Fatima Sana Shaikh Opens Up About Casting Couch in South Industry

Jan 29, 2025, 04:24 PM

Fatima Sana Shaikh

Fatima Sana Shaikh, a well-known actress from the film 'Dangal', has opened up about her experiences with the casting couch in the South Indian film industry

Fatima Sana Shaikh

During a recent interview, she recounted an uncomfortable interaction with a casting agent who persistently implied inappropriate expectations under the guise of discussing her willingness to work hard for a role

Fatima Sana Shaikh

Fatima revealed that producers in the industry often indirectly communicated their inappropriate intentions, using phrases like "You have to meet people" to imply more than just professional meetings

Fatima Sana Shaikh

Despite these challenges, Fatima has had a successful career, transitioning from a child artist to a leading actress in various films

Fatima Sana Shaikh

Her filmography includes significant roles in movies such as 'Ludo', 'Ajeeb Dastan', and the upcoming 'Sam Bahadur'

Fatima Sana Shaikh

Fatima is set to appear in Anurag Basu's romantic drama 'Metro..in Dino', alongside notable actors like Aditya Roy Kapur and Sara Ali Khan.

Fatima Sana Shaikh

The film 'Metro..in Dino' is described as a spiritual sequel to the 2007 hit 'Life in a... Metro'.

Fatima Sana Shaikh

The news article also briefly mentions other film industry updates, including Kangana Ranaut's 'Emergency' being banned in Bangladesh and Varun Dhawan's new film project 'Border 2'