Zaheer Iqbal
Zaheer Iqbal | |
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 Iqbal in 2019 | |
| Born | Zaheer Iqbal Ratansi 10 December 1988[1] Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2019–present |
| Spouse | |
Zaheer Iqbal (born 10 December 1988) is an Indian actor who primarily works in Hindi films. Iqbal made his acting debut with the romantic drama Notebook (2019). He has since starred in the comedy Double XL (2022).[2]
Early life[edit]
Iqbal was born on 10 December 1988.[1] Born in a Gujarati family, his father is a jeweller while his sister Sanam Ratansi, is a celebrity stylist and costume designer. He completed his schooling from Bombay Scottish School.[3]
Career[edit]
Iqbal made his acting debut 2019 with Notebook, opposite Pranutan Bahl, where he portrayed an ex-army officer and a Kashmiri teacher, Kabir Kaul.[4] Bollywood Hungama noted, "Zaheer Iqbal is quite sincere. Despite his tough look, he plays the vulnerable part very well and comes across as quite endearing."[5] Charu Thakur of India Today states, "Keeping with the simplicity of their characters, Pranutan and Zaheer bring out the innocence they are required to".[6][7]
Iqbal next portrayed a London-based line producer Zorawar Rahmani in the 2022 film, Double XL opposite Sonakshi Sinha.[8] The film received negative reviews and Shilajit Mitra of The New Indian Express stated that he "hogs up" screen time pulling Salman impressions from the ’90s.[9]
Personal life[edit]
Zaheer started dating Sonakshi Sinha in 2017. They starred together in the film Double XL in 2022.[10][11] He married her on 23 June 2024 in a civil ceremony under the Special Marriage Act.[12][13][14][15]
Filmography[edit]
Films[edit]
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Notebook | Kabir Kaul | [16] | |
| 2022 | Double XL | Zorawar Rehmani | [17] | |
| 2024 | Ruslaan | Raheel |
Music videos[edit]
| Year | Title | Singer(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | "Blockbuster" | Ammy Virk and Asees Kaur | [18] |
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Sonakshi Sinha wishes 'personal psycho' Zaheer Iqbal on birthday with cute video". India Today. Retrieved 10 December 2023.
- ^ "Notebook trailer: Zaheer Iqbal, Pranutan Bahl fall in love without ever seeing each other in this Salman Khan production". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 22 February 2019.
- ^ "Who is Zaheer Iqbal? Know all about the Notebook actor". India Today. 11 June 2024. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
- ^ "Notebook 2019 Full Movie". Amazon Prime Video. June 2019. Retrieved 1 July 2019.
- ^ Hungama, Bollywood. "Notebook Movie Review: The boasts of exemplary performances and is beautifully shot". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 30 March 2019.
- ^ Thakur, Charu. "Notebook Movie Review: Salman Khan launches Zaheer Iqbal and Pranutan Bahl in a stunning romance". India Today. Retrieved 30 March 2019.
- ^ "Zaheer Iqbal and Pranutan Bahl's Notebook Box Office Collection". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
- ^ Ramnath, Nandini (4 November 2022). "'Double XL' review: A baggy self-empowerment yarn". Scroll.in. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
- ^ "Double XL movie review: Another social comedy that misses the bus". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 29 November 2022.
- ^ "Sonakshi Sinha poses with boyfriend Zaheer Iqbal, blushes as paps ask 'Shaadi Kab Hai'; Watch". News18 India. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
- ^ "Did Arpita Khan just confirm Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal's relationship? - Deets inside". Times of India. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
- ^ "Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal share first pics and love story after marriage: 'On this day 7 years back…'". Hindustan Times. 24 June 2024.
- ^ "Sonakshi Sinha poses with boyfriend Zaheer Iqbal, blushes as paps ask 'Shaadi Kab Hai'; Watch". News18 India. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
- ^ "Did Arpita Khan just confirm Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal's relationship? - Deets inside". Times of India. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
- ^ "Sonakshi Sinha-Zaheer Iqbal Wedding: The One With Shatrughan Sinha And The Ladkiwale". NDTV.com. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
- ^ "Notebook poster: Salman Khan introduces Nutan's granddaughter Pranutan Bahl and Zaheer Iqbal". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 25 May 2019.
- ^ "Zaheer Iqbal on Double XL: I think this film reflects Sonakshi and Huma's personal journeys". Firstpost. Retrieved 31 October 2022.
- ^ "'Blockbuster' song out: Electric chemistry between Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal is refreshing". Bollywood Hungama. 23 September 2022. Retrieved 2 November 2022.
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