In the glitzy and glamorous world of Bollywood its the picture-perfect life of celebrities that comes to the forefront. However the challenges and struggles usually dont make it to the spotlight. One such similar story is of an actress who started her journey at the age of 4 worked with a superstar later she also headlined Rs 2000 crore film. The actress that we are talking about is none other than Fatima Sana Shaikh. From facing tough shooting conditions as a child artist to delivering one of the biggest box-office blockbusters in Indian cinema her journey is nothing short of extraordinary. Real tears instead of fake emotions In a throwback interview Fatima once revealed that during the shooting of her film Chachi 420 she was told to cry in a scene but was instructed to only show expressions and not real tears. But what happened later was something she never expected. However what happened later she never expected. She got scolded loudly and due to that deep shock she started crying for real. The makers then decided to keep those genuine tears in the final cut. What was meant to be an act turned into a real emotional moment. Working 15 hours a day at the age of four As a child actor Fatima had to endure extremely long working hours. She worked nearly 15 hours a day. She shared that being a child artist came with several challenges including physical exhaustion and emotional pressure. Despite her young age she had to maintain discipline and professionalism on set.Early success and temporary disappearance Fatima made her debut in 1997 with Kamal Haasan’s Chachi 420 where she played his daughter and instantly won hearts. Later she was also seen in Shah Rukh Khan and Juhi Chawla’s One 2 Ka 4. After that she gradually disappeared from mainstream cinema for years as many child artists do. A powerful comeback with Aamir Khan But life had some different plans. In 2016 she made a dramatic comeback and which later turned out to be a breakthrough moment for her. She Aamir Khan’s Dangal. The film not only turned her into a household name but also became one of the highest-grossing Indian films of all time earning over Rs 2000 crore worldwide. Even today no Hindi film has managed to break that record completely. Ups and downs after success After Dangal Fatima signed multiple projects including Ludo Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari and Thugs of Hindostan. While some of her films were appreciated others failed to leave a strong impact. Thugs of Hindostan despite massive expectations and a star-studded cast did not meet audience approval and turned out to be a commercial disappointment.