Fatima Sana Shaikh on Why Directors Rarely Repeat Female Actors, Working With R. Madhavan

Ludo actor, Fatima Sana Shaikh recently spoke about the challenges female actors face in getting repeated opportunities in Bollywood. She explained that directors often prefer to work with male actors again because they attract larger audiences and generate more revenue.

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According to Fatima Sana Shaikh, actors like Shah Rukh Khan bring in viewership, which makes them financially valuable to filmmakers. She pointed out that while there are successful female stars like Kangana Ranaut, Alia Bhatt, and Deepika Padukone, the number of bankable female actors is much lower than male actors, leading to fewer repeat collaborations.

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The actress also discussed her admiration for R Madhavan, with whom she is working on Aap Jaisa Koi, a romantic film. She mentioned that she had always been a fan of his work and had openly shared her admiration with him. She described him as respectful and enthusiastic, especially about new technology, which she found endearing.

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Fatima Sana also talked about Metro… In Dino, her upcoming film with Anurag Basu. She expressed her willingness to take on even the smallest roles in his projects, stating that she had jokingly pressured him into casting her. She acknowledged that the film had faced delays but explained that scheduling an ensemble cast was challenging. She emphasized that Basu was clear about his vision and wanted to take his time to ensure the film met his standards rather than rushing its release.

The actress concluded by highlighting the complexities of film production and the importance of balancing creative integrity with commercial viability.

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