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The Buzzing Newbie
The New Indian Express Jeypore
|April 20, 2025
Sadia Khateeb on her latest release The Diplomat and her desire to work in a mainstream masala film
Sadia Khateeb's presence on screen feels like a breath of fresh air. Born and raised in Kashmir, the 27-year-old actor's recent release, The Diplomat, starring John Abraham, shows her in an intense and commanding space. Directed by Shivam Nair, the film is a high-stakes political thriller and has received critical appreciation. Khateeb's role, shrouded in mystery, has received a lot of praise.
Having debuted in Vidhu Vinod Chopra's 2020 film Shikara, Khateeb has also appeared in Akshay Kumar's Raksha Bandhan. "My character in The Diplomat is that of a woman of courage, of substance and of integrity. She's someone who will inspire all of us in many ways," says Khateeb.
This story is from the April 20, 2025 edition of The New Indian Express Jeypore.
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