Actress Fatima Sana Shaikh is recognized for her outstanding performance in Aamir Khan’s 2016 film Dangal, and she shares a close bond with the actor. Recently, he praised Aamir for being a ‘very giving actor’, emphasizing his professionalism on the sets. Fatima highlighted that her punctuality and dedication have set a strong example, which shows her commitment to her work.
In an interview with Filmfare, Fatima Sana Shaikh praised Aamir Khan, describing him as ‘very easy to work with’ and ‘a very giving actor’. He said that many of his wrestling scenes were with Nitish Tiwari, but when Aamir was on the sets his professionalism came to the fore. He highlighted Aamir’s punctuality and his understanding of the financial impact of time on set and emphasized that every second counts.
The actress said, “It is very easy to work with Aamir. He is a very good actor. Apart from this, many of my wrestling scenes were with Nitish sir. I did a lot of scenes without him. But when he is on the set, he is very professional and comes on time. He is a producer actor. This is what I have learned from him.”
He said he learned the importance of arriving on time, remembering lines, and being conscious of the costs involved. Additionally, he shared a valuable lesson about treating costumes with respect, as they are paid for by the production, urging others to replenish items borrowed or left behind.
The Dangal actress shared the journey of her struggle before getting her role in Dangal, and revealed that she had to face continuous auditions for three years. Despite being shortlisted for various projects, she often found herself not selected, which proved to be quite disappointing.
Acknowledging the realities of the industry, he stressed that those who are striving for success need to find ways to earn a living, as simply giving auditions is not possible for everyone, especially if they are a Do not come from a privileged background.
Meanwhile, Dangal is an entertaining sports drama that tells the inspiring story of former wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat, who won a gold medal for India by training his daughters for the Commonwealth Games. Fatima Sana Shaikh played the role of Geeta Phogat, while Aamir Khan played her father Mahavir.
Directed by Nitish Tiwari, the film also stars Sanya Malhotra, Aparshakti Khurana, Suhani Bhatnagar and Zaira Wasim, creating a powerful story about family, ambition and breaking social barriers in the world of wrestling.
On the work front, Fatima Sana Shaikh will next be seen in Metro In Dino and Ul Jalul Ishq.
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