I faced many ups and downs, like any other actor: not getting through auditions or even worse - getting shortlisted and not being selected. Most actors go through the process. Fatima Sana Shaikh More Quotes by Fatima Sana Shaikh More Quotes From Fatima Sana Shaikh Shah Rukh Khan is the love of my life. I love Aamir Khan also. Fatima Sana Shaikh i-love my-life love life 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 child school-days fun school I thought of learning cinematography, so I assisted a cinematographer for an ad. Fatima Sana Shaikh ad thought cinematography learning I had given up on acting because I would go for auditions every day, but nothing would happen. Fatima Sana Shaikh every-day happen nothing day I tried my hand at photography and worked with a studio for six months. Fatima Sana Shaikh studio tried hand photography When such acting powerhouses take note of your work and express their appreciation, it is an overwhelming feeling. I could not believe it when Rishi ji tweeted. Then Amitji and Rekha ma'am sent handwritten letters, which I have read more than fifty times. 'Dangal' is a very special film for me, and these are my lifetime treasure. Fatima Sana Shaikh me work appreciation believe I was very young during 'Chachi 420' and don't remember much now. Fatima Sana Shaikh very now young remember Kids and adults are treated differently on sets. Being a kid, you can get away with anything, and it looks cute. But as an adult, it's a whole new journey. Fatima Sana Shaikh new you journey cute At one point, I had lost my confidence as an actor, and working again was tough. I started stammering due to lack of confidence. It took time, but things became better. Fatima Sana Shaikh better confidence tough time I was not getting work, even after auditioning for films. So I started working in a studio as a photographer; I assisted a cinematographer for two ads. I was thinking that I will get into photography or cinematography or assist someone. But then the 'Dangal' offer came, and I was busy with the auditions. Fatima Sana Shaikh someone busy work thinking When I was a kid, I didn't know how I got into acting. Fatima Sana Shaikh how kid know acting 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 thought growing-up bored missing After so many years of rejection, I felt acting would have to become a hobby rather than a full-time profession. Fatima Sana Shaikh hobby become rejection acting I was about to give up acting when I got the call about being short-listed for 'Dangal.' Fatima Sana Shaikh give about being acting 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 act more small dialogue 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 good you learning character 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 always cricket friends sports 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 only feel never know 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 about just who waiting
