Mukesh Khanna Supports Sonakshi Sinha, Zaheer Iqbal Amid Trolling: 'Can't Hindu And Muslim Marry?'

Mukesh Khanna, renowned for his candid views on matters concerning the Hindi film industry, politics, and society, recently shared his thoughts on the backlash faced by Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal due to their interfaith marriage. In an interview with Filmy Charcha, the seasoned actor criticized those who labeled the union as ‘Love Jihad,’ condemning the trolls for their actions.

In addressing the online trolls, the iconic Shaktimaan star expressed, “Don’t view Sonakshi and Zaheer’s marriage through a Hindu-Muslim lens. What Sonakshi did was not a sudden decision. They have been together for 6-7 years before getting married. People are calling this love jihad. Love jihad happens when a girl’s marriage is forced. Can’t a Hindu and a Muslim marry? Many did so in our time and are happy. This wedding is a family matter for them.”

In a recent interaction with Times Now, Shatrughan Sinha voiced his concern over what he perceives as a malicious smear campaign directed at his family regarding reports of Luv Sinha’s absence from Sonakshi’s marriage ceremony. He emphasized, “There was absolutely nothing to worry about. We were like any ordinary family with a wedding happening. Just why we became a target of so much attention, you will know better than me.”

He added, “We didn’t ask for it. This is not the first time that such a marriage (interfaith) was happening. Our family was subjected to the most vicious smear campaign.” Asserting his stance against critics, he firmly stated, “Let me make this clear. I won’t tolerate my family being attacked.”

Regarding his son’s absence from Sonakshi’s wedding, the actor emphasized the importance of keeping certain issues private within the family circle. He expressed, “Family matters should stay within the family. Like I said, kaun se parivar mein disagreements nahi hote? (Which family does not have disagreements?) We may disagree and argue on certain issues. But at the end of the day, we are one family. And no one can break us.”

Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal exchanged vows on June 23rd at Sonakshi’s Mumbai home. Following the private ceremony, they hosted a lavish wedding reception that saw the attendance of numerous Bollywood stars. Prior to their nuptials, Sonakshi and Zaheer had been in a committed relationship for more than seven years, solidifying their bond through time.