Relationship confirmation? Zaheer Iqbal's birthday message to Sonakshi Sinha sparks rumor mill

On June 2, Sonakshi Sinha celebrates her 36th birthday and has been flooded with wishes from all across the country. However, it was a birthday wish from rumoured beau Zaheer Iqbal that caught everyone's attention. Speculations have been circulating for a few years now about Sonakshi and Zaheer's alleged relationship, and last year, the Notebook actor had publicly expressed his love for her on Instagram through videos and photos.

Zaheer took to Instagram once again, sharing a bunch of pictures to wish Sonakshi a happy birthday. The pictures showcased their bond and fueled further speculation about their relationship. 

Sharing the post he wrote, "Kuch toh log kahenge, logo ka kaam hai kehna 🤣 Neways….You can always lean on me 🤗 You are the best 😍Keep “ Roaring “ and soaring always 💪🏼 May u see more of the world than anyone ever has ✈️ May u always live the mermaid life 🧜🏻‍♀️ Always be HAPPY 🕺🏼 I love you ❤️."

Adding to the buzz, Salman Khan's sister, Arpita Khan Sharma, seemingly confirmed the dating rumors by referring to Sonakshi as "bhabhi" (sister-in-law) in an Instagram Story last month. However, the Story has since been deleted from Arpita's Instagram account.

Interestingly, Arpita also shared a series of photos from Huma Qureshi's Eid party on her Instagram Stories, where Zaheer can be seen holding Sonakshi close. In the pictures, Zaheer wraps his arm around Sonakshi's shoulder as she leans on him affectionately. It is worth mentioning that Sonakshi and Zaheer recently shared screen space in the film 'Double XL,' where Zaheer portrayed Sonakshi's love interest. Although the couple remains tight-lipped about their relationship, their public appearances and social media interactions undoubtedly hint at a blossoming romance.

Whether they choose to confirm or deny the rumors, their on-screen and off-screen camaraderie has certainly piqued the curiosity and interest of their admirers.