Every time I have to prove my acting ability: Fatima Sana Shaikh

- 'Parents can only inspire you, but ultimately you have to do the real struggle.'

Fatima Sana Sheikh, who started her career as a child artist, became popular with her first film 'Dangal' in 2016. Fatima is very careful about choosing her roles. He prefers films that have big budgets and powerful roles.

Her latest film 'Dhak Dhak' is based on the theme of women empowerment. Fatima believes that a woman's freedom does not come just by riding a bike or not doing housework. How you do all your other work, how you approach others and what your opinions are, how seriously you live life matters. Many believe that ignoring society is women's freedom. It is not so. It's important to me that I take care of myself. Women face many restrictions in our society. But if you don't raise your voice against such injustice, freedom will become very difficult for the next generation of women. Centuries pass as change comes. Someone has to start.'

Describing the experience of working with Meghna Gulzar in 'Sam Bahadur' as unprecedented, Fatima says that Meghna Gulzar is a director who cares deeply about her actors. He has sufficient knowledge of his work. This makes working with Meghna Gulzar very easy. Meghna knows what she wants from the actors. He does enough research for his films. His research is so meticulous that you cannot overlook any small detail. Meghna is truly an amazing director. I feel fortunate to have had the experience of working with him.

Fatima played the role of Indira Gandhi in 'Sam Bahadur'. Fatima believes that the joy of playing a role that has never been played before is immense. Meghna asked to focus less on makeup and more on her attitude for the role of Indira Gandhi.

Fatima has also called the experience of working with Vicky Kaushal important in this film. Fatima believes that Vicky Kaushal is an amazing star. All his films are better than the next. He becomes completely devoted to his role. That is why he was able to portray the character of Sam Manek Shaw in a wonderful way.

Fatima's career started at a very young age as a child artist. He had no other choice as his parents wanted him to become an artist. Fatima believes that parents can only inspire you, but ultimately you have to do the real struggle. This applies to all fields, but in the case of films, you are in the spotlight and immediately get noticed.

Despite her stellar performance in 'Dangal', Fatima still has to establish herself as an artist. Fatima has embraced this challenge and takes each of her films as a test.

Fatima believes that the Covid pandemic has taught us to survive challenges. Covid has taught us that life is uncertain. So it is important that we focus only on our talents and skills.

Fatima begins to worry if her work is not appreciated. After 'Dangal' was over, was he tensed whether people would like his work? But he was relieved when his performance was appreciated.

Fatima now wants to work with Anurag Basu again. Also, he is keen to work with Vishal Bhardwaj, Raju Hirani, Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Konkana Sen Sharma.