Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal are celebrating their first Ganesh Chaturthi as a married couple. The actors, who tied the knot on June 23 in a private ceremony in Mumbai, are now marking their first Ganesh festival together. This special occasion also seems to be a way for Sonakshi to respond to critics of their inter-faith marriage.
Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal’s Marriage and Social Media Backlash
Since Sonakshi and Zaheer Iqbal’s wedding was announced, the couple has faced negativity on social media due to their different religious backgrounds. Sonakshi, 37, and Zaheer, 35, have had to deal with this scrutiny, which even led Sonakshi to disable comments on some of her posts to avoid further negativity.
Festive Celebration
On Sunday, Sonakshi shared a video on Instagram showing her and Zaheer celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi. In the video, they are seen performing the Ganesh aarti together at Arpita Khan Sharma’s elaborate Ganpati celebrations. Sonakshi’s post featured a joint message: “Love grows in respect when a couple honors each other’s beliefs in true harmony… Our first Ganpati after shaadi.”
For the occasion, Sonakshi wore a beautiful teal blue anarkali with intricate silver embroidery, while Zaheer chose a blue and white kurta. The video was met with positive reactions from fans, who appreciated their display of mutual respect and celebration of each other’s traditions.
Thoughts on Interfaith Marriage
In a recent interview, Sonakshi and Zaheer shared that their different faiths were never a topic of contention. Sonakshi mentioned, “We are not very different from each other. Our core values are the same. Our parents taught us to be good people and believe in God, no matter what name we use. The key values we follow are to be good humans and live with kindness.”
Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal’s Love Story
Sonakshi and Zaheer’s love story began on June 23, 2017, and they chose the same date to marry. Their wedding was a small, intimate affair with close family and friends. They later hosted a grand reception at Bastian, celebrating their union with loved ones. The couple met through Salman Khan, a long-time friend of Zaheer’s father, Iqbal Ratansi. Salman, who also supported Zaheer’s debut film Notebook, played a role in bringing them together. Sonakshi and Zaheer’s relationship deepened after working together on the film Double XL, which was co-produced by Huma Qureshi.
Sonakshi and Zaheer’s first Ganesh Chaturthi as a married couple highlights their commitment to celebrating their love and respect for each other’s traditions, showcasing how they’ve united their lives and cultures in harmony.
