Shatrughan Sinha on Daughter Sonakshi and Zaheer Iqbal: “They Seem Made for Each Other”

Veteran actor Shatrughan Sinha has always been a staunch supporter of his daughter Sonakshi Sinha’s personal choices. Known for openly expressing his views on interfaith marriages, Sinha recently spoke about the bond between Sonakshi and her husband Zaheer Iqbal, highlighting the mutual respect and love they share.

A Strong Bond
Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal tied the knot on 23 June 2024 after seven years of dating. Their interfaith marriage, attended by close family and industry friends, has often been under public scrutiny on social media. Addressing this, Shatrughan Sinha told Aaj Tak that he fully supports his daughter’s marriage and sees Zaheer as a positive presence in her life.

“Made for Each Other”
Sinha praised the couple, saying, “It’s wonderful. Zaheer and Sonakshi not only respect each other immensely, but they also seem made for each other. It’s very heartening. Sonakshi has even written that Zaheer is the one who truly matters in her life. I would say, she has only two heroes in her life, and he is one of them.”

Sonakshi Breaks Her Silence
Sonakshi herself recently addressed the criticism surrounding her marriage on Soha Ali Khan’s podcast. She said, “It’s just noise. I am not the first, nor will I be the last, to make my own life decisions. These were beautiful moments for us, and we chose to focus on our life together rather than the noise.”

Parental Pride and Support
In past interviews, Shatrughan Sinha had expressed unwavering support for his daughter, stating, “This is a matter of personal choice. If our children marry with their wishes and our blessings, it is neither illegal nor unconstitutional. I am proud of her choices. If I am not around, who else will stand by my daughter?”

Shatrughan Sinha’s words reflect not only his love and pride for Sonakshi but also the strength of family support in navigating life’s personal choices, especially amid public scrutiny.