In a heartfelt interview, Zaheer Iqbal, husband of Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha, addressed the topic of their interfaith marriage, emphasizing that religion has never been a point of contention between them.
Breaking the Silence
In a candid conversation with an Indian media outlet, both Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal opened up about the societal criticism and trolling they have faced due to their interfaith union. The couple shared their perspective on how they navigate their different religious backgrounds while maintaining harmony and respect for each other’s beliefs.
Embracing Each Other’s Cultures
When asked if they plan to incorporate aspects of each other’s cultures and religions into their lives, Sonakshi, known for her role in ‘Heermandi’, expressed her enthusiasm. “Absolutely! I think it will be beautiful,” she said. She highlighted that despite their different religious backgrounds, their core values are aligned. “Basically, our parents have taught us to be good human beings and believe in God, irrespective of whatever name you know him by. The most important thing in life is to be a good person – that’s the kind of values we have imbibed.”
Mutual Respect and Understanding
Zaheer Iqbal echoed similar sentiments, underscoring the irrelevance of religious differences in their relationship. “I know one thing for sure: that I could have 50,000 disagreements with Sona, but it will never have anything to do with religion,” he stated. Zaheer shared a piece of wisdom from Salman Khan’s father, Salim Khan, who once advised him about handling interfaith relationships. “Salim uncle had once shared with me that this is what he had told Salma Aunty’s parents when they got married,” he disclosed.
Addressing Social Criticism
Sonakshi and Zaheer revealed that throughout their seven-year relationship, the topic of their different faiths has never been a significant issue. “In the seven years that we were dating, the fact that we are from different faiths has never come up in a discussion. We both respect other religions. It’s never been an issue for us or even a discussion,” Sonakshi affirmed. “The only noise is from the outside,” she added, referring to the external criticism they have faced.
Their Journey Together
For those unfamiliar with their story, Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal tied the knot in a quiet civil ceremony on June 23, after dating for over seven years. Their relationship and subsequent marriage have been a testament to their mutual respect and understanding, despite the societal pressures and trolling they have endured.
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