In a bid to ensure a convincing portrayal of his character, emerging talent Kim Azzim has returned to honing his badminton skills in preparation for his role in the film Sentuhan Wira. Playing the role of national badminton legend Datuk Rashid Sidek, Kim, 24, said his interest in the sport began during his school days. "I used to be actively involved in badminton and once harboured a dream of becoming a professional player one day. According to Kim, the casting process for the film involved three stages before he was finally selected to portray Rashid. Datuk Rashid Sidek (left) with Kim Azzim.

Source: The Star December 26, 2025 18:06 UTC