Since the pandemic, I have become more positive, says Fatima

Fatima Sana Shaikh is pleased that her film Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari is releasing soon. The cherry on the cake for her is that it is releasing in the theatres. Intimidated by co-star Manoj Bajpayee, she shares, “When I heard the script, I was blown away by the cast. I signed the film as I wanted to work with Manoj sir, Diljit (Dosanj) and director Abhishek Sharma. Working with the talented Manoj sir is was quite enriching. I was nervous about performing in front of him but he made me quite comfortable. Doing a situational comedy was a first for me, so while acting, I learnt my strengths and weaknesses.”

While it is good news that the film will release in theatres, but with the pandemic, the footfalls might not be as expected. The Dangal (2016) actor is unfazed. “I try not to think about these things. I am focusing on the fact that two of my films will release soon. Pandemic and Covid-19 are the new normal and we have to live with it. Since the pandemic, my approach in life has changed. I have become more positive. I hope for the best.”

She has had a few releases in the last few years and doesn’t mind the slow growth. She says, “I am instinct-driven. I take on movies that I would enjoy as an audience. Pata nahin kitna sahi ya galat hai yeh but I am following my heart for now.”