Bollywood actor Zaheer Iqbal has spoken out about his interfaith marriage with actress Sonakshi Sinha, addressing the public scrutiny and societal pressures they have faced.

Public Clarification

In a revealing interview with an Indian media outlet, Zaheer and Sonakshi shared their thoughts on their interfaith marriage, responding to the social media trolling and criticism. They discussed how they manage to maintain a strong relationship despite their different religious backgrounds.

Embracing Diversity

When asked about integrating each other’s cultural and religious practices, Sonakshi responded with enthusiasm. “Absolutely! I think it will be beautiful,” she said. She pointed out that their core values, instilled by their parents, are identical. “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

Zaheer Iqbal supported Sonakshi’s views, emphasizing that their religious differences have never been an issue. “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 asserted. He also shared advice from Salim Khan, which has helped him navigate their interfaith relationship. “Salim uncle had once shared with me that this is what he had told Salma Aunty’s parents when they got married,” Zaheer mentioned.

Tackling External Criticism

Sonakshi noted that their religious backgrounds have never been a problem in their relationship. “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,” she explained. She added that the criticism they face is solely external. “The only noise is from the outside.”

Their Relationship Journey

For those unfamiliar, Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal married in an intimate civil ceremony on June 23, following a relationship of over seven years. Their marriage exemplifies how love and mutual respect can transcend religious boundaries, standing strong against societal pressures.

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