Sonakshi Sinha who recently won hearts with Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s OTT series Heermandi is set to tie the knot with her longtime boyfriend, Zaheer Iqbal. However, their upcoming interfaith marriage has sparked considerable controversy. Swara Bhasker, who herself married a Muslim man, has spoken out about the backlash the couple has faced, predicting even more scrutiny once they have children.
Swara Bhasker Reacts To Sonakshi Sinha, Zaheer Iqbal’s Inter-Faith Wedding
Swara Bhasker is aware firsthand of the challenges of an interfaith marriage having wed Fahad Ahmad an activist in February 2023. Swara Bhaskar during her interview with Cine Connect said, “One of the most consistent urban myths that plague contemporary India is called ‘love jihad’, when a Hindu woman marries a Muslim man. It affected me as well.” Real threats exist for people involved in mixed-faith marriages, particularly on days like Valentine’s Day in certain towns.
She added many people had many unsolicited opinions during her wedding as well. She reflected on her experience and shared how everything ultimately boils down to two consenting adults deciding how they want to live their lives privately. The choice of whether to live together or have a court marriage or nikah or Arya Samaj ceremony entirely depends on them and their families; Sonakshi chose her partner and he chose her back, that’s their business and no one else should have anything to do with it at all. Swara also added that this discussion is just a waste of time.
Pointing out a common social disruption in South-Asian countries, especially India Swara exclaimed, “Another round of debates will occur when they procreate – probably about what name they should give the child.” Kareena Kapoor & Saif Ali Khan’s children went through this process same thing happened with her too. She also added how it sounds stupid but sadly it’s an unending cycle.
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Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal will get married on June 23 in Mumbai, in a low-key affair that begins at eight o’clock. More details on the wedding are still awaited.