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Bollywood witnessed a heartwarming celebration as Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal tied the knot in an intimate yet grand ceremony on June 23. The couple, who have been in a relationship for seven years, officially became husband and wife in a civil ceremony, followed by a star-studded reception.

The joyous occasion was shared by many, including actress Richa Chadha, who couldn't stop gushing over the couple's happiness. Mom-to-be Richa shared a sneak peek of Sonakshi and Zaheer's registered marriage and grand reception on her Instagram Stories. In the clip, Sonakshi is seen beaming with joy as she places her thumbprint on the marriage registration paper, with Zaheer lovingly embracing her. Richa captioned the clip, "I love this expression of pure joy on @aslisona! Won my heart and how!"

Richa Chadha shares a video of Sonakshi-Zaheer's wedding as her Instagram story.

The wedding and reception were filled with love, laughter, and the presence of close friends and family, marking a memorable day for the couple. The wedding bash at Bastian saw numerous Bollywood celebrities in attendance, including Salman Khan, Vidya Balan with Siddharth Roy Kapur, and veteran actress Saira Banu, who came to congratulate the newlyweds and celebrate their union.

Sonakshi and Zaheer's journey to this special day has been nothing short of a fairytale. On their wedding day, Sonakshi shared a heartfelt post on Instagram, reflecting on their love story. "On this very day, seven years back (23.06.2017) in each other's eyes, we saw love in its purest form and decided to hold on to it. Today that love has guided us through all the challenges and triumphs... leading up to this moment... where with the blessings of both our families and both our gods... we are now man and wife. Here's to love, hope and all things beautiful with each other, from now until forever. Sonakshi Zaheer23.06.2024," she wrote, announcing her marriage to Zaheer.

 

 

 

 

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The couple's love story, spanning over seven years, is a testament to their enduring bond and mutual respect. They shared glimpses of their wedding on social media, marking June 23 as a day etched in their hearts forever.

Following the wedding, Sonakshi shared a fresh selfie with her new husband, Zaheer. On Wednesday, she treated fans with a new picture of the couple, accompanied by a quirky caption. Clad in casual outfits, Sonakshi and Zaheer posed for a selfie with the caption, "Posting this on normal and not 'close friends' like the last 7 years hits different."

Zaheer also shared adorable pictures from their lunch date on Tuesday. He took to his Instagram Stories to post a video where Sonakshi can be seen laughing while enjoying her meal. Apart from the pictures, Zaheer added a caption that read, "She wanted to shout at me but I made her laugh instead. #IYKYK." The 'Heeramandi' actress reposted the video with the caption, "Guts." The couple also shared a mirror selfie, writing, "What a beautiful day."

Sonakshi Sinha shared a picture on her Instagram story

The civil wedding, followed by the reception at Bastian, saw a constellation of Bollywood stars in attendance. The event was a grand celebration of love, marking the union of two souls deeply in love.

Sonakshi and Zaheer's wedding is a beautiful reminder that love transcends all barriers and challenges. Their journey from being close friends to life partners is inspiring, reflecting the power of love and togetherness.

On the professional front, Sonakshi will be seen in 'Kakuda,' directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, which will be out on ZEE5 on July 12. The film also stars Riteish Deshmukh and Saqib Saleem.

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As Sonakshi and Zaheer embark on this new chapter of their lives, they do so with the blessings and well-wishes of their loved ones and fans, looking forward to a lifetime of happiness and togetherness.