As Bollywood’s beloved Sonakshi Sinha prepares to tie the knot with fellow actor Zaheer Iqbal on June 23, social media is buzzing with rumors and speculations that her family might be unhappy about the union. The latest twist in the story comes with claims that Sonakshi’s mother, Poonam Sinha, and her brother, Luv Sinha, have unfollowed the actress on Instagram, fueling further gossip about potential familial discord.
This startling revelation was initially flagged by a keen-eyed Reddit user who observed, “Just noticed that Poonam Sinha only follows six people on Instagram including her husband Shatrughan Sinha, Luv Sinha, and Kussh Sinha. Strange! Why would she not follow her daughter? Luv also doesn’t seem to follow his sister on Instagram. Interestingly, Sonakshi also doesn’t follow her mother and Luv on Insta. She only follows Shatrughan and Kussh. This feels very strange, considering Sona has been a pampered kid in her family.”
Despite the online chatter, Pahlaj Nihalani, a close friend of the Sinha family, insists that all is well within the family circle. However, the Instagram activity—or the lack thereof—continues to spark widespread curiosity and concern among fans.
Adding another layer to the intrigue, veteran actor and Sonakshi’s father, Shatrughan Sinha, who recently made headlines by winning the Lok Sabha elections from Asansol on a Trinamool Congress ticket, mentioned that he had no idea about the imminent wedding plans. This statement has only added fuel to the speculation that all might not be smooth sailing as the big day approaches.
Regardless of familial dynamics, the wedding preparations are in full swing. The celebrations are set to take place at Bastian – At The Top restaurant in the Dadar area of Mumbai. Although the menu and dinner spread for the special occasion are being kept under wraps, it has been revealed that the theme for the venue will be adorned in shades of ivory and white, aiming for an elegant and sophisticated ambiance.
The couple had previously shared their joy through an audio invitation that quickly went viral. The invite featured a striking photograph of the duo amid snow-capped mountains, giving the impression of a glamorous magazine cover.
. Texts on the image read, “We’re making it official! (Finally),” confirming long-standing rumors about their relationship status.
The heartwarming audio message begins with Sonakshi’s cheerful voice, “To all our hip, tech-savvy, and jasoos friends and family who managed to land on this page, hi.” Zaheer follows up, “For the last seven years that we have been together, all the love, joy, laughter, and many, many adventures have led us to this very moment.” As the message continues, the voices alternate between Sonakshi and Zaheer, capturing the essence of their unique bond. Sonakshi wraps up by quipping, “The moment where we go from being each other’s rumoured girlfriend and boyfriend.”
The couple reportedly began dating after meeting at a party hosted by Bollywood heavyweight Salman Khan. Their relationship has since blossomed, characterized by strong chemistry and deep companionship. Significantly, both Sonakshi and Zaheer embarked on their film careers under Salman Khan’s tutelage. Sonakshi debuted with the blockbuster ‘Dabangg’ in 2010, while Zaheer entered the cinematic world more recently with the 2019 film ‘Notebook’. The couple also shared the screen in the 2022 comedy-drama ‘Double XL,’ further cementing their professional and personal partnership.
As the wedding date draws closer, social media remains fixated on the potential rift within the Sinha family. Whether the Instagram unfollowing incident is a sign of deeper issues or merely a trivial misunderstanding remains to be seen. In the age of digital communication, such signals are often magnified, leading to widespread speculation and sometimes, unfounded conclusions.
For now, fans await more updates as Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal prepare to embark on this exciting new chapter in their lives, hoping that love prevails over any perceived family tensions. The wedding promises to be a spectacular affair, capturing the attention and imagination of Bollywood enthusiasts everywhere.
(With inputs from IANS)
