Malik posted images on X, previously Twitter, from what appears to be their nikkah ceremony with the message “Alhamdulilah…And We created you in pairs.” This came shortly after Sania Mirza had cryptically posted about choosing “your hard” when faced with difficult situations.
Prior Relationship Speculation Fuels Shock
Rumors had been brewing for some time regarding Shoaib Malik’s alleged romantic involvement with Sana Javed. When Shoaib Malik publicly wished Sana Javed happy birthday last year, it further fueled gossip despite his marriage to Sania Mirza.
Previously, Shoaib Malik had come to Sana Javed’s defense when she faced backlash for allegedly mistreating crew members on set. “I have known Sana Javed for quite some time now and have had the opportunity to work with her multiple times, from my personal experience I can only say that she has always been kind & courteous,” he tweeted in March 2022.
In light of this speculated close relationship history, Shoaib Malik’s sudden marriage announcement to Sana Javed left many stunned despite rumblings about issues in his marriage to tennis ace Sania Mirza.
High Profile India-Pakistan Union Marred by Later Tensions
Shoaib Malik and Sania Mirza’s wedding in 2010 was an opulent India–Pakistan union attended by celebrities from both countries. They later welcomed son Izhaan in 2018.
Cracks allegedly began developing in 2021 when their social media interactions and joint appearances slowly reduced over time. Last year, they came together as hosts for The Mirza Malik Show podcast but tensions seemingly persisted behind the scenes.
While the reasons for their split remain ambiguous, Shoaib Malik has now made another surprise move to marry Sana Javed – leading to speculation on how long he had moved on from his famous sports star ex-wife.
Second Marriage for Malik After Previous Controversy
This marks Shoaib Malik’s second known marriage after substantial controversy surrounding his alleged pre-marital arrangements previously disrupted his 2010 wedding plans with Sania Mirza.
A woman named Ayesha Siddiqui had then claimed Shoaib Malik was already married to her via telephone nikkah years prior. But when Shoaib Malik supposedly tried meeting her before his wedding to Sania Mirza, she made excuses, later alleged to be false.
The dramatic saga escalated when Ayesha Siddiqui accused Shoaib Malik of intimate relations and pregnancy. Shoaib Malik insisted the entire relationship was based on deception as the woman he had spoken to was not the one in the photos.
With now two failed high-profile marriages under intense public scrutiny, the latest surprising nuptials between Shoaib Malik and actor Sana Javed is set to become the next chapter in the former cricket star’s turbulent romantic history.
By Mahananda Bhattacharjee