Fatima Sana Shaikh
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  • Born:
    • Birthday: 1992-01-11
    • Born Place: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
  • Also Known As:

    Baby Sana

Fatima Sana Shaikh

Fatima Sana Shaikh (b. 11 January 1992, Mumbai) is a versatile Indian actress who began her career as a child artist in films like Chachi 420 (1997) and One 2 Ka 4 (2001), eventually earning widespread acclaim for portraying Geeta Phogat in Dangal (2016), India's highest‑grossing sports film . Born to a Hindu father and a Muslim mother, she grew up in Mumbai, developed an early interest in photography, and later attended St. Xavier’s School and Mithibai College. Her filmography spans a range of genres—from epic action (Thugs of Hindostan), ensemble anthologies (Ludo, Ajeeb Daastaans), high-octane drama (Dhak Dhak, for which she received a Filmfare Critics nod) to biographical roles (Sam Bahadur, where she portrayed Prime Minister Indira Gandhi).In 2025, she continues her streak of diverse roles: featuring in Anurag Basu’s Metro… In Dino, Netflix’s Aap Jaisa Koi opposite R. Madhavan, and the upcoming romantic drama Ul Jalool Ishq. Fatima is recognized for her fearless role choices—whether it’s playing a romantic lead, a spirited French instructor, or exploring law enforcement characters—and she openly credits instincts over fear in shaping her journey . Off-screen, she advocates mental health and epilepsy awareness, identifies as an atheist, and is a noted animal lover, vegetarian, and fitness enthusiast.

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