In a shining world, replete with glitz and glam, love stories often draw as much limelight as the big blockbusters themselves. Sonakshi Sinha, that idealistic Bollywood has-to-be star, who shot to fame with films like "Dabangg" and "Lootera," and Zaheer Iqbal, the charming debutant actor in last year's film "Notebook," have been the epicenter of a lot of speculations concerning their rumoured love life. Their very own love story, closely monitored by mentor and guide Salman Khan, witnessed innumerable ups and downs—both off the screen and on the screen. From cozy Instagram posts, PDAs, and rumors of a secret wedding, this couple's love story is nothing less than a Bollywood movie's script. As this dynamic duo seems set to walk down the aisle soon, let's take a look at their captivating romance that promises drama, passion, and a fairytale ending. Continue reading the following every twist and turn of this adorable love story of Sonakshi and Zaheer.
1. Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal have made the headlines since the U-turn of their rumored romance. Since whispers have started talking about the date in June, it is the perfect moment to rewind the two and see what the journey of love was all about. Rumours of a romance emerged as soon as the two were spotted talking on social media and appearing together in public. The chemistry was evident, whether on film sets or at Bollywood parties. Meanwhile, their friendship grew and was constantly monitored by people. Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal's love story blossomed, with sweet Instagram pictures and cuddly dinner dates. So, with large wedding plans in the works, the romance enters a new phase.
2. Riding high with the success of the series magnum opus by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar, this actress again got recognition for her role of Fareedan in it, winning multiple accolades for being one of the main highlights of the series. More than the professional successes, Sonakshi is the talk of the town for her dating life. Remember she teased her fans donning that diamond ring? That whoop moment led to quite a lot of speculations regarding her engagement to the famous actor Zaheer Iqbal. There was speculation that Sonakshi had found love in Zaheer. Instead of being tagged as a promotional gimmick for her beauty brand that a few thought it was, everyone was quite convinced that they were really engaged. Get ready for some breaking news now with respect to the couple, as per a recent report. It goes on to state that the couple is set to wed on the 23rd of June in a hush-hush setup. With keen anticipation awaiting the special day, let's do a short recap of this wonderful relationship timeline and love story.
3. What adds a further twist to this interesting tale of love is the fact that Sonakshi and Zaheer had met for the first time at a party organized by none other than Bollywood superstar Salman Khan. Sparks, sources revealed, had almost immediately flown off between the couple, and the rest was history. If one might remember, Sonakshi had debuted opposite Salman in the blockbuster Dabangg (2010), and Zaheer, too, had been launched by the superstar in his 2019 home production, Notebook. So basically, their link from Salman is not just with respect to the beginning of their careers but also how love brewed in their lives.
4. Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal have been sighted together several times, fuelling rumours of a romance. The rumours about their alleged affair persisted. In 2023, the rumoured pair was spotted attending Salman Khan's sister Arpita Khan Sharma and brother-in-law actor Aayush Sharma's huge Eid celebration. Not only that, but the two were also photographed attending actress Huma Qureshi's birthday party last year. In a new round of rumours, Sonakshi and Zaheer were sighted at her Heeramandi co-star Sharmin Sehgal's wedding celebration in December 2023. Hyping up rumours, all of these sightings combined presented a picture.
5. Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal engage in some major social media PDA, raising the degree of sweetness by several notches as their Instagram photos reveal their affection for one another. Zaheer recently turned to social media to wish his lady love, Sonakshi Sinha, with a sweet post containing some of their photos together titled, "Happy birthday Sonzzz." On her birthday in 2023, Zaheer took to his handle and dropped an endearing message, shouting out to his Double XL co-star, with a really sweet "I love you" in his caption. Not to be outdone, a birthday post for Zaheer from Sonakshi in 2023 sees her calling him "my personal psycho". This public display of affection just makes the couple's fans love them even more and surely have the excitement regarding their oh-so-lovely relationship go a notch higher.
6. Sonakshi Sinha recently made an appearance on The Great Indian Kapil Show to promote her series Heeramandi. When host Kapil Sharma inquired about her marriage plans, Sonakshi humorously responded, "Aap jale pe namak daal rahe ho na. Wo jaanta hai mujhe kitne zor se shaadi karni hai" (You are adding insult to injury. He understands how much I want to marry. Her frank and lighthearted comment elicited laughter from the crowd while also implying her yearning to enter into married happiness. With her rumoured wedding to Zaheer Iqbal scheduled for June 23, it appears her fantasy is going to come true.
7. Zaheer Iqbal opened up about the never-ending rumours regarding his and Sonakshi Sinha's relationship to India Today. Zaheer was pretty upfront in speaking his mind and said that he doesn't give a damn about what others think about him and his equation with Sonakshi. To that, he responded, "If it makes you happy that I am with her, then it is good for you." This rather frank answer heralds his very easy taking of public rumors and whispers to the kind of news that really counts between the two of them: their own happiness. That is what has made Zaheer's attitude towards the rumors more laid back and exciting as their love story unfolds.
8. Sonakshi Sinha was born to be a superstar in the Bollywood film industry on June 2, 1987. Her association commenced with the movie "Dabangg" in 2010 opposite Salman Khan. She has since then gone on to be the heartthrob of many an audience owing to her myriad of roles, standing out as the quintessential Indian heroine to strong action-oriented roles. Sonakshi has established her mettle in movies like "Lootera" (2013) and "Akira" (2016) in the form of colourful characters ranging through the universe. More than the celluloid beauty, it has been Sonakshi's firm stand on social issues and engaging character that has really carved her as a public persona in Bollywood, which indeed remained an inspiration all over the globe for her talent, grace, and unflinching spirit of change.
9. Zaheer Iqbal He set his mark on Bollywood when he debuted in the film "Notebook" (2019), produced by Salman Khan. He has entered Bollywood, which is not at all easy, thanks to his charismatic personality and great screen presence. He made his own place in the hearts of Indian cinema lovers as a budding actor with great potential, even though he is fairly new in the industry. Zaheer Iqbal, with a no-filmy background and a mentor, Salman Khan, has been a name in the tinsel town not only for his screen space but also for his on-screen exuberance.
10. Their dreams of a future shared grew only with their love story, which had strong unwavering ideas of commitment that would harmonize their every high and low in life. As they prepare themselves for an all-new chapter of life as man and wife, love has truly been an inspirational journey for Sonakshi and Zaheer through the world of stardom, with the basic definition of happiness felt in the arms of one's beloved. Theirs is a tale of intense love through the glitter of Bollywood, speaking of passion, holding on, and love being the master that insures a future of much more than just everlasting euphoria.
