Sonakshi Sinha Pregnant? Actress Finally Breaks Silence, Says, 'I Have Found a Way…'
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Sonakshi Sinha reacts to wedding with Zaheer Iqbal, family approval, and pregnancy rumours.
Sonakshi Sinha's personal life has often been under the media microscope — from whispers about her relationship with Zaheer Iqbal to public curiosity around her inter-faith wedding and now pregnancy rumours. The Heeramandi star, who tied the knot with longtime boyfriend Zaheer in a quiet civil ceremony last year, recently celebrated their first wedding anniversary on June 23, 2025.
The couple, who appeared together in Double XL (2022), kept their relationship under wraps for several years before making it official. But even after going public, the scrutiny didn't stop. Their interfaith relationship, with Sonakshi being Hindu and Zaheer Muslim, sparked even more curiosity. Many even questioned, 'Is Sonakshi Sinha pregnant?" as she quietly got married without much fanfare.
Sonakshi, however, has chosen calm over chaos. In a recent interview, she reacted to the relentless noise surrounding her private life. 'I have found a way of shutting out the noise," she said. 'I live a very happy life off screen when I am not at work, and I am okay and peaceful, so when I am at work and I have to deal with such things, I just end up dealing with it better," the actress added.
The actress, who dated Zaheer Iqbal for seven years before they got married, shared how time and experience have helped her build emotional resilience. 'You realise that people will say what they want to say, no matter what you do. If I say I am wearing white, someone will say no, it's black. Someone will always be there to challenge what you say, so you just move on with your life. You cannot pay attention to every little thing."
Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal Marriage
Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal got married in a quiet civil ceremony at her Bandra home on June 23, 2024. The wedding was attended by close family and a few friends, including her parents, Shatrughan and Poonam Sinha. Later that evening, the couple hosted a grand reception at Bastian restaurant in Mumbai. The celebration was a star-studded affair with guests like Salman Khan, Rekha, Kajol, Anil Kapoor, Tabu, Raveena Tandon, Vidya Balan with Siddharth Roy Kapur, and many more.
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