You could feel it in the air in Mumbai when Sonakshi and Zaheer put in an appearance for a meal with the in-laws – Shatrughan, Poonam and Iqbal Ratansi. What was meant to be a quiet evening with the family became a viral hit after one little thing the couple did had fans all over the internet.
The small gesture that sparked big love online
If you were on social media Monday night, you may have seen the clip of Zaheer putting out a hand for Shatrughan as they were making their way out of a restaurant. The old pro just smiled at it and let the web have its say. In a town full of flash, it was a nice change of pace to see some plain courtesy.
What everyone was talking about from the night out:
– A hand extended on the stairs
Some smiles for the good of the camera
– An unforced way of saying goodnight to the family
Family portrait vibes in Mumbai
They didn’t head home without a picture. Sonakshi, Zaheer, Shatrughan, Poonam and Iqbal put together for one, and the result is hard not to like. It has a kind of warmth to it that makes you see how a bit of family harmony can make for a better story than any staged event.
From private romance to June 23, 2024 vows
This is par for the course for them. They put in seven years of a very hushed courtship before they made it official on June 23, 2024. The wedding was a simple, registered affair at her place in Mumbai, nothing more.
Of course, there was a proper reception down the line with your usual crop of Bollywood faces in the room. But even then, they’ve been content to let their work and the odd post on here or there speak for them, rather than basking in the limelight.
Two years in, a breezy Thailand rewind
They were in Thailand earlier this month to put a pin in their anniversary. The photos they put up have the same mix of fun and closeness you’d want to see, only with the added ease of being married for a couple of years now.
You couldn’t miss the beach atmosphere in some of them. There are shots from the Amora Beach Resort on Bang Tao in Phuket with some sunsets and a bit of romance. One in particular has Zaheer down on one knee in the sand with a beaming Sonakshi in a white top and shorts.
Why this sighting hit different
Usually, when you follow the stars, you’re left with a caption and a filter. This was the real thing, soft and in the moment, and part of a regular family do. It’s a case in point that showing some respect to the older generation can be as newsworthy as a pose on the red carpet.
It fits with how they present themselves. You’ll see a lighthearted video or a behind-the-scenes look, but they don’t overplay their hand. The dinner in Mumbai was just that: open and friendly, but still their own.
On-screen now and what to watch for
All the aside, Sonakshi is hard at work. You can catch her in System with Jyothika on Prime Video if you haven’t yet. For the rest of us, we’ll be on our feeds waiting for the next bit of unscripted happiness from the two of them.
