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Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- 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.
India Today
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
The Diplomat OTT release: When, where to watch John Abraham's political thriller
'The Diplomat', featuring John Abraham, is among the most eagerly awaited films on OTT platforms. The movie, which also stars Sadia Khateeb in a significant role, was released in theatres on March 14, 2025. According to reports, the film is set to premiere on Netflix on May 9, are now looking forward to its debut on OTT. Set against the backdrop of real-life political events, 'The Diplomat' explores the complex world of diplomacy and international relations, while also highlighting the personal challenges and conflicts faced by diplomats in their high-stakes The movie is based on the true story of JP Singh, an Indian diplomat whose life becomes complicated by international diplomacy and personal turmoil when Uzma Ahmed (Sadia Khateeb), a woman seeking refuge, arrives at the embassy. Uzma's harrowing story unfolds as she recounts being abducted and forced into marriage with Tahir, a Pakistani man, in a remote village in tensions rise, Singh navigates the complex landscape of international diplomacy, Pakistani legal systems, and pressure from both Indian and Pakistani governments to resolve the situation and ensure Uzma's safe return to India via the Wagah by Shivam Nair, 'The Dipl also featured Kumud Mishra, Sharib Hashmi, Revathy, Ashwath Bhatt, and others in pivotal Watch
Forbes
22-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
India Box Office: ‘The Diplomat' Crosses $3 Million In A Week
Indian actors Sadia Khateeb and John Abraham on the poster of Hindi film 'The Diplomat'. The new Hindi film The Diplomat has had an average run at the box office, scoring a little above the $3 million-mark worldwide. Headlined by John Abraham who also produced the thriller, The Diplomat made an opening collection that fell short of $700,000 at the global ticket windows. Abraham co-produced The Diplomat with Bhushan Kumar's T Series. The film saw a disappointing opening but picked pace with time. Directed by Shivam Nair, The Diplomat opened to mixed reviews on March 14 when it released in theatres across the globe. After making an opening collection below $500,000, The Diplomat saw an upward trend over the weekend in the Indian markets. It collected $534,000 and $546,000 on Saturday and Sunday - the film's second and third days at the Indian box office. The Diplomat managed to wrap the first weekend at $2.2 million in India. Globally, The Diplomat grossed around $690,000 in its opening collection which rose to $2.2 million by the end of its first weekend at the ticket windows worldwide. The thriller managed to score $3.2 million in seven days at the global box office. The low collections can be attributed to a stiff competition from Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava. Made at an estimated budget of a little above $2 million, The Diplomat has crossed the figure for its investment but is yet to register big numbers at the box office. With another week for its run before another major Hindi film (Sikandar) arrives, it still has scope to wrap a decent collection at the ticket windows. The Diplomat Written by Ritesh Shah, The Diplomat is the real-life story of India's Uzma Ahmed who was forced into marriage and was kept captive until the Indian embassy stepped in to help her escape to India. Abhram plays the titular role of JP Singh while Sadia Khateeb (Shikara, Raksha Bandhan) essays the role of Uzma Ahmed. Shah has previously worked on critically acclaimed thrillers including Pink (2016) and Kahaani (2012). The movie traces Uzma Ahmed's struggle to get back to her country, India, after spending months in captivity when she trusted a Pakistani man who eventually abducted her and kept her captive. She managed to reach the Indian Embassy in Pakistan's Islamabad to seek help and she was finally rescued, reaching India in May 2017. The real-life story had all the elements of a gripping thriller. However, the filmmakers have not managed to rake in the full potential. Thanks to an over-zealous attempt to keep things non-emotional, the narrative feels too disconnected and unnatural to empathize. In keeping the story real, the film avoids any passionate portrayal, even for the girl in focus who is struggling to get out of an abusive marriage that she was forced into, in a hostile surrounding. When The Diplomat released in theatres, Chhaava was already raking in huge box office numbers. As The Diplomat closed its first week at $3 million, Chaava completed 36 days at the box office, grossing a little more than $90 million. The historic war saga continues to offer tough competition to Hindi films landing in theatres ever since Chhaava released on February 14. The film on Chhatrapathi Sambhaji Maharaj is expected to have a digital premiere on April 11 on Netflix. Abraham's film has a few days before Salman Khan's Sikandar arrives in theatres, hoping to kill all buzz around any Hindi film except the one with Khan. Directed by AR Murugadoss, Sikandar features Khan alongside Rashmika Mandanna, Kajal Aggarwal, Suneil Shetty and Sharman Joshi. Sathyaraj and Prateik Babbar also star in the film produced by Sajid Nadiadwala and is slated to hit theatres on Sunday, March 30.
