Fatima Sana Shaikh:-2025 is set to be a remarkable year for actress Fatima Sana Shaikh as she prepares to mesmerize audiences once again with a diverse range of films that showcase her versatility. Fans can look forward to seeing her in three feature films, including the much-anticipated Dharma production alongside the charismatic R. Madhavan on Netflix. The team was recently spotted filming for the project in Kolkata.
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Exposing the Casting Couch in the South Indian Industry
In a recent interview with Bollywood Bubble, Fatima opened up about the dark reality of the casting couch in the South Indian film industry. “He asked me, ‘You’re willing to do everything, right?’ To which I replied that I would work hard and do whatever the role demands,” she shared. However, the Ludo actress revealed that the agent kept insisting. “I pretended not to understand, just to see how far he would go,” she added. She further revealed that in Hyderabad, “small time producers” openly discussed the casting couch. Quoting one such producer, she shared, “You know, here you have to meet people.”
Her Journey from Child Actor to Bollywood Star
Reflecting on her early years in the industry, Fatima recalled, “My parents took me to auditions, and I became a child actor. At the time, I had no clear direction about what I wanted to do. I worked on several projects but eventually felt it wasn’t for me. As a child, I was spending long hours on set, missing school, and not truly enjoying the experience.”She continued, “During college, I wanted to pursue fine arts, but it was an expensive field of study. That’s when I realized I didn’t really know anything else. So, I returned to acting and discovered that I truly enjoyed it. As for Chachi 420, we lived near Kamalistan Studios, and my parents would often watch film shoots. I have no memory of auditioning for the role, but I do remember being on set. It was a fun experience working with Kamal Haasan. His daughter was my age and would often be on set as well.
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