Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal, two prominent figures in the Bollywood industry, tied the knot on June 23 in a beautiful and intimate wedding ceremony in Mumbai. This event was graced by their closest friends and family members, making it a memorable and heartfelt occasion. The wedding pictures quickly went viral on social media, with fans and followers admiring the couple's stunning visuals and their evident happiness as they took their relationship to the next level.
But what makes their wedding date, June 23, particularly special is its unique connection to Bollywood superstar Salman Khan.
Zaheer Iqbal shared that the choice of their wedding date wasn't arbitrary. It held significant sentimental value for the couple. Zaheer and Sonakshi dated for over seven years before deciding to get married. The duo first met at Salman Khan’s house, which marked the beginning of their journey together. Zaheer recounted, “The first time we met was at Salman bhai’s (Salman Khan) house. Strangely, we both were present at Salman bhai’s birthday parties (at his farm and Mumbai home, Galaxy) several times since 2013, but our paths never crossed. I didn’t know she was there, and she didn’t know that I existed. Then finally, we met at Galaxy one evening, when a few of us just chilled together, and that was our first interaction.”
This interaction was not just a casual meeting but laid the foundation for a deep connection that grew stronger over time. Zaheer and Sonakshi spent their first significant amount of time together on June 23, 2017. Recollecting that evening, Zaheer mentioned, "The first time we really spent a lot of time with each other was on June 23, 2017 (hence, we chose that date for our wedding)." It was during a screening of Salman Khan's movie "Tubelight" followed by an afterparty that they ended up spending hours together, chatting and bonding. "We kept chatting, and suddenly, we turned around and we were like... where did everyone else go? We knew that day there was something special here."
This special connection and the memory of their first meaningful interaction influenced their decision to choose June 23 as their wedding date, embedding a sentimental significance to the day.
Sonakshi and Zaheer's love story is a blend of serendipity and gradual discovery, further cemented by their professional collaboration. The couple worked together on the film "Double XL," released in 2022, which also featured Huma Qureshi in the lead role. This professional collaboration allowed them to spend more time together, solidifying their relationship both on and off-screen.
Sonakshi's latest project, "Kakuda," where she starred alongside Riteish Deshmukh, also garnered attention, showcasing her versatility as an actress. Despite their busy schedules, the couple managed to keep their relationship strong and private, away from the prying eyes of the media.
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