How Salman Khan Sparked Sonakshi & Zaheer’s Love Story – Bollywood Exclusive

      Salman Khan, the quiet Sutradhar behind Sonakshi and Zaheer’s first meeting.

How Salman Khan Sparked Sonakshi & Zaheer’s Love Story – Bollywood Exclusive​​

How Salman Khan Sparked Sonakshi Sinha & Zaheer Iqbal’s Love: Bollywood’s Untold Matchmaking Story

By M Muzamil Shami - June 24, 2025

In a candid and heartwarming exclusive with Pinkvilla, Bollywood’s vivacious diva Sonakshi Sinha reveals a touching behind-the-scenes moment: her husband, Zaheer Iqbal, originally came into her life thanks to the legendary Salman Khan. Declaring Salman “kind of Sutradhar” of their love story, Sonakshi credits him with orchestrating their first meeting—at one of his famous house parties.

The Meeting: A Party, a Smile, and Destiny

1. First encounter at Salman’s home: According to Sonakshi, they bumped into each other at a get-together hosted by Salman Khan. She describes him as being “very fond” of both of them.

2. Salman wasn’t a matchmaker—more like a narrating force. In Sonakshi’s words: “Not really a matchmaker. We met at a party at his house, so kind of like a sutradhar.”

3. It’s a serendipitous Bollywood moment—Salman provides the setting, fate spins the tale.

A Gratitude Overflow: Sonakshi’s Tribute to Salman

1. On learning of their marriage, Salman responded with joy.

2. Sonakshi expresses deep gratitude: “All due credit to where it belongs.”

3. This confirms Salman’s supportive role, not just as Bollywood’s superstar, but also as a trusted friend.

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Debut Day Butterfly Moments

1. Back to her film debut in Dabangg, Sonakshi admits she felt “underconfident” and “so weird.”

2. Unfamiliar with the film world, she didn’t know “where I was getting into.”

3. Yet, destiny had a plan: after starting out, “there was no looking back.”

Upcoming Project: ‘Nikita Roy’ Clashing with ‘MAA’

1. Sonakshi’s next project—Nikita Roy, a supernatural drama directed by her brother Kush S Sinha—hits theatres on June 27.

2. The cast includes Bollywood heavyweights Paresh Rawal, Arjun Rampal, and Suhail Nayyar.

3. It is set to clash with Kajol’s mytho-horror film MAA, stoking curiosity: who will triumph at the box office?

Power Angles at Play

1. Surprise: Salman Khan, the superstar, inadvertently fostering real-life romance.

2. Emotion: Sonakshi’s heartfelt gratitude and retrospective vulnerability.

3. Urgency: As Nikita Roy and MAA collide, fans are on the edge of their seats.

4. Celebrity: All three—Salman, Sonakshi, and Zaheer—fuel Bollywood fascination.

FAQs

What did Sonakshi say about Salman’s role?
She called him “kind of Sutradhar,” acknowledging his role in their meeting—but not as a matchmaker.

When did Sonakshi meet Zaheer Iqbal?
Their first encounter was at a house party hosted by Salman Khan—date unspecified.

What movies are Sonakshi and Kajol releasing soon?
Sonakshi: Nikita Roy releasing June 27; Kajol: MAA, a mytho-horror, hitting screens around the same time.

Did Sonakshi have doubts about acting early on?
Yes, she admits to being insecure and unprepared on her Dabangg debut set—but she quickly found her stride.

Did Salman Khan set up Sonakshi and Zaheer?
No, but he provided the space. Sonakshi clarifies that they simply “met at a party at his house”—he wasn’t a matchmaker, but more a Sutradhar, the narrator of their meeting.

How did Sonakshi feel during her Dabangg debut?
She felt totally unprepared, nervous, and “weird,” not knowing what to expect—a feeling many newcomers share.

What is Sonakshi’s upcoming project?
Nikita Roy, a supernatural drama, releases on June 27, stirring interest in its clash with Kajol’s MAA.

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