sinha
Last Updated: 05.17 PM, Jul 23, 2024
Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal’s interfaith marriage has been in the news ever since news of their wedding got out. They tied the knot in an intimate ceremony on June 23. Many people speculated that Sonakshi’s parents, Shatrughan and Poonam Sinha, were not happy with the union.
In a recent interview, Shatrughan Sinha put all the rumours and speculations to rest when he called Sonakshi and Zaheer “made for each other.” He also stood beside the newlyweds and said that his daughter didn’t do anything unconstitutional.
Shatrughan Sinha has expressed his joy at Sonakshi’s wedding to Zaheer. In a recent conversation with Galatta India, Sonakshi and Zaheer shared how their relationship transitioned into marriage and added that they had the blessings of their parents. From sharing about their first interaction to turning their dream wedding into a reality, the couple revealed key details about their personal lives.
In the same interview, a video clip was shared in which Sonakshi’s parents, Shatrughan and Poonam Sinha, are seen expressing their joy at the union and showering Sonakshi and Zaheer with their blessings.
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The veteran star said that his daughter’s happiness is important to him and that she has not done anything that is against the law. "People have tried to say anything, but for us, the happiness of our children is paramount, especially that of our daughter. When we felt that she was happy and would remain happy… After all, she hasn’t done anything unconstitutional or against the law," Shatrughan Sinha said in the clip.
Shatrughan Sinha also added that it was his responsibility to stand beside her daughter, as she trusts him to be the pillar of her strength. He added that his role was just a tiny contribution to her big day.
"So, I have been standing next to her like a pillar in her decision. Her happiness was our happiness,” he added.
Sonakshi Sinha tied the knot with her longtime beau, Zaheer Iqbal, after nearly seven years of dating, on June 23. The couple opted for a registered marriage, with only close friends and relatives in attendance. However, they threw a lavish reception party later, which was attended by several Bollywood stars.