NEWS DESK, 15 JUNE
Shatrughan Sinha on daughter Sonakshi Sinha wedding with Zaheer Iqbal: ‘She is my only daughter, I support her decision’
Hours after a wedding invite for Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal was leaked online, Shatrughan Sinha, Sonakshi’s father, addressed the rumours. He clarified that he was neither confirming nor denying the news of her marriage. Shatrughan Sinha, a renowned actor-politician, expressed that whenever and if it happens, he would be a happy father. He emphasized that regardless of who she chooses to marry, the family would be supportive of her decision.
“I am neither confirming nor denying her wedding news. Time will tell. She will always have my blessings,” Shatrughan told The Times of India. He further added, “Sonakshi is the apple of my eye. She is my only daughter and very close to me. I am a proud father because, over the years, she has also grown as an actor. From Lootera to Dahaad to now Heera Mandi, she has proved to be a fantastic actor.”
“If my daughter is getting married, I will give her my blessings and support her decision and choice. Sonakshi has the right to choose her companion, and I will be the happiest father on her wedding day. I will always wish her the best…ek hi toh beti hai meri,” Shatrughan added.
Shatrughan also mentioned that he was unaware of the wedding plans. “I am being asked by people close to me why I am not aware of this (the supposed wedding), and the media is aware of it. All I can say is, aaj kal ke bachche consent nahin lete maa-baap ke, sirf inform karte hain. We are waiting to be informed,” he said.
Earlier in the day, it was revealed that Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal are tying the knot on June 23. Their leaked wedding invite confirmed the wedding plan. As per the leaked invite, the party will take place at Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty’s restaurant Bastian in Mumbai. The dress code for the evening is formal and festive. The card also had “the rumors were true” written on it.
A recent report in Zoom suggested that Sonakshi and Zaheer will have a registered marriage, followed by a reception party on June 23. “I have received an invitation to celebrate with the couple on the evening of June 23,” Sonakshi’s friend told Zoom. “But there’s no mention of an actual wedding. From what I know, they have already gone through a registered marriage, or may do so on the morning of June 23. But there’s not going to be any elaborate wedding as such, just a party.”
The news of Sonakshi Sinha’s wedding has garnered significant media attention, with fans eagerly awaiting confirmation from the actress herself. As of now, the details remain speculative, and the public awaits an official statement from Sonakshi Sinha regarding her wedding plans with Zaheer Iqbal. Regardless, Shatrughan Sinha’s supportive stance as a father is evident, highlighting his love and pride for his daughter.
