Fatima Sana Shaikh

Fatima Sana Shaikh (born January 11, 1992) is an Indian actress who works predominantly in Hindi cinema and television. She began her career as a child artist in the late 1990s, appearing in films such as the comedy *Chachi 420* (1997) and the action drama *One 2 Ka 4* (2001). After early adult appearances in the romantic drama *Akaash Vani* (2013) and the Telugu film *Nuvvu Nenu Okatavudaam* (2014), she achieved major mainstream recognition portraying wrestler Geeta Phogat in the biographical sports drama *Dangal* (2016). She subsequently starred in the period action adventure *Thugs of Hindostan* (2018).

Throughout the 2020s, Shaikh expanded her work across theatrical and streaming platforms, starring in the ensemble black comedy *Ludo* (2020), the anthology films *Ajeeb Daastaans* (2021) and *Modern Love Mumbai* (2022), and the neo-Western thriller *Thar* (2022). She later portrayed Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in the biographical drama *Sam Bahadur* (2023) and starred in the road adventure drama *Dhak Dhak* (2023). Her later projects include the anthology feature *Metro... In Dino* (2025), *Aap Jaisa Koi* (2025), *Gustaakh Ishq* (2025), and the 2026 series *Hunkkaar: The Roar*.

Fatima Sana Shaikh is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 12 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Teen Kauwe (2026), Hunkkaar: The Roar (2026), Gustaakh Ishq (2025), Aap Jaisa Koi (2025), Sam Bahadur (2023), Modern Love Mumbai (2022), Ajeeb Daastaans (2021), Ludo (2020). The recorded credits span 2001 to 2026, including 9 movies and 3 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.