I auditioned 5-6 times for ‘Dangal.’ I was just waiting for the final call, as there were about 15-16 girls who auditioned for the role. Fatima Sana Shaikh Read Quote
I started auditioning but at times would feel depressed, as I would get shortlisted but never received the final call. Only when the commercials were released would I come to know that I was not selected. Fatima Sana Shaikh Read Quote
Although I started off as a child artist, I left acting in between, as I felt that I was missing the fun of school days. But a little later, I became keen on acting again and started going for auditions. Fatima Sana Shaikh Read Quote
I have always been a movie buff and had no interest in any games and sports. I do not even watch cricket, which is one of the favourite games of most of my friends. However, I have become a wrestling fan after ‘Dangal.’ Fatima Sana Shaikh Read Quote
When you are doing a long scene, you have dialogue and interaction to narrate the character. But making sense out of facial expression and reacting is difficult. Having said that, I think such challenges are good for learning. Fatima Sana Shaikh Read Quote
I found it more challenging to act in a small scene, especially if it has no dialogue and if it is a close-up with only expressions. Fatima Sana Shaikh Read Quote
I was about to give up acting when I got the call about being short-listed for ‘Dangal.’ Fatima Sana Shaikh Read Quote
After so many years of rejection, I felt acting would have to become a hobby rather than a full-time profession. Fatima Sana Shaikh Read Quote
When I was growing up, I thought I was getting bored of acting, so I left that. Then after a few years, I started missing it. I left my studies mid-way, and I used to give lots of auditions. Fatima Sana Shaikh Read Quote
