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Sonakshi Sinha, the Bollywood actress, recently tied the knot with Zaheer Iqbal, facing criticism for their interfaith marriage. The couple had a civil marriage ceremony at Sonakshi’s Bandra home, attended only by close friends and family members, followed by a star-studded wedding reception. Despite the celebrations, Sonakshi has been dealing with trolls and negative comments surrounding her marriage to Zaheer.
In response to the critics, Sonakshi took to an illustrator’s Instagram post of a caricature of herself and Zaheer from their wedding reception. The caption read, ‘Love is the universal religion. Wishing @aslisona @iamzahero a happy life.’ Sonakshi’s comment on the post was powerful as she wrote, ‘Truest words!! This is adorable. Thank you.’ She also reposted the artwork, appreciating the artist’s work and spreading a message of love.
Not only did Sonakshi stand up against the trolls, but her father, veteran actor Shatrughan Sinha, also defended her decision to marry Zaheer. He emphasized that marriage is a personal choice, and nobody has the right to interfere or pass judgment on his daughter’s life choices. Richa Chadha, Sonakshi’s co-star in ‘Heeramandi,’ also expressed her support for the couple, praising their commitment to each other and individuality.
The wedding reception of Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal was a grand event attended by several Bollywood celebrities, including Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor, Tabu, and Kajol, among others. Veteran actress Rekha also blessed the newlyweds at their reception, adding to the joyous occasion. Sonakshi’s resilience in the face of criticism and her poignant response to trolls exemplify her belief that love transcends all boundaries and that it is the universal language.
