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{{short description|Indian actor (born 1988)}}
{{Use Indian English|date=May 2022}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2022}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Zaheer Iqbal
| image = File:Zaheer Iqbal snapped at PVR Juhu.jpg
| caption = Iqbal in 2019
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1988|12|10}}<ref name="Zaheerbirthday" />
| birth_place = [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], India
| birth_name = Zaheer Iqbal Ratansi
| alma_mater =
| occupation = Actor
| spouse = {{marriage|[[Sonakshi Sinha]]|2024}}
| known for =
| yearsactive = 2019–present
}}

'''Zaheer Iqbal Ratansi''' (born 10 December 1988) is an Indian actor who primarily works in [[Bollywood|Hindi]] films. Iqbal made his acting debut with the romantic drama ''[[Notebook (2019 film)|Notebook]]'' (2019). He has since starred in the comedy ''[[Double XL]]'' (2022).<ref>{{Cite web|title=Notebook trailer: Zaheer Iqbal, Pranutan Bahl fall in love without ever seeing each other in this Salman Khan production|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/notebook-trailer-zaheer-iqbal-pranutan-bahl-fall-in-love-without-ever-seeing-each-other-in-this-salman-khan-production/story-HVBeNLBHYd0ws9dHwLgNFN_amp.html|work=Hindustan Times|date=22 February 2019 |access-date=22 February 2019}}</ref>

== Early life ==
Iqbal was born on 10 December 1988.<ref name="Zaheerbirthday">{{Cite web|title=Sonakshi Sinha wishes 'personal psycho' Zaheer Iqbal on birthday with cute video|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/sonakshi-sinha-wishes-personal-psycho-zaheer-iqbal-on-birthday-with-cute-video-2474194-2023-12-10|work=India Today|date=10 December 2023 |access-date=10 December 2023}}</ref> Born in a [[Gujarati people|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, Mahim|Bombay Scottish School]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Who is Zaheer Iqbal? Know all about the Notebook actor|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/who-is-zaheer-iqbal-know-all-about-sonakshi-sinhas-soon-to-be-husband-2551765-2024-06-11|work=India Today|access-date=14 June 2024|date=11 June 2024}}</ref>

== Career ==

As advised by Bollywood icon [[Salman Khan]], Iqbal made his acting debut 2019 with ''[[Notebook (2019 film)|Notebook]]'', opposite [[Pranutan Bahl]], where he portrayed an ex-army officer and a Kashmiri teacher, Kabir Kaul.<ref>{{cite web|title=Notebook 2019 Full Movie|url=https://primevideo.com/detail?gti=amzn1.dv.gti.06b5206f-5678-0788-daca-a6ca502150b0&ref_=atv_dp_share_mv&r=web|date=June 2019|accessdate=1 July 2019|website=Amazon Prime Video}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Zaheer Iqbal Age, Wife, Education, Biography |url=https://pakfed.com/zaheer-iqbal-age-wife-education-bio/ |website=Pakfed |date=10 August 2024 |accessdate=14 August 2024}}</ref> ''[[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."<ref>{{cite web |last1=Hungama |first1=Bollywood |title=Notebook Movie Review: The boasts of exemplary performances and is beautifully shot |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/notebook/critic-review/notebook-movie-review/ |website=Bollywood Hungama |date=28 March 2019 |access-date=30 March 2019}}</ref> Charu Thakur of ''[[India Today]]'' states, "Keeping with the simplicity of their characters, Pranutan and Zaheer bring out the innocence they are required to".<ref>{{cite web |last1=Thakur |first1=Charu |title=Notebook Movie Review: Salman Khan launches Zaheer Iqbal and Pranutan Bahl in a stunning romance |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/notebook-movie-review-salman-khan-launches-zaheer-iqbal-and-pranutan-bahl-in-a-stunning-romance-1489083-2019-03-29 |website=India Today |date=29 March 2019 |accessdate=30 March 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Zaheer Iqbal and Pranutan Bahl's Notebook Box Office Collection |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/notebook/box-office/ |website=Bollywood Hungama |date=29 March 2019 |accessdate=21 April 2019}}</ref>

Iqbal next portrayed a London-based line producer Zorawar Rahmani in the 2022 film, ''[[Double XL]]'' opposite [[Sonakshi Sinha]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Ramnath |first=Nandini |title='Double XL' review: A baggy self-empowerment yarn |url=https://scroll.in/reel/1036313/double-xl-review-a-baggy-self-empowerment-yarn |access-date=28 January 2023 |work=Scroll.in |date=4 November 2022}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web |title=Double XL movie review: Another social comedy that misses the bus |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2022/Nov/09/double-xl-movie-review-another-social-comedy-that-misses-the-bus-2516100.html |website=The New Indian Express |date=9 November 2022 |accessdate=29 November 2022}}</ref>

== Personal life ==
Zaheer started dating [[Sonakshi Sinha]] in 2017. They starred together in the film ''[[Double XL]]'' in 2022.<ref>{{cite news |title=Sonakshi Sinha poses with boyfriend Zaheer Iqbal, blushes as paps ask 'Shaadi Kab Hai'; Watch |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/sonakshi-sinha-poses-with-boyfriend-zaheer-iqbal-blushes-as-paps-ask-shaadi-kab-hai-watch-8064283.html |accessdate=14 June 2023 |website=News18 India |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Did Arpita Khan just confirm Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal's relationship? - Deets inside |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/did-arpita-khan-just-confirm-sonakshi-sinha-and-zaheer-iqbals-relationship-deets-inside/articleshow/99763775.cms |access-date=26 April 2023 |website=Times of India |language=en}}</ref> He married her on 23 June 2024 in a [[civil ceremony]] under the [[Special Marriage Act]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/sonakshi-sinha-and-zaheer-iqbal-share-first-pics-and-love-story-after-marriage-on-this-day-7-years-back-101719153335419.html |work=Hindustan Times |date=24 June 2024 |title=Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal share first pics and love story after marriage: 'On this day 7 years back…'}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Sonakshi Sinha poses with boyfriend Zaheer Iqbal, blushes as paps ask 'Shaadi Kab Hai'; Watch |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/sonakshi-sinha-poses-with-boyfriend-zaheer-iqbal-blushes-as-paps-ask-shaadi-kab-hai-watch-8064283.html |accessdate=14 June 2023 |website=News18 India |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Did Arpita Khan just confirm Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal's relationship? - Deets inside |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/did-arpita-khan-just-confirm-sonakshi-sinha-and-zaheer-iqbals-relationship-deets-inside/articleshow/99763775.cms |access-date=26 April 2023 |website=Times of India |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Sonakshi Sinha-Zaheer Iqbal Wedding: The One With Shatrughan Sinha And The Ladkiwale |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/sonakshi-sinha-zaheer-iqbal-wedding-the-one-with-shatrughan-sinha-and-the-ladkiwale-5951900 |access-date=2024-06-23 |website=NDTV.com}}</ref>

== Filmography ==
=== Films ===
{| class="wikitable"
|+Key
| style="background:#FFFFCC;"| {{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}}
| Denotes films that have not yet been released
|}
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! scope="col"|Year
! scope="col"|Title
! scope="col"|Role
! scope="col" class ="unsortable" |Notes
! scope="col" class ="unsortable" | Ref.
|-
| 2019
| ''[[Notebook (2019 film)|Notebook]]''
| Kabir Kaul
|
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://m.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/notebook-poster-salman-khan-introduces-nutan-s-granddaughter-pranutan-zaheer-iqbal-see-pic/story-gUR8vjwvFFyvYeUrBWe92I.html|title=Notebook poster: Salman Khan introduces Nutan's granddaughter Pranutan Bahl and Zaheer Iqbal|website=Hindustan Times|date=14 February 2019|access-date=25 May 2019}}{{Dead link|date=July 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
|-
| 2022
| ''[[Double XL]]''
| Zorawar Rehmani
|
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/zaheer-iqbal-on-double-xl-i-think-this-film-reflects-sonakshi-and-humas-personal-journeys-11546991.html|title=Zaheer Iqbal on Double XL: I think this film reflects Sonakshi and Huma's personal journeys|website=Firstpost|access-date=31 October 2022}}</ref>
|-
|2024
| ''[[Ruslaan]]''
| Raheel
|
|
|}

===Music video appearances===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! scope="col"|Year
! scope="col"|Title
! scope="col"|Singer(s)
! scope="col" class ="unsortable" | Ref.
|-
| 2022
| "Blockbuster"
| [[Ammy Virk]] and [[Asees Kaur]]
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=23 September 2022 |title='Blockbuster' song out: Electric chemistry between Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal is refreshing |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/blockbuster-song-electric-chemistry-sonakshi-sinha-zaheer-iqbal-refreshing-watch/ |access-date=2 November 2022 |website=Bollywood Hungama |language=en}}</ref>
|}

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
*{{IMDb name|10180702}}
*{{Instagram|iamzahero}}
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[[Category:1988 births]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Indian male film actors]]
[[Category:Indian Muslims]]
[[Category:Male actors in Hindi cinema]]
[[Category:21st-century Indian male actors]]
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