Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal’s marriage rumours have been going on for some time now. Her father Shatrughan Sinha is upset as she didn’t inform her parents about her wedding plans, as confirmed by her maternal uncle Pahlaj Nihalani. Sonakshi’s uncle also added that Shatrughan will attend their wedding ceremony. As per reports, Sonakshi and Zaheer are all set to get hitched in an intimate ceremony in Mumbai on 23rd June. 

In an interview with Times Now, Pahlaj Nihalani was asked about Shatrughan Sinha being upset with Sonakshi. He replied, “Ha, but he can’t remain upset for long, not with Sonakshi. She is his laadli. Shaadi nahin attend karne ka koi sawaal hi nahi paida hota. As Shatruji said to you, aaj kal he bachche inform karte hain, permission nahin lete. Why should he be upset if Sonakshi is marrying the boy of her choice? Shatruji himself married a girl of his choice forty years ago. Even I chose my own life partner when I married my wife. One should not have unrealistic expectations from one’s children.”

He added, “You must have spoken to him when he was out of Mumbai for almost three months due to elections. Bhabhiji must have known . She must have decided to tell him about it (the marriage) after his return. Now he is back in Mumbai and all is well between Sonakshi and her family.” 

Earlier, Shatrughan Sinha told Times Now, “I am being asked by people close to me why I am not aware of this (the supposed wedding), and the media is aware of it. All I can say is, aaj kal ke bachche consent nahin lete maa-baap ke, sirf inform karte hain. We are waiting to be informed.”

 
Later in an interview with Times of India, Shatrughan said “If my daughter is getting married, I will give her my blessings and support her decision and choice. Sonakshi has the right to choose her companion, and I will be the happiest father on her wedding day. I will always wish her the best… ek hi toh beti hai meri.”
 
 

Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal appeared in the 2022 movie Double XL. Directed by Satram Ramani, the movie also featured Huma Qureshi, Mahat Raghavendra, Sachin Shroff, Niki Aneja Walia, Danish Pandor and Jimmy Shergill in pivotal roles. Double XL is currently streaming on Netflix.