Fatima Sana Shaikh: Lesser known facts about the actress

Fatima Sana Shaikh aka the ‘Dangal’ girl has been the talk of the town lately. After an extraordinary performance in her first big-budget commercial film, Fatima is currently shooting for her next with her ‘Dangal’ co-star yet again. The movie also features Katrina Kaif and Amitabh Bachchan in pivotal roles. Since a lot of time goes on sets and she barely gets to see her parents, it seems that the budding actor has found a way out.

As per recent reports, Fatima, who earlier resided in Juhu Link Road in Mumbai suburbs, is planning to move out of that house. Reportedly, Fatima is gearing up to switch to an apartment which is in the same lane as Govinda and Vivek Oberoi’s residence.

Moreover, a report by a daily suggests that Fatima’s parents, too, have relocated and will be staying in the house opposite to hers.

Well, if that’s not what is called homesickness, then what is?

On the work front, the actor is putting her best foot forth. It’s the first time that Fatima will share a screen space with Amitabh Bachchan. Many believe that she’s lucky to work with the legend at such an early stage of her career.

She grabbed spotlight instantly with her power-packed performance in ‘Dangal’ where she epitomised the character of Geeta Phogat on screen. Fatima Sana Shaikh has more to her than you think you might know about the budding actress. Here we give you a rundown of some lesser known facts about young star...

Fatima Sana Shaikh started her career in showbiz at a very young age. The actress has worked as a child artiste in many star-studded films.

Remember the 1997 hit ‘Chachi 420’ starring Kamal Haasan and Tabu? The little girl who plays the character of Kamal Haasan’s daughter ‘Bharti’ in the film is none other than Fatima. Her charisma and charm even then was unmissable, won’t you agree?

The budding actress was also seen in ‘Bade Dilwala’ starring Rishi Kapoor and ‘One 2 ka 4’ starring Shah Rukh Khan, Juhi Chawla and Jackie Shroff.

After her stint as a child artiste, Fatima Sana Shaikh took a break from the movies to concentrate on her studies. After completing her studies, she was back to the showbiz. Although she did not bag any lead roles, she was seen doing side roles in films.

Fatima was seen in films like ‘Tahaan’ (2008), ‘Akaash Vani’ (2013) and ‘Bittoo Boss’ (2012).

Fatima tried her hand at everything and everywhere to reach the place she is in today. Apart from doing side roles in films, she also did some television shows.

She was seen in the serial ‘Agle Janam Mohe Bitiya Hi Kijo’ where she played the character of Suman on the show. She was also seen in the show ‘Ladies Special’ where she played the daughter of the protagonist in the show.

Resuming her acting career was not easy for Fatima. Despite giving numerous auditions, the actress did not get work for a very long time.

So instead of wasting her times, the actress started working as a photographer. Some of the pictures on her social media account give us a glimpse of her credibility as a photographer. The actress also assisted as a cinematographer for two ads.

Apart from being a good actor, Fatima is also a fabulous dancer. Videos on her dancing with her ‘Dangal’ co-star Sanya Malhotra on her Instagram handle stands testimony to the same.

Apart from photography and dancing, Fatima has knowledge of arts. Her sketching and drawing are worth watching.

Born on January 11, 1992, in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh to parents Vipan Sharma, a Hindu from Jammu and Raj Tabassum, a Muslim from Srinagar, Fatima Sana Shaikh did all her schooling and graduation here in Mumbai.

After some initial stint in the movies during her childhood days, she reportedly took a break from the movies to complete her studies. The actress is now back in the business.