Mumbai, Jan 4 (IANS): Filmmaker Ali Abbas Zafar started the new year on a happy note, tying the knot. Zafar took to his verified Instagram account to share the news, even though he did not disclose the identity of his wife.

Sharing a photograph of his hand holding his newly-wed wife's hand, Zafar captioned: "Bismillah"

B-Towners commented on the Instagram post sharing congratulatory messages for the director, who is known for helming films like "Tiger Zinda Hai", "Bharat", Sultan", "Mere Brother Ki Dulhan" and "Gunday".

"Congratulations to you both," shared Katrina Kaif, Zafar's heroine in "Tiger Zinda Hai", "Bharat", and "Mere Brother Ki Dulhan", and a family friend.

"Congratulations Bhai," expressed Ranveer Singh, th ehero of "Gunday".

Actors Sunil Grover, Arjun Kapoor, Hiten Tejwani, Angad Bedi, Elli Avrram, Sayani Gupta also shared their best wishes to the newly-wed couple.

Zafar is all set to make his digital debut with the nine-part political web series "Tandav". The series, created and directed by Zafar, features an ensemble cast headlined by Saif Ali Khan, Dimple Kapadia, Tigmanshu Dhulia and Sunil Grover. Zafar has also produced the web show with Himanshu Kishan Mehra.