Former Bollywood actress Zaira Wasim, best known for her breakout role in Dangal, has tied the knot in an intimate wedding ceremony.
The 23-year-old, who stepped away from the film industry in 2019 to pursue a more private and faith-driven life, shared the news with her fans through her social media platforms on Friday, October 17.
Wasim took to Instagram to post a rare update, marking the special occasion with two wedding photos. One image showed her signing the Nikahnama (Islamic marriage certificate), while the second featured her standing beside her husband, both choosing to keep their faces turned away from the camera, in line with the actress’s longstanding preference for privacy.
In a brief but heartfelt caption accompanying the photos, she wrote, “Qubool hai x3,” confirming her marriage with the traditional Islamic phrase used during the wedding vows.
The post quickly drew an outpouring of love and well-wishes from fans, colleagues, and followers across social media, with many expressing joy at the personal milestone in the former actress’s life.
Zaira Wasim rose to fame at the age of 16 with her portrayal of young wrestler Geeta Phogat in Aamir Khan’s Dangal (2016), one of India’s most successful films. She followed it up with the critically acclaimed Secret Superstar (2017), where her performance as an aspiring singer won her numerous awards and recognition. Her final on-screen appearance came in The Sky Is Pink (2019), where she starred alongside Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Farhan Akhtar.
In 2019, at the height of her rising career, Wasim made headlines by announcing her decision to quit acting, stating that the profession conflicted with her religious beliefs. Since then, she has maintained a low profile, occasionally using social media to share personal reflections and updates.
Details about her husband or the wedding ceremony remain undisclosed.