Fatima Sana Shaikh Turns 34: A Look Back at Her Journey from Child Artist to Star

• Fatima Sana Shaikh celebrates her 34th birthday on January 11, marking a significant career journey.
• She began as a child artist in 1997 with "Chachi 420" and appeared in other films like "Bade Dilwale" and "One 2 Ka 4."
• Her breakthrough role came in 2016 as Geeta Phogat in Nitesh Tiwari's blockbuster "Dangal," which grossed over Rs 2000 crore globally.
• Shaikh gained popularity through OTT projects like "Ludo," "Ajeeb Daastaans," and "Modern Love Mumbai."
• Recent and upcoming projects include "Metro… In Dino," "Aap Jaisa Koi," "Gustaakh Ishq," and her portrayal of Indira Gandhi in "Sam Bahadur."

Why It Matters: Fatima Sana Shaikh's career highlights her evolution from child artist to a versatile leading actress.