Fatima Sana Shaikh, a prominent Indian actress known for her impactful roles in Hindi cinema, gained widespread recognition after her stellar portrayal of wrestler Geeta Phogat in the critically acclaimed film Dangal (2016).
Wiki/Biography
Fatima Sana Shaikh was born on Saturday, January 11, 1992, in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh (now Telangana). She grew up in Mumbai, where she completed her schooling at St. Xavier’s High School. Her higher education was pursued at Mithibai College of Arts, Chauhan Institutes of Science & Amrutben Jivanlal College of Commerce and Economics, all located in Mumbai. Before embarking on her acting career, she gained valuable experience working for approximately two years in a Mumbai photography studio.
Physical Appearance
Fatima Sana Shaikh possesses a captivating presence. Key features include:
- Height: Approximately 5’3″
- Hair Color: Brown
- Eye Color: Dark Brown
Family
Parents & Siblings
She is the daughter of Vipin Sharma and Raj Tabassum. She has an older brother, Shaanib.
Husband
As of 2024, Fatima Sana Shaikh remains unmarried.
Relationships/Affairs
Following her collaboration with Aamir Khan in Dangal, rumors of a romantic relationship between the two circulated widely. Despite repeated denials from both parties, speculation intensified after Aamir Khan’s divorce from Kiran Rao. These rumors led to online accusations against Fatima Sana Shaikh. In November 2022, a cryptic Instagram post by Fatima further fueled these speculations, with comments from Aamir Khan’s daughter, Ira, adding to the intrigue. Fatima’s presence at Ira Khan’s engagement, where she and Aamir appeared in matching outfits, only served to heighten the media attention. In 2018, she was also linked romantically to actor Aparshakti Khurana.
Religion & Religious Views
Despite having a Hindu father and a Muslim mother, Fatima identifies as an atheist, emphasizing her belief in Karma. She has spoken openly about her upbringing in a diverse environment and her lack of emphasis on religious identity during her childhood.
Career
Films
Child Artist
Fatima’s acting journey began at the tender age of five with her debut in the 1997 Hindi film Chachi 420. She continued to appear in several films throughout her childhood, including Ishq (1997), Bade Dilwala (1999), and One 2 Ka 4 (2001). After this, she took a break to focus on her education.
Actress
She made her adult acting debut in 2008 with Tahaan, and subsequently appeared in films such as Bittoo Boss (2012) and Akaash Vani (2013). Her Telugu film debut was in 2015 with Nuvvu Nenu Okatavudaam. Dangal (2016) catapulted her to national fame. Since then, she has appeared in several notable Bollywood films, including Thugs of Hindostan (2018), Ludo (2020), Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari (2020), Ajeeb Daastaans (2021), and Thar (2022).
Television
Fatima’s television career started in 2009 with Ladies Special and Agle Janam Mohe Bitiya Hi Kijo. She also appeared in Disney Channel’s Best of Luck Nikki in 2011.
Web Series
In 2022, she starred in the Amazon Prime Video series Modern Love Mumbai, specifically the segment Raat Rani.
Music Videos
She has featured in music videos for songs like Tujhse Meri and Palkein Kholo.
Cinematography
Fatima has also worked as an assistant cinematographer on a couple of television commercials.
TV Commercials
She has endorsed brands such as KitKat, Fossil, Tata Harrier, and Dabur Almond.
Controversies
Fatima has faced several controversies. These include being accused of being anti-national for a supposed Instagram post, being blamed for Aamir Khan’s divorce, and facing criticism for her social media activity during Ramadan.
Favourites
Here are some of Fatima’s preferences:
| Category | Preference |
|---|---|
| Actor | Shah Rukh Khan |
| Actress | Preity Zinta, Priyanka Chopra, Deepika Padukone |
| Film | American Psycho (2000) |
| Film Directors | Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Sriram Raghavan, Vishal Bhardwaj, Zoya Akhtar |
| Book | Only Love Is Real, Many Lives, Many Masters by Brian Weiss |
| Author | Brian Weiss |
Facts/Trivia
Fatima enjoys dancing, reading, sketching, and photography. She is a vegetarian and was named PETA India’s Most Beautiful Vegetarian in 2022 along with John Abraham. She’s often mistaken for another actress, Sana Sheikh. She underwent rigorous training for Dangal, including six rounds of auditions. She’s also a pet lover, owning two dogs and previously owning two cats. She is a fitness enthusiast, and even fractured her ankle during rehearsals for Dangal. She also revealed a diagnosis of epilepsy during her Instagram Q&A.
