'Dangal' fame Fatima Sana Shaikh makes shocking revelations about the industry: 'Junior actors don't get that much respect, they are not even paid because...'

Fatima added, "They are not even going to count the day when you haven’t signed on a particular day. This is how they save their money."

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Mar 30, 2025 - 14:45 Updated: Mar 30, 2025 - 14:48
'Dangal' fame Fatima Sana Shaikh makes shocking revelations about the industry: 'Junior actors don't get that much respect, they are not even paid because...'

In an interview with Bollywood Bubble, Bollywood actress Fatima Sana Shaikh revealed some startling facts about the business.

 "Junior actors and side actors don't get that much respect," she was reported as saying.  It's similar to going over your daily attendance.  After three to four months of filming, you receive your first paycheck in television.  Deni padti hai_, har din haazri har aapko .  The production crew will not even remind the seniors that you are present.

Fatima added, “They are not even going to count the day when you haven’t signed on a particular day. This is how they save their money. You only get paid 1000 or 1500 per day but at my age of 15 at that time, it was a lot.”

2025 is already seeming to be a promising year for actress Fatima Sana Shaikh, as she prepares to dazzle audiences with a lineup of films that is set to showcase her versatility yet again.

Fans can look forward to seeing her in three feature films, including the much talked about Dharma production with the charming R. Madhavan on Netflix. The team recently were seen filming in Kolkata for the project.

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