Fatima Sana Shaikh on Femininity: Cutting Hair Felt Exposing Yet Liberating

• Fatima Sana Shaikh, known for 'Dangal', discussed her experience with femininity after cutting her hair for the role of Geeta Phogat.
• She described herself as a tomboy, accustomed to wearing her brother's clothes, and initially didn't feel a loss of femininity.
• Cutting her hair for 'Dangal' made her feel 'exposed', realizing long hair acted as a 'veil' providing security and a sense of being 'sexy, and pretty'.
• It took time to adjust, but ultimately, she found the experience of having short hair to be liberating.
• Shaikh also shared the intense physical and emotional challenges of preparing for 'Dangal', including gaining weight and rigorous training.

Why It Matters: Fatima Sana Shaikh found cutting her hair for 'Dangal' initially exposing but ultimately liberating, redefining her femininity.