Newlyweds Sonakshi Sinha, Zaheer Iqbal's first dance on 'Afreen ...
Sonakshi Sinha-Zaheer Iqbal host a grand wedding reception on Sunday. (Photo: Varinder Chawla)
Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal tied the knot on Sunday after being in a relationship for seven years, which they never made public. Post wedding, the couple hosted a grand wedding reception in Mumbai which was attended by several Bollywood stars including Rekha, Kajol, Aditi Rao Hydari, Anil Kapoor and Huma Qureshi, among others. Now, a video of the couple’s first dance from the event is going viral on social media. In the video, the newlyweds can be seen dancing to “Afreen Afreen”, while the guests cheer for them.
In the video, the bride can be seen wearing a beautiful red Banarsi saree, which she paired with a statement necklace followed by a neat bun and gajra. Meanwhile, the groom was seen wearing an all-white ethnic wear.
In another video, the couple can be seen joined by adorable children. Another viral clip shows the newlyweds dancing with Kajol while Huma Qureshi showers them with rose petals. At the event, Sonakshi’s best friend Honey Singh performed for the couple. He was seen singing “Angrezi beat”, while Sonakshi and Zaheer were seen dancing to the song along with the guests. They were also seen dancing to “Chhaiyaa Chaiyaa” among other songs. `
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Apart from these videos, another video of the couple from their wedding is widely circulating online. In the video, Sonakshi and Zaheer can be seen seated together in white outfits, while Zaheer’s Rakhi sister showers Sonkashi with flowers and gives her a warm hug. This makes the bride emotional and she breaks down in tears. Sharing the video on her Instagram Stories, Jannat wrote, “My brother is married. Congratulations Paa and Sona. So happy for you.”
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After constant speculations for the past week, the couple confirmed their wedding by sharing a set of photos on their Instagram. Sharing a joint post, the couple wrote, “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.”
It further read, “Here’s to love, hope and all things beautiful with each other, from now until forever.”
For their registered wedding, the couple dressed up in white. Sonakshi Sinha wore a beautiful white saree. To complete her look, she wore a statement diamond necklace and bangles. Meanwhile, Zaheer complimented her in white kurta set. The couple completed the legal formalities for their civil marriage at the bride’s new apartment in Bandra West.
The couple’s grand reception on Sunday night was a grand affair with Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Siddharth, Vidya Balan, Siddharth Roy Kapur, Raveena Tandon, and Tabu among others in attendance.
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