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News18
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Sadia Khateeb Turns Action Heroine In Omung Kumar's Silaa: ‘He Saw Me As His...'
Last Updated: Sadia Khateeb makes her action debut in Omung Kumar's Silaa. Opposite Harshvardhan Rane, she promises intensity, emotion, and a bold new avatar. After making waves with The Diplomat, actress Sadia Khateeb is all set to surprise fans with her fierce new avatar in Omung Kumar's upcoming film Silaa. The film, which also stars Harshvardhan Rane, marks a significant milestone in Sadia's career as she takes on her first action-oriented role—one that blends power, passion, and emotional intensity. The makers recently unveiled the character poster featuring Sadia in a raw, unfiltered look—far removed from the gentle, understated characters she's known for. With Silaa, she embraces a side of herself that audiences haven't seen before: gritty, unapologetic, and battle-ready. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sadia khateeb 🦁 (@sadiaakhateeb) 'I am beyond grateful and extremely thrilled to be getting on this journey," said Sadia, expressing her excitement about stepping into a role that demanded physical strength as much as emotional nuance. 'Thanks to the visionary director Omung sir who could see me playing his Silaa. I just want to give my bestest to his vision. I hope I am able to deliver what's beyond expected. Silaa is a very beautiful story and the way it has been created by Omung sir—it will be a treat to watch for the audience. Sir is creating magic and the entire team is extremely hardworking. I'm looking forward to this journey." Directed by Omung Kumar, known for films like Mary Kom and Sarbjit, Silaa promises more than just adrenaline-pumping sequences. It's a story rooted in emotional stakes and compelling character arcs, where action is just one layer of a deeply human narrative. With Harshvardhan Rane cast opposite Sadia, the film brings together two actors ready to explore uncharted creative terrain. Beyond Silaa, Sadia Khateeb has also completed a comedy film alongside Neetu Kapoor—marking yet another genre leap. With back-to-back projects that showcase both intensity and charm, Sadia is quickly establishing herself as one of the most exciting and versatile actors of her generation. First Published: July 12, 2025, 21:18 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Borneo Post
06-07-2025
- Politics
- Borneo Post
‘Sadia takes lead in Iban culture, language preservation'
Churchill (sixth right) seen during a ceremony held on stage. Seen from his right are Sadia Kuching chairman Peter Moni Selat and the event's organising chairman Anthony Tukang. KUCHING (July 6): Sarawak Dayak Iban Association (Sadia) is a protagonist when it comes to the preservation of Iban culture and language. In pointing this out, Sarawak Dayak National Union (SDNU) publicity officer Churchill E Drem hailed the two entities as 'tools of the Iban identity, which must be preserved well. 'In this respect, Sadia runs a host of programmes – ranging from the preservation of the 'ngajat' (Iban traditional dance) and language, to addressing issues surrounding NCR (Native Customary Rights) land. 'However, some of the NCR struggles seem controversial and thus, we should let our leaders address and resolve all issues. 'Otherwise, most of Sadia's activities are normal,' he said in representing SDNU president, Pakan assemblyman Tan Sri William Mawan Ikom, at Sadia Kuching branch's annual dinner held at Siburan Community Hall near here on Saturday. Talking about Sadia and SDNU, Churchill said they were interlinked, with similar objectives drawn even before the formation of Malaysia in 1963. 'Many Sadia members are also members of the SDNU. 'SDNU was formed in 1956, while Sadia's main body and its Kuching branch, in early 1960s. 'According to some documents that I have come across on the Internet, Sadia was sort of the rebranding of the Dayak Federation formed in 1919.' Adding on, Churchill said in the early 1980s, Sadia set out to address issues involving the well-being and economy of the Ibans, particularly those who migrated from the rural to urban areas like Kuching. In this sense, he remarked: 'Whoever leads Sadia should revisit these two main objectives: addressing the well-being of the Iban people, and elevating their economy. 'They (leaders) must ensure that all programmes involving the community could be formulated and intensified to suit modern times.' Adding on, Churchill said SDNU and Sadia were still in a situation where they still needed substantial funds from the state government. 'Their (SDNU and Sadia's) strength is their ability to bring people together and instil in them a good sense of belonging. 'This can be seen when you organise or join dinners and events – the Ibans are united people socially,' said Churchill. Later, Churchill announced a RM10,000 grant from Mawan for Sadia Kuching branch.
Hindustan Times
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Delhiwale: A loss to Delhi cuisine
Late author Sadia Dehlvi's drawing room in Hazrat Nizamuddin East was a gossip adda for the capital's elite. Its other draw was Sadia's homemade meals. They offered the choicest of traditional Purani Dilli cuisine, including dishes that have become extinct. Sabir used to reside in a spacious barsati atop her second-floor apartment. One evening, he was standing outside the barsati, on the roof, with his young son. (HT Photo) Sadia's comrade in the kitchen was her cook, Muhammed Sabir. A friendly gent with carefully combed hair and a confident booming voice, Sabir had been a staffer at Sadia's household for 20 years. This was a period long enough for the UP native to himself become a master of Purani Dilli cuisine. Over the years, he had picked up culinary tips, techniques and authentic recipes from his historically minded employer, who inherited her formidable cooking skills from her ancestral roots in Old Delhi's Phatak Habash Khan neighbourhood. On Sunday, Sabir died, aged 47. The cause was heart attack. He is survived by his wife, Shaheen, and children Farida, Sahil, Irshad, Sirtaj and Farina. His remains were escorted to his village Fatte Purwa in janpad Bahraich. The ambulance drove over the same highways and country roads on which Sabir would travel during the 12-hour long bus ride to home for holidays. He was buried beside the graves of his elders. 'Sabir is my boss,' Sadia would say half-jokingly. 'He decides the menu every day.' On certain evenings, however, one of her moody drawing room guests might abruptly declare a desire for some fancy Dilli dish. No problem! Cheery Sabir seemed to be made for these emergencies. In no time, he would appear with his popular aloo gosht—the meaty flavour of the gosht so thoroughly seeped into the whole chunks of aloo that these humble potatoes would be more flavoursome than the gosht. Or perhaps it would be his equally popular safed daal—garnished with sliced ginger, bhuna pyaz and chopped pudina leaves. All along, Sabir's nonchalant demeanour would suggest supreme effortlessness on his part. As if this talented chef had a secret djinn producing tasty feasts from nothing. Being the sole cook for a society hostess who loved inviting people to her table must have been a trying job, but Sabir made it look easy. After Sadia's death in 2020, Sabir worked through a series of home kitchens. Having been for so long with a caring employer (whom he called 'apa,' sister), he struggled to find that same sort of comfort zone. At the moment of his passing, he was working in a 'kothi' in south Delhi's Panchsheel Park. When he was working in Sadia Dehlvi's kitchen, Sabir used to reside in a spacious barsati atop her second-floor apartment. One evening, he was standing outside the barsati, on the roof, with his young son. The sky was soaked orange with sunset hues. See photo.
Express Tribune
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Sadia Imam shares and deletes emotional video, fans express concern
Listen to article Pakistani actress and television host Sadia Imam posted a tearful video on Instagram, prompting mixed reactions before it was later deleted. In the video, Sadia appeared with tears in her eyes while a slow, melancholic song played in the background. The caption read 'Sad mood' followed by a broken heart emoji. The post quickly gained attention, with fans and fellow celebrities expressing concern and sending messages of support. Many asked what had happened and offered kind words. Photo: ScreenGrab However, some social media users criticised the actress for sharing a personal moment publicly, calling it attention-seeking and unnecessary. Photo: ScreenGrab Sadia deleted the video shortly after posting it. She has not given any explanation for either the video or its removal.
Hindustan Times
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Sadia Khateeb on celebrating Eid-ul-Adha in Kashmir with family: Eid ki raunak pata chalti hai yahaan
Sadia Khateeb, who was seen in The Diplomat with John Abraham this year, adds, 'Last Eid I was in Mumbai without my dad, and I felt so sad. I decided that next Eid I'll make sure I'll do it with my family, and now I am here. I'm also meeting my dad after a very long time and this is the best time to do it.' She also reveals the spiritual importance the day holds for her: 'This is a very pure and pious month. On this day, you are supposed to be as kind as possible. And for me, it has always been a day when God is asking all of us to get together.' Still a child at heart, Sadia insists that Eidi is the most exciting part of the day for her. 'The first thing I ask my chachus even today on Eid is Eidi. There's an accountant working on loop in my mind and I love people who give me Eidi. In the last few years, I have started giving Eidi to the younger generation in my family, and it makes me wonder when did I become an adult? Eidi is just a feeling to make you feel young,' she quips. However, the actor admits that celebrating Eid with her family in Kashmir after the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor makes it all the more important. 'What has happened has bought so much fear in my heart. It was a very hard time for all of us. I am meeting my dad after eight months, and so much has happened in this time. For me, Eid is all about my papa now,' she says, asserting the importance of the day in Kashmir: 'Raunak aur khushi kisko bolte hain wo pata chalta hai yahaan is din.' While the attack did create a sense of fear regarding Kashmir tourism, Sadia requests people to come visit there. 'What has happened is very sad, but at the same time, there is no place like Kashmir that can give you joy like it can. One tragedy cannot define the whole city or the whole community. So, I want people to go and experience Kashmir, not for the city, but for themselves. All of us should go there and spend time for ourselves in that beautiful place. It's all safe,' she ends.
