Karan Johar calls Sonakshi Sinha ‘coolest bride’; reveals what he loved about her wedding to Zaheer Iqbal
Filmmaker Karan Johar recently showered love on newlywed Sonakshi Sinha and also disclosed what he liked about her and Zaheer Iqbal's wedding ceremony.
Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal started their marital journey on June 23 after dating each other for seven years. The inside pictures and videos from their wedding functions beautifully captured the happiness of the couple. Sonakshi and Zaheer received heartwarming wishes from the film industry for their new beginnings. Now, filmmaker Karan Johar has revealed what he loved about their wedding. He even dubbed Sonakshi the ‘coolest bride.’
Karan Johar loved Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal’s wedding
Today, June 28, Karan Johar engaged in a live session on Instagram to interact with his followers. During the session, he talked about Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal’s recent wedding. He complimented Sonakshi on her bridal look and was in awe of the simplicity of their ceremony.
Karan said, “You know what I loved about Sonakshi was that she was the coolest bride. She was cool. Zaheer and Sonakshi looked lovely. They looked happy; they looked gorgeous. And there were no frills and fancies; it was just pure love and fun. And that’s what I loved about their wedding. And I loved the way she looked. So much love for her.”
Earlier, after the newlyweds shared their official wedding announcement on social media, Karan reshared their post on his Instagram Stories. He extended his wishes, saying, “Congratulations and so much love to @aslisona and @iamzahero,” accompanied by red heart emojis.
For the uninitiated, Karan and Sonakshi have previously collaborated on movies like Ittefaq and Kalank, which were produced by the filmmaker.
More about Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal’s wedding and reception
Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal got married in a civil ceremony in the presence of their families and close friends. In their wedding announcement, the couple shared beautiful pictures and declared each other “man and wife.”
Apart from the pictures of their registered marriage, Sonakshi and Zaheer also dropped a stunning photoshoot of their looks for the reception. Sonakshi donned a red silk saree paired with exquisite jewelry. She had flawless makeup, and her hair was styled in a bun adorned with gajra. Sonakshi’s minimal mehendi and the rock on her finger shined in the photos. On the other hand, Zaheer looked handsome in an ivory-colored ethnic outfit.
The photoshoot was quite romantic, with the bride and groom kissing each other’s foreheads and looking deeply in love.
In the caption, the actress summarized their wedding day, stating, “Whattttt a day!!!! The love, the laughter, the togetherness, the excitement, the warmth, the support from every one of our friends, families and teams… it was like the universe came together for two people in love to give them exactly what they’ve always hoped, wished and prayed for.”
The note added, “If this is not divine intervention… we don't know what is. We are both truly blessed to have each other and so much love protecting us.”
Sonakshi and Zaheer’s wedding reception was a grand affair that took place at a luxurious venue in Mumbai. It was attended by many celebrities from the film industry, including Salman Khan, Huma Qureshi, Tabu, Kajol, Anil Kapoor, Rekha, and more.
The cast and crew of Sona’s series Heeramandi, including director Sanjay Leela Bhansali, actors Aditi Rao Hydari, Richa Chadha, Sanjeeda Shaikh, Sharmin Segal, and Fardeen Khan, also made their presence felt.