Throwback: When Salman Khan advised Zaheer Iqbal to leave his business and pursue acting

Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal's upcoming wedding on June 23, 2024, is generating significant buzz and making headlines across various media platforms. Fans and followers are eagerly keeping track of every new development, from the guest list to the wedding venue, and the couple's preparations.
Sonakshi, who made her debut in Bollywood with Salman Khan's blockbuster film Dabangg, has since then carved out a highly successful career in the industry.Her performance in 'Dabangg' was widely appreciated, and it set the stage for her to become one of the prominent actresses in Bollywood. Over the years, she has showcased her versatility by taking on a variety of roles in different genres of films, from action-packed dramas to light-hearted comedies and intense thrillers.
It was actually Salman Khan who encouraged Zaheer Iqbal to become an actor. As a childhood friend of Zaheer's father, Iqbal Ratansi, Salman attended Zaheer's sister's wedding. There, Zaheer performed as the bride's brother, impressing Salman with his talent. In an interview with Curly Tales, Zaheer shared that Salman was so impressed by his performance that he advised him to leave his business and pursue acting. Later, Salman called Zaheer and offered to help him start his career in Bollywood. This marked the beginning of Zaheer's journey in the film industry.
Zaheer Iqbal's debut film, 'Notebook', was produced by Salman Khan. Prior to this, Zaheer had worked as an assistant director on Salman's film 'Jai Ho'.
Sonakshi recently met Zaheer Iqbal's family, and a viral audio invitation from the couple confirmed their wedding. Additionally, Sonakshi's father, veteran actor and politician Shatrughan Sinha, has confirmed his participation in his daughter's wedding festivities.