Sonakshi Sinha's Uncle Pahlaj Nihalani Confirms Shatrughan Sinha Will Attend Daughter's Wedding With Zaheer Iqbal

Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal's rumoured wedding is round the corner. As the special day approached, Sinha's uncle Pahlaj Nihalani confirmed Shatrughan Sinha's presence at the wedding to Time Now.

Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal's rumoured wedding is round the corner. As the special day approached, Sinha's uncle Pahlaj Nihalani confirmed Shatrughan Sinha's presence at the wedding to Time Now. ( Image Source :Instagram/@poonamsinhasp, @aslisona )

New Delhi: Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal's rumoured wedding is round the corner. As the special day approached, Sinha's uncle Pahlaj Nihalani confirmed Shatrughan Sinha's presence at the wedding to Time Now. Rumours of a discord in the Sinha family have been doing the rounds on social media ever since the veteran actor turned politician Shatrughan Sinha said that he was not aware of the wedding in an earlier interview.

Pahlak Nihalani on Sonakshi Sinha- Shatrughan Sinha rift

Slamming rumours about a discord in Sinha's family, Pahlaj Nihalani told Times Now, "Shatrughan Sinha was out of Mumbai for almost three months due to elections. Bhabiji (Poonam Sinha) must have known. She must have decided to tell him about it after his return. Now he is back in Mumbai and all is well between Sonakshi and her family."

When asked if Sinha was upset as Sonakshi did not inform about the wedding, Nihalani told Times Now, "Ha, but he can't remain upset for long, not with Sonakshi. She is his laadli (darling). Shaadi nahin attend karne ka koi sawaal hi nahi paida hota (There's no question of him not attending the wedding). As Shatruji said to you, aaj kal he bachche inform karte hain, permission nahin lete (As Shatruji said to you, today's kids inform, don't ask for permission). Why should he be upset if Sonakshi is marrying the boy of her choice? Shatruji himself married a girl of his choice forty years ago. Even I chose my own life partner when I married my wife. One should not have unrealistic expectations from one's children."

Shatrughan Sinha on Sonakshi Sinha wedding

Earlier, in an interview with Zoom, Sinha mentioned that he was not aware of their wedding. He said, "I am in Delhi right now. After the election results, I flew down here. I haven't spoken to anyone about my daughter's plans. So your question is, is she getting married? The answer is that she hasn't told me anything about it."

"Main bhi utna hi jaanta ho jitna main media maine padha hai (I know as much as what the media told me). If and when she takes me into confidence, my wife and I will give the couple my blessings. We wish her happiness always. We trust her judgement completely. She would never make an extra-constituional or illegal decision. As a consenting adult, she has the right to make her own decisions."

Having said that, I would like to say that whenever my daughter gets married, I would like to be dancing right in front of the baaraat. I am being asked by people close to me why I am not aware of this and the media is aware of it. All I can say is, aaj kal ke bacche consent nahin lete maap-baap ke, sirf inform karte hain (these days, children don't take permission from parents, they just inform). We are waiting to be informed," the actor concluded.

Rumours of Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal's wedding have been doing the rounds on social media after a wedding invite confirming the same was leaked. As per reports, Zaheer and Sonakshi will be tying the knot  on June 23, 2024.