'Can’t Hindu and Muslim...': Mukesh Khanna reacts to trolls calling Sonakshi Sinha, Zaheer Iqbal’s marriage 'love jihad'

Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal, on June 23, got married to each other in a civil ceremony in Mumbai. Since then, they have been receiving criticism for their interfaith marriage, some people called it love jihas also.

Recently, veteran actor Mukesh Khanna showed his support for the couple and slammed the trolls. While talking to Filmy Charcha, Mukesh said, “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."

 

 

 

 

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He further mentioned, "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.”

Recently, Shatrughan Sinha recently shared insights about Sonakshi and Zaheer's marriage, discussing cultural differences and mentioning that it had upset Luv Sinha.

Speaking to Times Now about Sonakshi and Zaheer's marriage, Shatrughan Sinha said, "Bahot bade bade crises dekhe hain humne. Aur yeh to kuch bhi nahin." He also expressed his views about the difference between the two communities, he shared, "There was absolutely nothing to worry about. We were like any ordinary family with a wedding happening."

He added, "Just why we became a target of so much attention, you will know better than me. We didn't ask for it. This is not the first time that such a marriage (interfaith) was happened. Our family was subjected to the most vicious smear campaign. Let me make this clear. I won't tolerate my family being attacked."

While talking about his son being against Sonakshi's wedding, he wrote, "Family matters should stay within the family. Like I said, kaun se parivar mein disagreements nahin hote? 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."

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