Mumbai: "We are now husband and wife," acting couple Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal said on Sunday after their low-key ceremony in the presence of family and close friends.
Sonakshi, 37, and Zaheer, 35, tied the knot in a civil marriage at the "Heeramandi" star's beachfront Bandra West apartment with the blessings of their families and "our two gods."
The newlyweds shared the news of their wedding in a joint Instagram post.
"That same day, seven years ago (06/23/2017), in each other's eyes, we saw love in its purest form and dedicated ourselves to holding on to it.
"Today that love has guided us through all the challenges and triumphs... that brought us to this moment... where with the blessings of our two families and our two gods... we are now husband and wife. Let's toast for love, hope and all things beautiful with each other, from now until forever," the couple captioned their wedding photos.
The bride and groom twinned in ivory: Sonakshi wore her mother Poonam Sinha's bridal saree and completed her look with an elegant bun and gajra, while Zaheer wore an embroidered kurta pajama.
Sonakshi and Zaheer first collaborated for the music video for the song "Blockbuster," which was released in September 2022. Months later, they co-starred in the comedy-drama "Double XL."
The duo did not publicly confirm their relationship, but they were often seen attending events and social gatherings together. From attending each other's birthday parties, winning awards to going diving during holidays, Sonakshi and Zaheer often gave a glimpse of their lives to their fans and followers on social media.
Sonakshi's "Heeramandi" co-star Aditi Rao Hydari attended the wedding along with her fiancé, actor Siddharth, and her "Double XL" co-star Huma Qureshi.
The newlyweds later hosted a reception for friends and industry colleagues at a posh restaurant in Dadar.
For the post-wedding festivities, Sonakshi opted for a red Banarasi saree and Zaheer donned an open white jacket with a shirt and paired it with matching pants.
The reception was attended by film personalities like Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Bela Segal, Gulshan Devaiah, Reema Kagti, Padmini Kolhapure, Qureshi, Saqib Saleem, Siddharth Kak, Mudassar Aziz, Anil Kapoor, Chunky Pandey, Aanand L Rai, Kajol, Saira Banu, Sanjeeda Shaikh, Richa Chadha, Ali Fazal, Yo Yo Honey Singh, Ali Abbas Zafar, Raveena Tandon, Anees Bazmee, Vidya Balan, Siddharth Roy Kapur and Tabu.
Sonakshi's first co-star Salman Khan is expected to attend the reception. Salman also produced Zaheer's 2019 debut film "Notebook", a romantic drama.
Boxes of candy with a thank you note from the couple were distributed to media stationed outside the reception venue.
"Thank you for showering us with so much love, happiness and kindness on the most important day of our lives! Your support and wishes mean a lot to us," read a message from Sonakshi and Zaheer.
Although there was no official confirmation from the couple, rumors about their wedding began circulating on social media earlier this month.
While Sonakshi was last seen in the Netflix series "Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar", in which she played the dual role of Rehaana and Fareedan, Zaheer had a special appearance in the action film "Ruslaan".
The wedding celebrations began on Thursday with a family gathering of the bride and groom, followed by a mehendi ceremony the next day.
The Sinha family organized a pooja ceremony on Saturday night at their Juhu residence, Ramayana, which was adorned with lights.
There were reports that Sonakshi's father, veteran star and TMC MP Shatrughan Sinha, was unhappy that his daughter did not inform the family about the wedding. The rumors were put to rest when Shatrughan Sinha was all smiles as he posed with her boyfriend and family earlier this week.
Zaheer is the son of the city's renowned jeweler Iqbal Ratansi. His sister Sanam Ratansi is a famous stylist and costume designer.
Sonakshi, 37, and Zaheer, 35, tied the knot in a civil marriage at the "Heeramandi" star's beachfront Bandra West apartment with the blessings of their families and "our two gods."
The newlyweds shared the news of their wedding in a joint Instagram post.
"That same day, seven years ago (06/23/2017), in each other's eyes, we saw love in its purest form and dedicated ourselves to holding on to it.
"Today that love has guided us through all the challenges and triumphs... that brought us to this moment... where with the blessings of our two families and our two gods... we are now husband and wife. Let's toast for love, hope and all things beautiful with each other, from now until forever," the couple captioned their wedding photos.
The bride and groom twinned in ivory: Sonakshi wore her mother Poonam Sinha's bridal saree and completed her look with an elegant bun and gajra, while Zaheer wore an embroidered kurta pajama.
Sonakshi and Zaheer first collaborated for the music video for the song "Blockbuster," which was released in September 2022. Months later, they co-starred in the comedy-drama "Double XL."
The duo did not publicly confirm their relationship, but they were often seen attending events and social gatherings together. From attending each other's birthday parties, winning awards to going diving during holidays, Sonakshi and Zaheer often gave a glimpse of their lives to their fans and followers on social media.
Sonakshi's "Heeramandi" co-star Aditi Rao Hydari attended the wedding along with her fiancé, actor Siddharth, and her "Double XL" co-star Huma Qureshi.
The newlyweds later hosted a reception for friends and industry colleagues at a posh restaurant in Dadar.
For the post-wedding festivities, Sonakshi opted for a red Banarasi saree and Zaheer donned an open white jacket with a shirt and paired it with matching pants.
The reception was attended by film personalities like Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Bela Segal, Gulshan Devaiah, Reema Kagti, Padmini Kolhapure, Qureshi, Saqib Saleem, Siddharth Kak, Mudassar Aziz, Anil Kapoor, Chunky Pandey, Aanand L Rai, Kajol, Saira Banu, Sanjeeda Shaikh, Richa Chadha, Ali Fazal, Yo Yo Honey Singh, Ali Abbas Zafar, Raveena Tandon, Anees Bazmee, Vidya Balan, Siddharth Roy Kapur and Tabu.
Sonakshi's first co-star Salman Khan is expected to attend the reception. Salman also produced Zaheer's 2019 debut film "Notebook", a romantic drama.
Boxes of candy with a thank you note from the couple were distributed to media stationed outside the reception venue.
"Thank you for showering us with so much love, happiness and kindness on the most important day of our lives! Your support and wishes mean a lot to us," read a message from Sonakshi and Zaheer.
Although there was no official confirmation from the couple, rumors about their wedding began circulating on social media earlier this month.
While Sonakshi was last seen in the Netflix series "Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar", in which she played the dual role of Rehaana and Fareedan, Zaheer had a special appearance in the action film "Ruslaan".
The wedding celebrations began on Thursday with a family gathering of the bride and groom, followed by a mehendi ceremony the next day.
The Sinha family organized a pooja ceremony on Saturday night at their Juhu residence, Ramayana, which was adorned with lights.
There were reports that Sonakshi's father, veteran star and TMC MP Shatrughan Sinha, was unhappy that his daughter did not inform the family about the wedding. The rumors were put to rest when Shatrughan Sinha was all smiles as he posed with her boyfriend and family earlier this week.
Zaheer is the son of the city's renowned jeweler Iqbal Ratansi. His sister Sanam Ratansi is a famous stylist and costume designer.
