Sonakshi Sinha Was 'NERVOUS' To Tell Shatrughan About Marriage Plans With Zaheer: 'He Was Really...'

Sonakshi Sinha has admitted that she was “nervous” when she decided to inform her dad Shatrughan Sinha about her marriage plans with Zaheer Iqbal. In a recent interview, the newlywed revealed how her actor-turned-politician father reacted when he got to know about her relationship with Zaheer. She mentioned that even though she was nervous, Shatrughan was “chilled out” and “supportive”.

“When I told my father about us, even I was very nervous. I didn’t know how he would react. I was trying to play it really cool. I asked him, “Aren’t you worried about my marriage because you haven’t asked me anything about it?” He said, “I have asked your mom ki ‘Apni beti se pucho (ask your daughter)’. Then, I told him there is a guy called Zaheer in my life, and he said, ‘Haan maine bhi padha tha (I also read about it)’. He said, ‘You guys are grown-ups; Miya biwi raazi toh kya karega qazi (If the groom and bride are ready, what will the judge do)’. I was like, ‘Oh, that was easy!’ I realised how chilled out and cool my dad is. He was really supportive about our relationship,” Sonakshi told ETimes.

Sonakshi was also joined by her husband, Zaheer during the interview who also opened up about his first meeting with Shatrughan. He mentioned that even though the veteran actor may look “intimidating”, he is the “sweetest person”.

“I went over to their house, and I was nervous because until that moment, I had never had a one-on-one chat with him (Shatrughan Sinha). The moment we started talking, we began discussing a million things and we became like friends. Of course, I also told him that I wanted to ask her (Sonakshi Sinha) to marry me. I know he’s got this image of being intimidating, but he’s so genuine, chilled out and he is the sweetest person I’ve met in a long time,” Iqbal said.

Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal married on June 23, 2024. The couple hosted an intimate ceremony at the former’s Bandra residence.

Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal married on June 23, 2024. The couple hosted an intimate ceremony at the former’s Bandra residence. There were rumours that Shatrughan was unhappy with Sonakshi’s inter-faith marriage but the actor later broke silence and urged everyone to stop spreading hate. He asked trolls to ‘get a life’ and strongly stated that his daughter hasn’t done anything illegal.

“A wedding is a very personal decision between two people; no one has the right to interfere or comment. To all the protestors I say – go, get a life. Do something useful with your life. Aur kucch nahi kehna (I have nothing else to say),” he told Times Now.