Zaheer Iqbal

Indian actor (born 1988)

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Zaheer Iqbal Ratansi (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).

Early life

Iqbal was born on 10 December 1988. Born in a Gujarati family, his father Iqbal Ratansi is a jeweller while his sister Sanam Ratansi, is a celebrity stylist and costume designer. He completed his schooling from Bombay Scottish School.

Career

As advised by Bollywood icon Salman Khan, Iqbal made his acting debut 2019 with Notebook, opposite Pranutan Bahl, where he portrayed an ex-army officer and a Kashmiri teacher, Kabir Kaul. 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." Charu Thakur of India Today states, "Keeping with the simplicity of their characters, Pranutan and Zaheer bring out the innocence they are required to".

Iqbal next portrayed a London-based line producer Zorawar Rahmani in the 2022 film, Double XL opposite Sonakshi Sinha. 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.

Personal life

Zaheer started dating Sonakshi Sinha in 2017. They starred together in the film Double XL in 2022. He married her on 23 June 2024 in a civil ceremony under the Special Marriage Act.