Zaira stepped away from the film industry in 2019, citing that her work in cinema conflicted with her Islamic faith

Mumbai: Former Bollywood actress Zaira Wasim, known for her powerful roles in Dangal, Secret Superstar, and The Sky Is Pink, has officially tied the knot. The 24-year-old surprised fans and followers with a heartfelt post on Instagram, revealing glimpses from what appeared to be an intimate nikah ceremony.
The first photo shared by Zaira shows her signing the nikah nama (marriage contract), her hand adorned with intricate mehndi and a striking emerald ring. In the second image, the newlyweds are seen standing with their backs to the camera, gazing at the moonlit sky. Zaira is draped in a deep red dupatta with golden embroidery, while her groom wears a classic cream sherwani and matching stole.
Captioning the post with a simple and heartfelt “Qubool hai x3 (sic)”, Zaira received an outpouring of love and blessings from fans across the globe.
The comment section was flooded with emotional messages. One user wrote,
“Leaving everything for Allah is a rare kind of strength, and you’ve shown it beautifully. Your journey inspires me every day. May this new chapter bring you peace, joy, and every blessing you deserve queen you are phenomenal (sic).”
Another added:
“Allahumma barik, sister. May Allah bless your marriage and keep you both together till Jannah, Ameen (sic).”
A third follower commented:
“You chose Deen over Dunya — that’s true success. May Allah bless your Nikah with love, peace, and endless barakah. Mabrook on your marriage!”
And one particularly touching message read:
“@zairawasim_ Wal’Laahi my sister, I’m so happy for you. My words fail, tears almost came. May Allah bless this union! You left everything for Rab and He had and will shower his blessings upon you and now upon your partner also, In’Shaa’Allah.”
While the identity of Zaira’s husband has not been disclosed, the former actress's fans were quick to send warm wishes and prayers for the couple’s future.
Zaira stepped away from the film industry in 2019, citing that her work in cinema conflicted with her Islamic faith. Since then, she has maintained a low profile, occasionally sharing insights into her personal and spiritual journey.
Published: 18 Oct 2025, 09:34 am IST
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