- By Sidhi Agarwall
- Fri, 17 Oct 2025 11:56 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Zaira Wasim, best known for her role in Dangal, has announced her marriage. The actress, who quit Bollywood in 2019 to focus on her faith, returned to Instagram on Friday night to share the happy news with her followers. The Secret Superstar actress rose to fame with her debut in Dangal (2016), where she portrayed young Geeta Phogat, the daughter of Aamir Khan’s character. Her powerful performance earned her the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress. She went on to star in Secret Superstar (2017), which followed the journey of a young girl aspiring to be a singer despite societal challenges. The film received widespread acclaim, further establishing her as a talented young star.
Zaira Wasimposted two photos from her private Nikah ceremony, captioned “Qubool Hai x3.” In the pictures, she is seen signing her marriage certificate, while another shot shows the newlyweds standing side by side with their backs to the camera. True to her preference for privacy, she did not reveal her husband’s name or face. For her special day, Zaira wore a vibrant red wedding outfit adorned with golden embroidery, keeping her look elegant and traditional. Fans quickly flooded the comments section with congratulatory messages and warm wishes for the actress’s new chapter in life.
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After Dangal, Zaira later appeared in The Sky Is Pink alongside Priyanka Chopra and Farhan Akhtar, but in 2019, she made headlines by announcing her decision to leave the film industry. In a heartfelt post, she explained that acting conflicted with her religious beliefs and personal values. “I want to confess that I am not truly happy with this identity, that is, my line of work,” she wrote at the time.
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Since stepping away from the limelight, Zaira has kept a low profile, occasionally sharing faith-based reflections online. Her wedding post marks one of her rare social media appearances in recent years. Fans have expressed their happiness for her peaceful, private life and showered her with blessings and love as she begins this new journey.