EXCLUSIVE: Fatima Sana Shaikh talks about moments of self-doubt: Still not able to look into the mirror and say ‘I am the best’ convincingly

Dangal girl Fatima Sana Shaikh is one of the most renowned celeb in the Bollywood industry. From Dangal to the upcoming movie Sam Bahadur, Fatima has impressed all as she has come a long way in her career. She is very well known for her strong personality and outspoken nature, but she has also dealt with her insecurities.

Speaking of which, we had the chance to speak with Fatima Sana Shaikh in the latest episode of Bollywood Bubble’s Body Faming. In the candid chat, Fatima spoke about how she cannot convincingly tell herself that she is the best.

Fatima Sana Shaikh shares self-love is a long process

When asked about what Fatima would like to say to those who are dealing with self doubt and body image issues, she said, “I would say that learn to be kind, and kind to yourself. It’s not easy to love yourself. It’s very difficult. I can say that start loving yourself but it doesn’t happen overnight. For me to look into the mirror and say that Fatima you are the best girl in the world, wo mere se abb tak convincingly nahi bola jaata. Humko bolte hai naa ke bolo you are the best actor and this and that, mai khud ko dekhti hu aur bolti hu ‘bhai neeche dekh lo’, Nahi dekha jaa raha khud se. (I cannot tell myself convincingly that I am the best girl in the world . I look at myself and tell ‘look down’)”

She added, “So, I would say that learn to be okay with being vulnerable, being okay with your flaws, your weaknesses. What you think might be your weakness might actually be your strength. Self doubt me itna hi apne aap ko neeche mat leke aao ke aapka soul crush ho jaaye. Aur, kyu ki log unko dabaate hai jo waise hi daba hua hai. Agar aap uss pressure me chale gaye naa toh aapko koi khada nahi kar payega.”(Don’t drown yourself in self doubt so much that your soul gets crushed. People bring down those who are already down. If you go into that pressure, then nobody can bring you up.)

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Meanwhile on the workfront, Fatima Sana Shaikh is gearing up for the release of her upcoming movie Sam Bahadur. She is sharing the screen with Vicky Kaushal and Sanya Malhotra among others. Sam Bahadur hits the release date on 1st December, 2023.

Further in the interview, Fatima Sana Shaikh also opened up about how therapy helped her in deconstructing her insecurities.

Watch the full interview here:

Also read: EXCLUSIVE: Fatima Sana Shaikh proudly owns going to therapy: I think everybody should do it

Rashita Sahni

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Film & Fashion Journalist | Bombay