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Bollywood actors Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal tied the knot in a star-studded wedding ceremony on Sunday.

According to the Times of India, the celebration began with an intimate civil ceremony, followed by a wedding party at the Bastian in Mumbai. The publication reported that the dress code was “formal and festive, just don’t wear red”.

Prior to the wedding, The Indian Express reported that the father of the groom, Iqbal Ratansi, said the celebration would include neither Hindu nor Muslim rituals and would instead be a civil marriage. He clarified that Sinha would not convert to Islam as religion had no role to play in the union.

An Instagram post shared by the newlyweds said, “On this very day, seven years back in each other’s eyes, we saw love in its purest form and decided to hold on to it. Today that love has guided us through all the challenges and triumphs… leading up to this moment… where with the blessings of both our families and both our gods… we are now man and wife.”

The couple were matching in ivory as they signed their marriage documents. Sinha’s understated, chic look came from her mother’s wardrobe, according to India Today, she wore Poonam Sinha’s wedding saree and matching jewellery from her collection. Meanwhile, Iqbal complemented her in an ivory embroidered kurta and pyjama.

For the reception, Sinha switched it up and wore a traditional red Varanasi silk saree from brand Raw Mango. This custom saree featured delicate chand buta (gold crescent moon) motifs inspired by an 18th-century design from the brand’s archives and a matching gold border with intricate embroidery, PinkVilla reported. Her look was completed with jhumkay, a matching choker, and gajra in her hair.

Stars who attended the wedding reception included Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor, Rekha, Chunky Panday, Kajol, Arbaaz Khan, Saira Banu, Vidya Balan, Aditi Rao Hydari, Aditya Roy Kapur, and Tabu.

Rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh also performed as the couple and their friends danced along in the crowd.

Prior to the events, there was mass speculation from Indian publications about Sinha and Iqbal’s wedding, however, the Dabangg actor refused to confirm or deny the rumours, stating that it was “nobody’s business”. The news was later confirmed after the wedding invitation leaked online.