Fatima Sana Shaikh on Going From Child Actor to Bollywood Daredevil: ‘Nothing Is Permanent, and There Is No Point in Being Arrogant’

variety.com:

Naman Ramachandran Fatima Sana Shaikh’s journey in Bollywood has been nothing short of transformative. The actor, who broke through in 2016 with her performance as a wrestler in “Dangal” — India’s highest-grossing film of all time — has since diversified her portfolio with a mix of intense dramas, action-packed roles and heartwarming love stories.

As she gears up for her upcoming projects — including “Ul Jalool Ishq” by Vibhu Puri, “Aap Jaisa Koi” for Netflix, “Metro… In Dino” by Anurag Basu and “Nyaya” by Nitya Mehra and Karan Kapadia — Shaikh is embracing every role with a mix of excitement and humility.

In a candid conversation with Variety, Shaikh opens up about working with stalwarts like Naseeruddin Shah and R. Madhavan, her love for acting and the lessons she’s gathered along the way.

Of “Ul Jalool Ishq,” the anticipated production from renowned fashion designer Manish Malhotra, Shaikh says: “I’m really excited because I’m working with incredibly talented actors.” The film pairs her opposite Vijay Varma, with the legendary Naseeruddin Shah rounding out the main cast. “Working with Nasir Ji is incredible.