In a much-vaunted ceremony, actors Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal tied the knot in Mumbai on Sunday. Their union, which was registered under the Special Marriage Act, made headlines as the couple’s photographs quickly went viral. The images feature Zaheer signing the wedding documents while Sonakshi stands with her father, veteran actor and politician Shatrughan Sinha.
What is the Special Marriage Act (SMA)?
The Special Marriage Act of 1954 is an Indian law that provides a special form of marriage for people of India and Indian nationals in foreign countries, regardless of their religion or faith. The Act was introduced to facilitate marriages that do not conform to the personal laws of different religions. It extends across India and applies to Indian citizens domiciled in territories where the Act is enforced.
Other Celebrity Couples Who Married Under SMA
Other Indian couples who tied the knot under Special Marriages Act (SMA) include
What Are the Provisions Under SMA?