Sonakshi Sinha’s marriage with Zaheer Iqbal draws ire from Hindu group in Patna: “Won’t let her enter Bihar”

June 25, 2024 - 1:45 PM IST

Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha's recent wedding to actor Zaheer Iqbal on June 23 has sparked controversy, with a Hindu fringe group in Patna calling it "love jihad."

Sonakshi Sinha’s marriage with Zaheer Iqbal draws ire from Hindu group in Patna: “Won’t let her enter Bihar”

Posters Surface in Patna

Posters put up across Patna by the Hindu Shivbhavani Sena allege that the marriage is part of a conspiracy to "Islamify" India. The posters threaten Sonakshi Sinha, stating they will not allow her entry into Bihar. The group further directed their message towards veteran actor and politician Shatrughan Sinha, Sonakshi's father. They demanded he change the names of his palatial Mumbai residence, "Ramayana," and his sons, Luv and Kush, claiming these names disrespect Hinduism.

Posters come up in Patna against Sonakshi Sinha's marriage with a Muslim. pic.twitter.com/TbKSlO25uh
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Shatrughan Sinha Responds to Accusations

Shatrughan Sinha has defended his daughter's marriage, stating it is a personal choice and not a violation of any law. He urged the protestors to find more productive ways to spend their time.

Sonakshi and Zaheer Remain Silent

Neither Sonakshi Sinha nor Zaheer Iqbal have publicly commented on the posters. However, shortly after sharing wedding photos online, they disabled the comments section, possibly to avoid negativity. Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal reportedly dated for seven years before their private civil ceremony in Mumbai. The ceremony included close family and friends.