Speaking on a private television morning show, Sadia said that when she entered the entertainment industry, there were relatively few female performers of her age and most of her colleagues were men. She said some of the people she considered close friends eventually turned against her.
Sadia recalled that her father had often advised her that it was better to remain alone than to keep fake friends. She said she did not fully understand his advice at the time because she felt she needed people around her, but her experiences eventually taught her an important lesson.
The actress said she personally overheard some male colleagues discussing her and suggesting that she should not be cast in certain projects because she was not a “party girl” and did not mix freely with others during shoots.
She explained that television productions at the time often involved travelling abroad for shoots, and some colleagues apparently preferred having women around them who were more socially outgoing and friendly. According to Sadia, this attitude sometimes resulted in her being dropped from projects or being offered secondary roles.
She said the most painful part was the behaviour of people who were very close to her, including those who visited her home, shared meals with her and spent time with her, but continued to speak against her behind her back.
Sadia said that despite these experiences, she believes the difficult period ultimately helped her learn valuable lessons about people and friendships, adding that, by the grace of God, she was able to move beyond that challenging phase of her career.