Salman Khan is The Unofficial Matchmaker in Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal Love Story

Sonakshi Sinha Says she met husband Zaheer Iqbal first time at Salman Khan's house party: 'He is kind of Sutradhar'

In a delightful revelation, newly married couple Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal have credited none other than superstar Salman Khan for their initial meeting. Sonakshi, in a recent interview, affectionately referred to Khan as their "sutradhar", highlighting his pivotal, albeit unintentional, role in bringing them together.

Picture:Sonakshi Sinha With Her Husband Zaheer Iqbal and Salman Khan With Zaheer Iqba

The love story, which culminated in their marriage on June 23, 2024, reportedly blossomed after Sonakshi and Zaheer first crossed paths at a house party hosted by Salman Khan. While it wasn't "love at first sight" in the cinematic sense, it was an encounter that laid the foundation for a deep connection.

According to Sonakshi and Zaheer, they were both attending an after-party following the premiere of Salman Khan's film Tubelight in 2017. It was at this gathering that they ended up spending several hours in conversation, seemingly oblivious to the party winding down around them. "We kept chatting, and suddenly, we turned around and were like where did everyone else go?" Zaheer recounted in a past interview, adding that it was then they realized there was "something special" between them.

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Salman Khan's connection to both Sonakshi and Zaheer runs deep. He launched Sonakshi Sinha's acting career with his blockbuster film Dabangg in 2010, and later introduced Zaheer Iqbal to Bollywood with his production Notebook in 2019. This long-standing mentorship and close family bond meant that Salman was keenly aware of the brewing romance.

Sonakshi clarified that Salman wasn't actively playing cupid or orchestrating their relationship in a traditional "matchmaker" sense. Instead, his home simply served as the fortuitous location where their paths converged. "He was not exactly a matchmaker. We met at a party at Salman's house, so he was more like a sutradhar," she explained.

The couple, who dated for approximately seven years before tying the knot in an intimate ceremony, largely kept their relationship private. However, their appearances together at various Khan family events, particularly Aayush Sharma and Arpita Khan's Eid celebrations, often fueled speculation.

Salman Khan himself was reportedly "very happy" on learning of their serious relationship. Given his close ties to both families, it's clear he approved of the union.

The story of Sonakshi and Zaheer's first meeting at Salman Khan's residence adds a charming anecdote to their journey.

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