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" I tried my hand at photography and worked with a studio for six months. "
Fatima Sana Shaikh
Tried
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" I faced many ups and downs, like any other actor: not getting through auditions or even worse - getting shortlisted and not being selected. Most actors go through the process. "
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" I found it more challenging to act in a small scene, especially if it has no dialogue and if it is a close-up with only expressions. "
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" I have always been a movie buff and had no interest in any games and sports. I do not even watch cricket, which is one of the favourite games of most of my friends. However, I have become a wrestling fan after 'Dangal.' "
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" When I was a kid, I didn't know how I got into acting. "
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Kid
How
Acting
" When you are doing a long scene, you have dialogue and interaction to narrate the character. But making sense out of facial expression and reacting is difficult. Having said that, I think such challenges are good for learning. "
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Learning
Character
" I was about to give up acting when I got the call about being short-listed for 'Dangal.' "
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Call
Got
Give
" I was not getting work, even after auditioning for films. So I started working in a studio as a photographer; I assisted a cinematographer for two ads. I was thinking that I will get into photography or cinematography or assist someone. But then the 'Dangal' offer came, and I was busy with the auditions. "
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Two
Busy
" I thought of learning cinematography, so I assisted a cinematographer for an ad. "
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Cinematography
Ad
" I auditioned 5-6 times for 'Dangal.' I was just waiting for the final call, as there were about 15-16 girls who auditioned for the role. "
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Final
Just
Who
" I started auditioning but at times would feel depressed, as I would get shortlisted but never received the final call. Only when the commercials were released would I come to know that I was not selected. "
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Call
Feel
Know
" After so many years of rejection, I felt acting would have to become a hobby rather than a full-time profession. "
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Acting
Hobby
Rejection
" Although I started off as a child artist, I left acting in between, as I felt that I was missing the fun of school days. But a little later, I became keen on acting again and started going for auditions. "
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Days
" When I was growing up, I thought I was getting bored of acting, so I left that. Then after a few years, I started missing it. I left my studies mid-way, and I used to give lots of auditions. "
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Acting
Growing
Growing Up
" At one point, I had lost my confidence as an actor, and working again was tough. I started stammering due to lack of confidence. It took time, but things became better. "
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Tough
Better
Confidence
" Shah Rukh Khan is the love of my life. I love Aamir Khan also. "
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