When Fatima spoke about working with different directors, says, "Meri zindagi un characters se nahi badalti..."

Fatima Sana Shaikh

Fatima Sana Shaikh has earned a reputation for her incredible versatility, effortlessly transforming into any character a director envisions. Her impressive career trajectory began with a breakthrough performance under the guidance of acclaimed director Nitesh Tiwari in "Dangal."

Since then, she has collaborated with renowned filmmakers like Meghna Gulzar in "Sam Bahadur," Anurag Basu in "Ludo," and Tarun Dudeja in "Dhak Dhak." Fatima's ability to adapt to the unique requirements of each director has been instrumental in the success of her films, solidifying her status as a sought-after and respected actress in the industry.

In an old interview, the Dangal actress spoke about how she got convinced to accept the role and said, "I wasn't sure ki mujhe yeh karna chaiye. But I always wanted to work with Meghna. Fir jab apka director apko bolta hai ki nahi aap karlo, toh fir aap karte ho, aap sochte nhi."

Speaking of characters and how they impact the actors personally, Fatima had shared, "Meri zindagi un characters se nahi badalti but jin logo ke sath mai kam karti hun unse badalti hai, ki woh kya value add kar rhe hai. Woh mujhe shape karta hai."

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In another instance, Fatima expressed excitement about working with the renowned director Anurag Basu. She said," For me it's just working with Anurga Dada, the best feeling ever. He is like home to me. It's like going back to someone who has given you strength and in a lot of ways".

Fatima Sana Shaikh's ability to embody diverse characters with remarkable depth and nuance was particularly evident in her recent works. Her performances offered vivid portrayals, navigating the complexities of each role with skill and authenticity. The journey from her breakthrough in "Dangal" to her latest project, "Sam Bahadur," showcases her significant growth as an actress.