Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal, after waiting for seven years, recently celebrated their marriage in a quiet civil ceremony on June 23. Despite their joyous occasion, their inter-faith union encountered significant criticism.
In response to the backlash, Sonakshi Sinha has directly addressed the trolls on social media. She shared a post on her Instagram story featuring caricatures of herself and Zaheer, emphasizing that love transcends all boundaries, calling it ‘the universal religion’. She also expressed appreciation for an Instagram post by Prasad Bhat, commenting, ‘Truest words!! This is adorable! Thank you.’
Shatrughan Sinha, Sonakshi’s father, also weighed in on the controversy surrounding protests in Patna against their daughter’s marriage. He referenced lyrics by Anand Bakshi, dismissing the critics as ‘professional protestors’ whose sole job is to comment. He defended Sonakshi and Zaheer’s marriage as a personal choice that is neither illegal nor unconstitutional, adding a blunt message to the protestors to find more constructive pursuits in life.
Sonakshi herself shared a cherished moment from their wedding reception, posting a photo of her kissing Zaheer with a caption expressing gratitude for the overwhelming love and support they received from friends, family, and well-wishers. She described the day as a manifestation of their deepest hopes and prayers, feeling truly blessed to have each other amidst what she believes to be divine intervention.