Shatrughan Sinha SLAMS Those Calling Sonakshi’s Wedding With Zaheer ‘Love Jihad’: ‘She Did Nothing Illegal’ – News18

Shatrughan Sinha has lashed out at those protesting against his daughter, Sonakshi Sinha’s wedding with Zaheer Iqbal. The two tied the knot in a private ceremony in Mumbai on Sunday, June 23. While their wedding pictures are all over social media, a protest march was recently organised in Shatrughan Sinha’s hometown Patna in Bihar. Organised by Hindu Shiv Bhawani Sena, the fringe organisation called the interfaith marriage ‘love jihad’ and asked Sonakshi not to visit the state capital ever.

Reacting to the trolls, the actor-turned-politician has urged everyone to stop spreading hate. He asked trolls to ‘get a life’ and strongly stated that his daughter hasn’t done anything illegal. “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 (For unemployed people, this is all the work they have).’ My daughter has done nothing illegal or unconstitutional,” he told Times Now.

“A wedding is a very personal decision between two people; no one has the right to interfere or comment. To all the protestors I say – go, get a life. Do something useful with your life. Aur kucch nahi kehna (I have nothing else to say),” the veteran actor added.

Previously, Shatrughan Sinha also reacted to Sonakshi and Zaheer’s civil marriage. When asked how he was feeling on the day of his daughter’s wedding, the actor said, “Yeh bhi koi poochne ki baat hai? Every father waits for this moment when his daughter is given to her chosen groom. My daughter looks most happy with Zaheer. Unki jodi salamat rahe.”

Sonakshi Sinha married Zaheer Iqbal on June 23, 2024. The couple hosted an intimate ceremony at the former’s Bandra residence. Later, sharing the wedding pictures online, the newlyweds wrote, “On this very day, seven years back (23.06.2017) in each others eyes, we saw love in its purest form and decided to hold on to it. Today that love has guided us through all the challenges and triumphs… leading up to this moment… where with the blessings of both our families and both our gods… we are now man and wife. Here’s to love, hope and all things beautiful with each other, from now until forever. Sonakshi ♾️ Zaheer 23.06.2024.”

After their wedding, Sonakshi and Zaheer also hosted a grand reception for their friends from the film industry.