It isnt a hidden fact that the Hindi film industry lauds Salman Khan for his generosity and kind-hearted soul. He has been a mentor and guiding force to many actors including Elli Avram Ashmit Patel Sana Khan Jacqueline Fernandez and of course his much-hyped ex Katrina Kaif. He has not just revived the careers of many but also provided a platform to many fresh faces in Bollywood. One of them is Sonakshi Sinhas husband actor Zaheer Iqbal. Born on December 10 1988 in Mumbai Zaheer hails from a non-filmy background. His father Iqbal Ratnasi is a close associate of Salman Khan and that connection played a pivotal role in Zaheers entry into the film industry. Coming from a family involved in the jewellery business Zaheers journey into acting was an interesting one. Initially he was involved in his fathers business but was always inclined towards acting. His transition from business to Bollywood was majorly influenced by Salman Khan who noticed his potential and decided to instruct him. Salman Khans support and mentorship played a key role in Zaheers acting career providing him opportunities and guidance to showcase his talent.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Sonakshi Sinha (@aslisona) In 2019 Zaheer made his Bollywood debut with the film Notebook bankrolled by Salman Khan. Helmed by Nitin Kakkar the romantic drama featured Zaheer in the lead role alongside debutant Pranutan Bahl the granddaughter of legendary actress Nutan. Zaheers performance was well-appreciated in the film and he was praised for his on-screen presence and acting skills. He has since starred in films like Double XL (2022) and music videos like Blockbuster. Outside his professional life Zaheer is also known for his close-knit relationships with his family and friends. He garnered massive spotlight for his relationship with Sonakshi Sinha daughter of veteran actor Shatrughan Sinha. After dating for seven years the two tied the knot on June 23 2024 in an intimate ceremony at the actress Bandra apartment. Moreover Zaheer completed his education from Mumbai Scottish School where Ranbir Kapoor was his senior. He has two siblings- her sister is a celebrity stylist and his younger brother is a computer engineer.