Fatima Sana Shaikh almost missed 'Dangal' audition
Fatima Sana Shaikh, best known for Dangal, recently shared how sticking with auditions changed her career.
"When you don't give up, you get chances," she told India Today, reflecting on the persistence that helped her land big roles.
From Geeta Phogat to Indira Gandhi
Shaikh started out as a child actor but found it tough to get steady work as an adult.
She nearly skipped the Dangal audition because she didn't think she looked like Geeta Phogat, but gave it a shot anyway—and after a major physical transformation, the role became her big break.
Upcoming projects
Fatima says she still enjoys auditioning and puts in the work for every part.
Her upcoming films include Metro... In Dino (July 4) and Netflix's Aap Jaisa Koi (July 11).
She's shown real range too—from wrestler in Dangal to warrior in Thugs of Hindostan and even Indira Gandhi in Sam Bahadur.