Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal’s journey to marriage was anything but smooth. While their wedding in June 2024 appeared simple and intimate the road leading up to it was filled with years of secrecy speculation and emotional conversations within the family. After dating for nearly seven years the couple finally made their relationship official last year putting an end to months of rumours surrounding their personal lives. Soon after news of their wedding broke social media was flooded with claims that Sonakshi’s parents veteran actor Shatrughan Sinha and his wife Poonam Sinha were unhappy with her decision. However those assumptions were laid to rest when both parents attended the wedding celebrations and blessed the couple. How long did Sonakshi and Zaheer keep their relationship private? In a recent appearance on Farah Khan’s vlog Sonakshi and her mother Poonam Sinha spoke candidly about how long the relationship remained under wraps. Surprisingly Poonam revealed that she was unaware of her daughter’s relationship for almost five years. Sonakshi shared that her mother was the first person in the family she eventually confided in. Even after discovering the information Poonam chose to keep it from Shatrughan Sinha for a long time. Clarifying the timeline Poonam said “I found out about it around two years ago. During those two years I kept talking to her father and slowly tried to help him understand and accept the relationship.” Did Poonam Sinha sense something earlier? Zaheer Iqbal added an interesting detail suggesting that Poonam may have had an instinct about their relationship much earlier. Agreeing with him Poonam admitted that she had sensed “something was going on” even before Sonakshi told her officially. “I noticed her trying too hard to please us and doing household work just to make us happy” Poonam recalled with a smile. “A mother can always sense when something is different.” When did the families first meet? Answering Farah Khan’s question about the families’ first interaction Sonakshi revealed that their parents met informally at a party hosted by actor Huma Qureshi. Interestingly neither set of parents knew at the time that Sonakshi and Zaheer were dating. Poonam Sinha recalled that her suspicions grew stronger at that party when she saw Sonakshi sitting near Zaheer’s mother Mumtaz in a way that felt more personal than casual. “That’s when I felt something was definitely brewing” she said. A meaningful wedding date Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal tied the knot on June 23 2024 in a quiet civil ceremony attended by close family and friends. The date held special significance as it marked the anniversary of the day their relationship had begun years ago. From years of quiet understanding to eventual acceptance Sonakshi and Zaheer’s love story is a reminder that sometimes patience and honesty pave the way for lasting happiness.