Sadia Siddiqui Reliving one of the most memorable chapters of her career comes a surprising confession in ‘Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa’. This actor plays Shah Rukh Khansister Nikki is in Kundan ShahThe beloved romantic drama star admitted she initially turned down the role because she was hopelessly smitten with the superstar. In fact, all she wanted to do was play on his romantic interest.
Childhood crush makes this character difficult to accept
When Sadiya took up the role of Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa, she was already familiar to the audience through the Doordarshan serial Humrahi. Director Kundan Shah offered her the role of Shah Rukh Khan’s on-screen sister, but the young actor wasn’t interested in the idea.Explaining why she initially turned down the offer, Sadiya shared with SCREEN: “I had already fallen in love with Shah Rukh Khan when I was offered the film. This is complete love. I won’t even meet other people. I loved him and still love him. “She even told the filmmakers the real reason for her hesitation.“Because I didn’t feel that way about him. In my eyes, you’d see the real feelings, but that wouldn’t work. I was surprised that I had the courage to say that to him directly. So, he started laughing.”
She tried to convince the director to let her play Anna
Satya wished she could play Anna instead of Nikki and she was eventually cast by Suchitra Krishnamurthy. She believed she could change Kundan Shah’s mind, so when she arrived the next day, she was dressed older than she was.Recalling the funny incident, she shared, “The next day, I picked out my best outfit, put on makeup, and curled my hair. I looked like a little girl in a cartoon trying to look older. He laughed and said, ‘No, you’re going to play the sister.'” He didn’t give me the option of not taking the role. “Despite the disappointment, Sadia said she ultimately accepted the role and relied on her acting skills to separate fiction from reality.“It’s difficult, but you see, I’m a good actor. I feel differently about him in my heart, but my eyes will tell a different story. My eyes will say he’s my brother.”
Shah Rukh Khan’s warmth stayed with her after the movie
Although Sadia never expressed her admiration for Shah Rukh Khan, she said his kindness left a lasting impression on people. One memory she cherishes is during the filming of a beach scene when the actor noticed she had been sitting in the hot sun.She remembers, “When Shah Rukh came back, he asked me, ‘Why are you sitting in the sun? Go, sit in the car and drink some water.'”Years later, the two met again at a dubbing studio, and Shah Rukh recognized her immediately, which moved Sadia.“I saw Shah Rukh standing there. I thought he didn’t remember me. He said, ‘Sadia?’ I said, ‘Do you remember me?’ He said, “Of course, I remember you.” “He hugged me and I hugged him. I wasn’t going to miss this opportunity.”
Each reunion reminds her why she admires him
Sadiya also recalled that when she met Shah Rukh on another professional visit, she accidentally walked into his dressing room while looking for the bathroom. The actor said he greeted her warmly and made her feel completely at ease.Sharing the memory, she said: “He said, ‘Hi! How are you? Do you want to eat?’ I said, ‘No, I’ve already eaten. I want to use the bathroom.’ He said, ‘Yeah, please go.’ “Have known him for many years. So, this is Shah Rukh Khan.”Looking back, Sadiya’s memories of Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa are filled with laughter, nostalgia and admiration for her co-star, whose off-screen warmth, she says, has remained unchanged over the years.
