'Dangal' fame Fatima Sana Shaikh in different avatar in Anurag Basu's next

Actress Fatima Sana Shaikh, got a chance to star opposite actor Aamir Khan in her debut film Dangal. The actress who has always essayed tough and powerful roles in her films has now bagged a role in Anurag Basu’s next, in which she will be seen in a new avatar.

A source says, “Fatima is a huge fan of Anurag Basu’s films, and, Life in a Metro is her favourite. The film, she feels, had its own charm and quintessential narrative with different stories that captivated the masses as it showcased the struggles faced by people in a metropolis. The actress, who has been a part of character-driven films, is very excited to be a part of a film which is an apt portrayal of people living a metro lifestyle.”

Fatima Sana Shaikh

Having risen to fame with just two films playing Geeta Phogat in Dangal and tough and fiery Zakira in Thugs of Hindostan, the actress has worked really hard to prep-up for the characters.

Blending her acting career with a fitness regime, she has also given major fitness goals to her fans.