Sonakshi Sinha Finally Responds to Trolls Who Bashed her Interfaith Marriage

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JUNE 26,2024

Sonakshi Sinha, the popular Bollywood actress, has finally addressed the online trolls who targeted her recent marriage to Zaheer Iqbal. The couple, who had been dating for seven years, tied the knot on June 23rd in an intimate ceremony, followed by a grand reception for their industry friends. However, their interfaith marriage sparked negativity online, prompting Sonakshi to send a subtle yet powerful message.


Sonakshi's subtle but strong response

While Sonakshi Sinha refrained from directly engaging with the negativity, she took to Instagram to share a post that resonated with her stance. The post, created by animator Prasad Bhat, featured a graphic depicting the couple in their wedding attire alongside the caption, "Love is the universal religion." Sinha reshared the post on her story and commented, "Truest words!! This is adorable! Thank you." This simple act served as a powerful statement, emphasising love as the core value guiding their union.



The couple had to disable comments on their wedding photos due to the barrage of negativity. This negativity extended beyond the virtual world as well. Several protests erupted in Sinha's hometown, Patna, spearheaded by the Hindu Shiv Bhawani Sena. The group labelled the marriage "love jihad," a term used to demonise interfaith relationships involving Muslim men. They even went as far as demanding that Sinha never visit Patna again.


Shatrughan Sinha defends his daughter's choice

Standing firmly by his daughter's side, veteran actor and politician Shatrughan Sinha slammed the protestors. Quoting legendary lyricist Anand Bakshi, he said, "Anand Bakshi saab has written about such professional protestors, 'Kucch to log kahenge, logon ka kaam hai kehna. To this, I would like to add, 'Kehne waale agar bekar, bekaam-kaaj ke ho to kehna hi kaam ban jata hai. (Let them talk it's their job to talk. But I would add that for the unemployed, this becomes their only job.) My daughter has done nothing illegal or unconstitutional."

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He further emphasised the legality and privacy of their decision, stating, "A wedding is a personal decision. No one has the right to interfere. To all the protestors, I say, Go get a life."

Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal's choice to celebrate their love has garnered significant support as well. Numerous celebrities, including Salman Khan, Kajol, Rekha, Huma Qureshi, and Vidya Balan, attended their reception, showcasing their solidarity with the couple. While online trolls and fringe groups may attempt to spread negativity, Sinha's message of love and her father's unwavering support serve as a reminder that love conquers all.

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