Sadia Khateeb shuts down plagiarism rumours around Daadi Ki Shaadi: 'We have not copied from anyone'

06 May,2026 07:15 AM IST |  Mumbai  |  Mohar Basu

Ahead of its May 8 release, Daadi Ki Shaadi faces plagiarism rumours over similarities with a Pakistani telefilm. Sadia Khateeb denies the claims, saying the title was announced earlier and the story is different

Sadia Khateeb. Pics/Instagram, Youtube


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With days to go before Daadi Ki Shaadi's release, the Neetu Kapoor, Kapil Sharma, and Sadia Khateeb-starrer finds itself at the centre of speculation. Rumours are rife that Ashish R Mohan's directorial venture is plagiarised from a Pakistani telefilm by the same name, which was aired in March 2026. Khateeb is unfazed by the plagiarism rumours. "We announced our title way before [in December 2025]. We did so when we started shooting for the film, and this Pakistani [offering] came much later," she stated.

The May 8 release revolves around a family's matriarch who falls in love and decides to remarry, to her family's surprise. Coincidentally, a similar theme is explored in the Pakistani family comedy. Dismissing the comparisons, Khateeb clarified, "It's not that we have copied from anyone. Our Daadi [protagonist] is not [similar to] what we have seen in their trailer. It's a different plot."

Neetu Kapoor (C) in the film.

Daadi Ki Shaadi came Khateeb's way just when she was seeking a light-hearted subject. What it also brought along was a special co-star in Kapoor. "She is such a delight to work with. Neetu ma'am doesn't meet you with the baggage of her legacy; she keeps it real. She made everything easy, light, and fun for me."

Where was Sadia Khateeb seen before?

. ‘The Diplomat' (2025)

. Shikara' (2020)

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