Former Indian tennis star Sania Mirza is gearing up for a deeply spiritual journey to Makkah, where she will embark on the sacred pilgrimage of Hajj. Sharing this significant life update with her Instagram followers, the celebrated athlete expressed her gratitude for the forthcoming opportunity.
In a heartfelt post, Sania conveyed the importance of the pilgrimage as a moment of seeking redemption and spiritual rejuvenation. “Dear friends and loved ones, I have been blessed with the incredible opportunity to embark on the sacred journey of Hajj,” she wrote, humbly asking for forgiveness for any past wrongdoings and shortcomings.
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Reflecting on the significance of the journey, Sania expressed her deep gratitude and prayed for acceptance and guidance on this blessed path. “I am deeply fortunate and feel immensely grateful,” she added. She requested her followers to keep her in their thoughts and prayers as she sets out on this lifelong journey, aiming to return as a better human being with a humble heart and stronger faith.
This upcoming pilgrimage marks Sania’s second spiritual trip to Saudi Arabia. Last year, following her retirement from professional tennis, she undertook an Umrah pilgrimage with her close ones.
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Prior to this announcement, Sania had made headlines for her appearance on the popular OTT series The Great Indian Kapil Show, where she shared the stage with fellow sports legends including boxer Mary Kom, badminton player Saina Nehwal, and sharpshooter Sift Kaur. The episode was filled with laughter and engaging conversations, particularly when host Kapil Sharma brought up an intriguing tidbit about a potential biopic on Sania’s life.
Recalling an old interview where Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan expressed interest in playing Sania’s love interest in the film, Kapil’s revelation surprised Sania. “But before that, I need to have a love interest,” she quipped, eliciting laughter from the audience.
The discussion then shifted to Sania’s preferences for her biopic co-stars. She enthusiastically disclosed her inclination towards Akshay Kumar, stating, “If Shah Rukh ji does the film, I might play myself. And I’ll definitely do it if Akshay Kumar is in it.”