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Get to know... Fatima Sana Shaikh
Actor Fatima Sana Shaikh (@FatimaSanaShaikh) is craving pani puri, listening to YouTube podcasts, and wishing that her dog Bijlee had a phone
Currently I am
Going crazy between prepping for my next few releases.
High point in life
Learning to ride the motorcycle for Dhak Dhak. It’s now become a passion, and I genuinely want to plan a bike trip this year.
Low point in life
They’re part of the learning curve.
On my playlist
Baithi Hai, by Amit Trivedi; everything AR Rahman; and Andrew Huberman’s podcast Huberman Lab.
On my speed dial
My brother, my manager and my mother. Had my dog, Bijlee owned a phone, I’d definitely add her too.
Today I’m craving
Pani puri.
Next big splurge
Ooh, a motorcycle!
Last thing I ordered online
Dog food.
App I check before bed
YouTube, for the podcasts.
Advice I’d give my 18-year-old self
Life is great. All you have to do is keep trying without giving up.
My secret skill
Doodling and painting.
A superpower I wish I had
Being able to read multiple scripts in a day.
My favourite Sunday memory while growing up
Family lunches. My father cooks the best food.
My most star-struck moment so far
Working with Kamal Haasan and meeting Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan.
My favourite bad habit
Biting my nails.
If I could travel back or forward in time, I’d…
Stay in the present.
A trait I despise in people
Lying. Honesty truly is the best policy with me.
I won’t leave the house without…
My phone, water bottle and my headphones.
The best thing about fame
The ability to create and impact lives in some way
The worst thing about fame
It can go to your head if you’re not grounded. I’m grateful for my support system.
