After years of speculation, Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha has finally tied the knot with long-time beau Zaheer Iqbal. The couple, who had been dating for seven years, managed to keep their relationship largely under wraps. Sonakshi has now opened up about why they chose to keep their love life private for so long.
In a recent conversation with CNN-News18, Sonakshi explained that the primary reason for their secrecy was the desire to avoid “Nazar,” or the evil eye, a common belief in Indian culture. “Yaa, nazar,” the actress said when asked why she and Zaheer didn’t speak publicly about their relationship. She expressed concern that constant public scrutiny could negatively impact something so precious.
As one of Bollywood’s top actresses, Sonakshi is no stranger to the spotlight. She acknowledged that being in the public eye constantly can take a toll, and she felt that certain aspects of her life should remain personal. “You’re already so much in the limelight; everybody knows everything about you. Something so dear to you should be kept for yourself,” she shared, highlighting the emotional need to protect her relationship from excessive attention.
For Sonakshi, the decision to keep her love life private was also tied to a deeper belief in maintaining a balance between her personal and professional life. She spoke about how, as an actress, attention often shifts away from one’s work to personal matters. By keeping her relationship private, she felt she could preserve its sanctity and avoid unnecessary distractions.
The couple’s decision to go public only after their wedding speaks volumes about their commitment to protecting their bond. After their registered marriage at home, surrounded by close family and friends, they took to social media to share the news with the world. In a touching Instagram post, the couple expressed their love and gratitude for each other, making their union official in a way that reflected the personal nature of their journey.
While their wedding reception was a star-studded affair, attended by Bollywood celebrities, Sonakshi’s approach to keeping her relationship out of the public eye for so long reveals a thoughtful, personal side to the actress, determined to shield her private life from the glare of fame.