Fatima Sana Shaikh is an Indian actress, who works in Hindi films. Shaikh appeared as a child artist in such films as Chachi 420 (1997) and One 2 Ka 4 (2001). In 2016, she portrayed wrestler Geeta Phogat in the top-grossing sports film Dangal. She has since starred in the streaming anthology projects Ludo (2020), Ajeeb Daastaans (2021), and Modern Love Mumbai (2022).

Early and personal life

Fatima Sana Shaikh was born on 11 January 1992 born and brought up in Mumbai. Her mother, Raj Tabassum, is from Srinagar, and her father, Vipin Sharma, is from Jammu. While her father was raised a Hindu and her mother a Muslim, Shaikh identifies as an atheist. She had received experience in photography prior to becoming an actress.

Education

Fatima Sana Shaikh went to Sent Xavier High School, Mumbai. She completed her Graduation from Mithibai College, Mumbai. She takes amazing pictures. She also helped the cinematographers with two commercials.

Career

Shaikh began her career as a child artist in Chachi 420 and One 2 Ka 4. Years later, she played Zoya in the Indian drama film Tahaan, which received "The German Star of India award" at "Bollywood and Beyond" festival at Stuttgart, Germany in 2009.

Shaikh was selected for Nitesh Tiwari's biographical sports film Dangal along with Sanya Malhotra, who had never acted before. Shaikh was chosen to portray Geeta Phogat. To prepare for her role, she watched several videos on wrestling to understand "how wrestlers move, walk, their body language". Both Malhotra and Sheikh went through five rounds of auditions, physical training and workshops with Tiwari and Aamir Khan. They were trained by coach and former wrestler Kripa Shankar Patel Bishnoi. Released in 2016, Dangal received critical acclaim and became the highest-grossing Indian film ever with earnings of more than ₹2,000 crore (US$250 million) worldwide.

She played Zafira Baig, a warrior-archer Thug in the epic action-adventure film, Thugs of Hindostan. Shaikh will be featuring in a Hindi remake of Tamil movie Aruvi. The Hindi version is being produced by Applause Entertainment. Shaik will be seen as Indira Gandhi, along with Vicky Kaushal and Sanya Malhotra in Sam Bahadur (2023) based on the biography of Sam Manekshaw directed by Meghna Gulzar.

Controversies

Viral Photo with Amir Khan Controversy

On social media, a photo of stars Aamir Khan and Fatima Sana Shaikh is going viral with rumours that the two recently had a covert wedding. The shot also appears to have been heavily Photoshopped, even if the rumours all seem to be unfounded. In the photo, Fatima is posed in a golden Kanjivaram saree with sindoor in her hairline, while Aamir is dressed in a white traditional suit. Since the celebrity announced his divorce from his wife of 15 years, Kiran Rao, in July of this year, rumours about Aamir and Fatima dating have abounded.

Fatima Sana Shaikh, who came into limelight by appearing in Aamir's Dangal, received trolling when the major announcement was announced to the public. The Phot of Aamir Khan and Fatima was Morphed. It went viral by Relapcing Kiran Rao with Fatima Fake and people claimed them to secretly married and trolled them on Social Media Platforms. But later the allegation were proved to be faked by the Stars.

Awards

• 2017- Won News 18 Movie Awards-Best Debut (Female) for the movie Dangal
• 2017- Won Jackie Chan Action Movie Awards- Best Action Actress for the Movie Dangal

Facts

• At a very young age, Fatima Sana Shaikh began her career in show business. The actress has performed in numerous star-studded movies as a kid performer. In films like Chachi 420 and One 2 Ka 4, she made an appearance.
• She appeared in the television series Agle Janam Mohe Bitiya Hi Kijo, where she portrayed Suman. She also appeared in the television programme Ladies Special, where she played the lead character's daughter.
• She began her career as a photographer. Her social media accounts allow us to see some of the photos that demonstrate her skill as a photographer. For two advertisements, the actress also acted as a cinematographer.
• There is no denying Fatima Sana Shaikh's talent, which is why the one and only Aamir Khan hired her as an intern. 
• Fatima is a talented dancer in addition to being a terrific actor.