Updated On: 11 January, 2023 03:26 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
From essaying a head-strong Haryanvi boxer, Geeta Phogat in the biographical sports drama, Dangal, to playing a badass mother in `Ludo`, Fatima has nailed every on-screen character of hers like a boss.

(Pic courtesy: Fatima Sana Shaikh/ Instagram)
Popular for pulling-off strong characters on the silver screen, Fatima Sana Shaikh is one such sought-after actor who managed to make a mark in the Hindi film industry all by her amazing acting skills. After winning hearts as a child artist in movies like `Chachi 420` and `One 2 Ka 4`, Fatima made a stellar Bollywood debut with Aamir Khan`s `Dangal` in 2016 and since then, she has been impressing with her uniqueness and versatility. From essaying a head-strong Haryanvi boxer, Geeta Phogat in the biographical sports drama, Dangal, to playing a badass mother in `Ludo`, Fatima has nailed every on-screen character of hers like a boss. A phenomenal performer blessed with bewitching beauty, Shaikh is also the most loved star in the OTT space. Today as the `Dangal` star is turning a year older, let`s take a look at her promising upcoming projects which are slated to release in 2023.
Sam Bahadur
Directed by one of the most talented female directors of Bollywood, Meghna Gulzar, `Sam Bahadur` is an upcoming biographical drama based on the life of India`s first field Marshal, Sam Manekshaw. While Vicky Kaushal is set to play the titular role of Manekshaw, Fatima will be seen essaying former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on the silver screen. Besides Vicky and Fatima, the movie also stars Sanya Malhotra who will play Manekshaw`s wife. The movie will hit the screen on December 1, 2023.