Former Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan tied the knot with his girlfriend Sophie Shine on February 21, and wishes have been pouring in from the cricketing and Bollywood fraternities ever since. As soon as the couple shared glimpses from their wedding ceremony, the comment section was flooded with congratulatory messages from friends and celebrities.Dhurandhar star Ranveer Singh wrote, “Congratulations and God bless, Shikhar Bhai!” All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja also extended his wishes to the newlyweds. Comedian Sunil Grover commented, “Congratulations pah ji te bhabhi ji!!” Actress Jacqueline Fernandez reacted with heart emojis, while Jasmin Walia wrote, “Stunning loveee.” Indian spinner Yuzvendra Chahal shared photos from the ceremony with the caption, “Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai.”
Dreamy wedding moments in Manish Malhotra ensembles
Shikhar and Sophie looked stunning in outfits designed by ace couturier Manish Malhotra. Taking to Instagram, Dhawan captioned the wedding post, “Mr. & Mrs. Dhawan.”The pictures captured several heartwarming moments from the ceremony. In one frame, the couple can be seen dancing with joy, while another shows Dhawan applying sindoor on Sophie’s forehead, marking a traditional wedding ritual. Family members were also seen enjoying and celebrating the special occasion.
Engagement announcement and love story
The couple had earlier announced their engagement on January 12 through a social media post. Sharing a dreamy picture, they wrote, “From shared smiles to shared dreams. Grateful for the love, the blessings and every good wish for our engagement as we choose togetherness forever. -Shikhar & Sophie.”As per reports, Shikhar Dhawan and Sophie Shine had been dating for a while before making their relationship public. They confirmed their romance with a post captioned “My love,” accompanied by a red heart emoji. Since then, the two have often shared adorable pictures and reels together on social media.
Dhawan on his past marriage and bond with son
Earlier, Dhawan was married to Ayesha Mukherjee, and the couple have a son, Zoravar. In October 2023, they parted ways after eight years of marriage, with the Delhi family court granting Dhawan a divorce decree.In an earlier interview with ANI, Dhawan had opened up about his relationship with his son, revealing that it has been two years since he saw him and a year since they last spoke. “It’s been two years since I saw my son. It’s been a year since we talked. Because I’m blocked from everywhere. Of course, it’s difficult. But… You learn to live with it and I miss him,” Dhawan had said.
