Sadia Khateeb has worked across genres like thriller, drama, and romance over five years in the industry. Now, she makes her comedy debut with 'Daadi Ki Shaadi', co-starring Kapil Sharma and Neetu Kapoor. In a recent conversation, she opened up about her non-negotiables, her relationship with ambition, and why ethics are not a limitation but a core part of her identity.
Sadia Khateeb Will Not Do a Movie in Which She Is Objectified
Since her debut in Vidhu Vinod Chopra's 'Shikara' in 2020, Sadia Khateeb has followed one unwavering rule. In an interview with Variety India, she revealed, 'My non-negotiable since day one has been only one thing: that I don't want to be in a film where I'm objectified.' She is clear about her ambitions—fame, success, and financial reward—but only on her own terms. She added, 'I don't want to be in any space where I don't feel respected or where I feel like I'm being objectified. These are two non-negotiables. Since day one.'
The actress emphasized that her choices are driven by conviction, not opportunity. 'I am very clear. I will do films that have some sort of meaning and some sort of connection. I would never do a film I don't like. It has to give me something,' she explained.
Sadia Khateeb Says She Will Not Sell Her Soul for Rs 100 Crore
During the same conversation, Sadia was asked what she would do if offered Rs 100 crore. Unbothered by box office pressure, she offered a grounded take on success. 'There is no one that I have to go back and prove anything to, except myself. What will happen if I get Rs 100 crore right now? I'll still eat the same food. I'll still be with the same people. Yes, I desperately want Rs 100 crore, but that won't change the way I live my life.'
She added, 'I will not sell my soul for that Rs 100 crore. I will work my hardest. I will put my best to make those crores. I will give my all in terms of effort. But I will not do anything which I'm not comfortable in, which I don't accept, which I don't resonate with.' For Khateeb, these boundaries are not restrictions but reflections of her identity. 'We all have our set of morals, which we sometimes call limits,' she said.
More About 'Daadi Ki Shaadi'
Directed by Ashish R Mohan, the film features Neetu Kapoor, Kapil Sharma, Sadia Khateeb, R Sarathkumar, Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, and others. It was released in theatres on May 8, 2026.
