In a groundbreaking moment for Indian cinema, Harshvardhan Rane and Sadia Khateeb are the first actors to shoot inside Vietnam’s Son Doong Cave, which is the largest cave in the world, a location so extreme that even seasoned adventurers approach it with caution.
Harshvardhan Rane, Sadia Khateeb Become FIRST Actors In World To Shoot At Son Doong Caves
With no network, no electricity, and no washroom facilities for straight 4 days, the actors were shooting in tough environmental conditions. This cave is known among geologists as one of the most inhospitable and unforgiving natural environments on Earth. According to experts, shooting here isn’t just physically demanding, it’s potentially life-threatening. The extreme humidity, isolation, and pitch-dark zones within the cave require true survival instincts, mental endurance, and unflinching courage. Many say, “Only true survivors can survive this terrain.”
Sadia showcased her true survival instinct and short in the cafe for 4 days straight while her phone was out of network, and there was zero electricity. A huge part of the cave was pitch dark, and no proper washroom facility was available, yet Sadia, along with the crew, got out of the cave post, fulfilling her commitment, safe and sound.
Sadia Khateeb Got A Medal For This Achievement
She was felicitated with a medal and certificate for this achievement. Taking to her Instagram, she states, “I have million things to say but I’m short of words, I just wanna take this moment to be grateful, Thank you Omung’ sir for making me do what you made me do, for your belief, for choosing me as your Silaa, for introducing me to Son Doong Cave, for giving me an experience of a life time. You’ve put things that I LOVE together (nature, adventure and filming ) and given me this experience that I’ll cherish till the last day of my life!”
She added, “We are the first FEATURE film to be shot in Son Doong Cave! The first 100 Indian people to get inside the cave also told me that I am the first Actress ever to get in the cave! And this makes me feel so proud and elated. Thank you, Oxalis Adventure, for making the most difficult-looking journey the most thrilling journey for all of us! I felt like a spider woman. Feeling stronger than ever before, never knowing this side of strength in me. And that’s the best feeling ever.”
“I can’t wait for the world to see what this journey was, and I know I won’t ever be able to explain in words better! I’m grateful. Alhamdullilah,“ she concluded.
For the unversed, Sadia Khateeb, along with co-star Harshvardhan Rane, is shooting for their upcoming project Silaa in Vietnam.
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