Happy Birthday Fatima Sana Shaikh: 'Dangal' To 'Lust Stories', How The Actress Has Carved A Niche For Herself

Fatima Sana Shaikh, who made her acting debut as a child artist in Kamaal Haassan and Tabu starrer 'Chachi 420', turns 31 today. 

New Delhi: Bollywood actress Fatima Sana Shaikh cuts her birthday cake on January 11. Fatima, who made her acting debut as a child artist in Kamaal Haassan and Tabu starrer 'Chachi 420', turns 31 today. Fatima has time and again proved her phenomenal potential with a variety of performances and characters. Be it 'Dangal', 'Ludo' or 'Modern Love’, Fatima has always entertained the audience.

Over the years, the actress has worked with a variety of directors, creating layered and relatable characters. 

Working with Nitesh Tiwari in Dangal 

In her debut film, 'Dangal', Fatima joined hands with director Nitesh Tiwari as she essayed the character of Geeta Phogat. Her role needed hours of training and practicing and she put in a lit of efforts to shape up for the character. 

Working with Shonali Bose in Raat Rani 

Modern Love Mumbai's anthology, 'Raat Rani' featured Fatima Sana Shaikh directed by Shonali Bose. Shonali Bose expressed her views about Fatima's character and comparisons to the original series. She compared Fatima to Hollywood star Anne Hathway, who was a part of Modern Love, the US original anthology series. Fans also couldn't stop lauding the actor for her performance.

Working with Anurag Basu in Ludo 

The actress delivered a power-packed performance in 'Ludo', garnering appreciation from the masses. Playing the character of a mother yet being ‘badass’, the young actor simply nailed it.

Fatima Sana Shaikh on working with Shashank Khaitan in Ajeeb Daastaans

Fatima Sana Shaikh was seen as Lipakshi in 'Ajeeb Daastaans'. The actress left a mark as the bosom-heaving lonely wife. Her performance was highly applauded by the audience. 

Working with Meghna Gulzar in 'Sam Bahadur'

Fatima will be now seen next in the film 'Sam Bahadur' essaying the role of former late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. She has hailed the latter as a maverick director and feels blessed to be directed by her. The actress revealed how she is preparing to play India's first woman Prime Minister, which includes reading a lot of material on.