Fatima Sana Shaikh ✓
Actor

Fatima Sana Shaikh

Active Indian Cinema & OTT (Bollywood, Hindi Web Series, and Indian Television) Rating 4.3/5 Fan 9.0/10
  • FromHyderabad, Telangana, India
  • Based inMumbai, Maharashtra, India
  • Age34 years
  • Active1997–present
  • Updated

Fatima Sana Shaikh Biography Information

  • Full Name: Fatima Sana Shaikh
  • Popular Name: Fatima Sana Shaikh
  • Nickname: Fatima, Fatty
  • Date of Birth: January 11, 1992
  • Age: 34 years (as of 2026)
  • Birthplace: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
  • Hometown: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
  • Current Residence: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
  • Profession Category: Actress, Former Child Artist, Model
  • Height: 5 ft 6 in (168 cm) approx.
  • Weight: 54 kg (119 lbs) approx.
  • Eye Colour: Dark Brown
  • Hair Colour: Dark Brown / Black
  • Known For: Portraying Geeta Phogat in the blockbuster sports biopic Dangal (2016), Bharti Ratan in Chachi 420 (1997), and Indira Gandhi in Sam Bahadur (2023)

Fatima Sana Shaikh Family Member Name

  • Father: Vipin Sharma
  • Mother: Raj Tabassum
  • Brother: Shaanib Shaikh
  • Marital Status: Unmarried
  • Spouse: None
  • Children: None

Fatima Sana Shaikh Education Details

  • Primary / Secondary School: St. Xavier’s High School, Mumbai
  • College / University: Mithibai College, Vile Parle, Mumbai
  • Qualification: Graduate Degree

Fatima Sana Shaikh Career Highlight

Year Title
1997 Chachi 420
2001 One 2 Ka 4
2008 Tahaan
2012 Bittoo Boss
2013 Akaash Vani
2016 Dangal
2018 Thugs of Hindostan
2020 Ludo
2020 Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari
2021 Ajeeb Daastaans
2022 Thar
2022 Modern Love Mumbai
2023 Dhak Dhak
2023 Sam Bahadur
2025 Metro… In Dino
2026 Hunkkaar

Fatima Sana Shaikh Awards List

Year Award Name Category Film Result
2017 Jackie Chan Action Movie Awards Best Action Actress Dangal Won
2017 Screen Awards Best Actress – Popular Choice Dangal Nominated
2017 News18 Movie Awards Best Debut – Female Dangal Won
2017 Zee Cine Awards Best Actress – Viewers’ Choice Dangal Nominated
2022 Filmfare OTT Awards Best Actor in a Web Original Film – Female Thar Nominated
2024 Filmfare Awards Best Actress – Critics Dhak Dhak Nominated

At a Glance

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About Fatima Sana Shaikh

What was Fatima Sana Shaikh's breakthrough role as an adult actor?
Her breakthrough role was playing Indian wrestler Geeta Phogat in the 2016 record-breaking blockbuster film Dangal.
Did Fatima Sana Shaikh work as a child artist in Bollywood?
Yes, she gained early recognition as the child artist Bharti Ratan in Kamal Haasan's comedy film Chachi 420 in 1997.
What role did Fatima Sana Shaikh play in Sam Bahadur?
She portrayed former Prime Minister of India Indira Gandhi in the 2023 biographical war drama.
Which college did Fatima Sana Shaikh graduate from?
She graduated from Mithibai College in Vile Parle, Mumbai.
Did Fatima Sana Shaikh win any international award for Dangal?
Yes, she won the Best Action Actress award at the Jackie Chan Action Movie Awards in China in 2017.

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