Happy Birthday Fatima Sana Shaikh: A look at upcoming projects of the 'Dangal' girl

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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.

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Metro In Dino
A spin-off of Anurag Basu's 2007 hit drama, Life In A Metro', 'Metro In Dino' is an anthology that will revolve around the lives of its eight central characters. Ace director Anurag who has teamed up with Bhushan Kumar for the project has already kick-started the shooting of the multi-starrer project. The Anurag Basu directorial will showcase bittersweet tales of human relationships based in contemporary times. One of the Basu's much-awaited projects, the movie has an ensemble star cast that includes Fatima Sana Shaikh, Aditya Roy Kapur, Sara Ali Khan, Ali Fazal, Konkona Sen Sharma, Anupam Kher, Pankaj Tripathi, and Neena Gupta.

Dhak Dhak
Starring Fatima along with Dia Mirza, Ratna Pathak Shah, and the 'Dil Bechara' fame, Sanjana Sanghi, 'Dhak Dhak' is an upcoming film that revolves around four women who embark on an adventurous road trip to the highest motorable pass in the world, as they indulge in a journey of self-discovery. Directed by Tarun Dudeja, the women-centric movie which is being produced by the 'Thappad' star, Taapsee Pannu is likely also expected to hit the screens this year.